02Our 3D Configurator Process
How an Online 3D Product Configurator Is Built From Model to Launch
You see the model plan, load targets and AR approach before we build.
05Projects We've Built
Ecommerce Projects We Have Built
A selection of Shopify and ecommerce builds shipped for clients, including projects where customers customize products visually.
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We had a different kind of problem. People were visiting the store, adding products to their carts, and then disappearing before they finished the order. We had tried a few apps and made changes here and there, but nothing really seemed to solve the bigger issue. The team went through the shopping experience with us and pointed out things we hadn't really noticed ourselves. They cleaned up the cart and checkout flow, made the mobile experience much smoother, and helped us make the store feel easier to shop. I’m not going to pretend we fixed everything overnight, but it finally feels like the store is helping the sale instead of getting in the way of it.
Ethan Parker
Founder of Elite Academy
The mobile experience is probably my favourite part of the new site. We had spent a lot of time making sure the desktop version looked right, and the team kept pushing us to think about how everything would actually feel on a phone too. They were right. The navigation is clean, the interactions feel natural, and everything we’ve tested so far works exactly as it should. They also went through the links, forms, integrations, and other details more than once before launch, which I really appreciated. And even after going live, we could still reach out when something came up. The whole process felt friendly, organised, and surprisingly straightforward.
James Whitmore
Head of Marketing of Lumen Outdoor
We had a pretty specific idea of what we wanted our website to become, but I wasn’t sure how easily we could explain all of it to a development team. There were quite a few moving parts, and we were working toward a deadline, so I expected a few things to get lost along the way. That never really happened. They understood what we were trying to achieve, kept us updated throughout the process, and got everything ready within the agreed timeline. The final site feels much easier to navigate, works beautifully on mobile, and is noticeably smoother for our customers. It was a huge relief seeing the original idea actually turn into the website we had in mind.
Michael Bennett
Founder & CEO of Northbridge Consulting
07Work Culture
Why Brands Trust Us With 3D Configurators
Heavy 3D models can wreck a mobile store, so we optimize before anything ships. These are the habits we bring to every 3D configurator and product visualization software project.
Fast on mobile
Optimized models load quickly on phones.
Real-time customization
Customers rotate and change options with no lag.
AR built in
Models feed directly into AR views on iOS and Android.
Production files out
We output production files or a bill of materials.
Model count planned
We scope by number of models and complexity.
Nothing slows your store
We test performance before launch.
08Overview
How does a 3D product configurator work, and how much does it cost?
3D models come from CAD import and optimization, material scanning for fabrics and finishes, or built from scratch when no source files exist, then compressed to glTF, 50-75% smaller than older formats with hardware-accelerated rendering across major browsers. Well-optimized 3D loads in 1-2 seconds and feeds directly into AR on iOS and Android with no rebuild. Starts from $9,999, typically 8-16 weeks depending on complexity.
- Service
- 3D product configurator development (glTF models, live rotation, AR-ready)
- Starting price
- From $9,999
- Typical timeline
- 8-16 weeks depending on model count and complexity
- Platform
- Shopify, WooCommerce, or a standalone app
- Built with
- glTF/WebGL rendering, CAD import or 3D scanning, AR export, LOD optimization
- Experience
- 10+ years and 250+ shipped projects
- Post-launch support
- Ongoing maintenance retainer or one-time handoff
- Communication
- Calls in US, UK, and AU business hours
Who it's for
Businesses where photos alone don't sell the product
Customers need to see how materials, colors, or components actually look together before buying.
Businesses worried 3D will slow down their site
You want 3D visualization without tanking page speed or mobile performance.
Businesses wanting the same asset for AR
You want customers to place the product in their space, not just rotate it on screen.
Businesses without existing 3D models
You have CAD files, physical samples, or neither, and aren't sure how the 3D gets made.
Businesses needing configurator output for production
You need production files or a bill of materials generated from what the customer configured.
Not a fit for
You want a live preview without full 3D, a simpler 2D configurator covers most option-based products. Our Product Configurator Development page covers that.
You're specifically building a 3D configurator for furniture. Our 3D Furniture Configurator Development page is scoped for that vertical.
You want personalization like monogramming or photo upload, not 3D visualization. Our Product Customizer Development page covers that.
09Pricing
Transparent Starting Prices for a 3D Product Configurator
These are starting points in USD. Your final price depends on how many product lines and AR features are involved, and you get a fixed proposal after scoping.
11The Right Technology for Your Project
Technology Stack
We use optimized glTF models for 3D product configurator software that performs well for 3D product configurator ecommerce stores on mobile.
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How does a 3D product configurator work?
Customers rotate, recolor, and customize a real-time 3D model of your product in the browser, built from optimized glTF assets that render on both desktop and mobile.
How much does a 3D product configurator cost?
Starts from $9,999, scaling with how many models, materials, and configuration options you need, plus whether it needs to integrate with ERP or production systems.
Do I need 3D models, and who creates them?
Yes, and we handle it however you're starting: converting existing CAD files into optimized web-ready models, scanning physical samples for accurate materials, or modeling from scratch when nothing exists yet.
Can a 3D configurator run on Shopify and WooCommerce?
Yes, we build the 3D configurator to embed into your existing Shopify or WooCommerce product pages rather than requiring a separate platform.
How does it affect page speed and mobile performance?
We compress models to glTF, 50 to 75% smaller than older formats, and use level-of-detail and progressive loading so a base model appears in under a second while detail loads in behind it. Well-optimized 3D loads in 1 to 2 seconds.
Can 3D configuration feed an AR view?
Yes, the same glTF asset converts directly into USDZ for iOS and glb for Android AR viewers, so customers can place the configured product in their own space without a separate 3D build.
How long does a 3D configurator project take?
Typically 8 to 16 weeks, depending on how many models need creating, how complex the configuration logic is, and whether it needs to connect to ERP or production.
Can it output production files or a bill of materials?
Yes, we generate production-ready files or a bill of materials from the exact configuration a customer selects, so orders move to manufacturing without manual re-entry.