Glossary

Google Scene Viewer

Google Scene Viewer is the Android component that displays GLB files as Augmented Reality in the real environment. It ships as part of Google Play Services for AR (the runtime for ARCore) and is pre-installed on most certified Android phones. Scene Viewer is launched from the browser via a special intent URL.

Quick Facts

Platform: Android
Format: GLB
Requires: Google Play Services for AR (ARCore) and a certified Android device
Trigger: intent URL with the "scene-viewer" parameter
Reach: high on certified Android devices

On Android, Scene Viewer does the same job Apple Quick Look does on iOS. It’s the default way to bring a 3D model into the real world without installing anything. The difference sits in the details: iOS supports it across the board, while Scene Viewer depends on ARCore certification. Most devices from 2019 onward are covered; older or budget models occasionally are not on Google’s certified list.

For WordPress sites running Elementor, PausAR Viewer handles Scene Viewer automatically. Upload your GLB to the Elementor widget, and the plugin triggers Scene Viewer on certified Android devices, falls back to interactive in-browser 3D for others, and pairs Quick Look on iOS through the same widget. One drag-and-drop setup, every platform covered.

Comparison

Property	Google Scene Viewer	Apple Quick Look
Format	GLB	USDZ
Platform	Android with ARCore	All iOS devices
Reach	High, ARCore-dependent	Practically universal

FAQ

Does Scene Viewer run on every Android device?

Only on ARCore-certified devices. Google publishes the official device list at developers.google.com/ar/devices. PausAR Viewer automatically falls back to an interactive in-browser 3D view on devices without ARCore, so visitors still get a product experience.

Which formats does Scene Viewer accept?

GLB and glTF. USDZ is not supported on Android.

How do I trigger Scene Viewer from my WordPress site?

Use the PausAR Viewer Elementor widget. Drag it into your page, upload your GLB, and the widget triggers Scene Viewer on Android, Quick Look on iOS, and in-browser 3D everywhere else, all from one setup.