What does Gaussian Splatting hosting mean in Splatware?
Hosting means publishing the splat so people can open and interact with it in a browser without handling raw files.
A Gaussian Splatting file is useful to technical users, but most clients, buyers, teammates, and visitors need a link. Splatware hosting turns the model into an accessible web experience.
This matters because the final use of a splat is often communication: showing a product, walking through a property, reviewing a drone site, presenting a portfolio, or sharing a capture with stakeholders.
What hosting options does Splatware support?
Splatware supports hosted browser viewing, virtual tours, capture hosting, viewer customization, file downloads, and portable exports such as HTML through converter workflows.
Splatware hosting options
| Hosting option | Best for | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Interactive hosted viewer | General sharing, product previews, model review. | Viewers can open the model in a browser. |
| Virtual tour | Real estate, drone sites, locations, showrooms. | Guides the viewer through a scene. |
| Capture hosting | Uploading existing .splat files. | Publishes models without retraining. |
| Custom viewer settings | Branding, background, presentation, and navigation. | Makes the experience more professional. |
| HTML export | Portable single-file viewer workflows. | Useful for sharing or embedding a self-contained experience. |
| Downloads | External processing, archival, integration. | Keeps model assets accessible. |
| Marketplace preview | Public model listings. | Lets others inspect the asset online. |
How can you customize hosted Gaussian Splatting models?
You can customize presentation, background, camera paths, tour structure, model cleanup, color grade, output format, and viewer experience.
Hosting customization options
| Customization | Use case | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Background | Cleaner visual presentation. | Gradient, image, panorama, or simple background style. |
| Camera path | Guided viewing and rendered movement. | A product orbit or drone flythrough. |
| Virtual tour points | Structured navigation. | Room stops or site landmarks. |
| Color grade | Brand or mood matching. | Warmer real estate look or product contrast. |
| Edited model | Remove clutter before publishing. | Cut unwanted background splats. |
| HTML export | Portable hosted-style file. | Single-file viewer delivery. |
| Compression / format conversion | Better delivery and compatibility. | Convert to SOG, SPZ, .splat, HTML, or other formats. |
| Download access | Technical workflows. | Export model, point cloud, camera path, mesh, or related assets. |
What are the best use cases for Splatware hosting?
Splatware hosting is best when someone needs to open, understand, or review a splat without technical setup.
Hosting use cases
| Use case | Hosted experience | Recommended workflow |
|---|---|---|
| Product model | Interactive object inspection. | Edit, host, render product images/videos. |
| Real estate | Interactive property walkthrough. | Create virtual tour with room viewpoints. |
| Drone mapping | Site or building reconstruction. | Host tour and provide downloadable outputs. |
| Client review | Private feedback link. | Share hosted model before final export. |
| Portfolio | Public showcase. | Color grade and render supporting media. |
| Marketplace | Public preview and downloadable asset. | Clean model before listing. |
| Technical handoff | Viewer plus files. | Host preview and provide downloads. |
How should hosted splats be optimized?
Optimize hosted splats by balancing Gaussian count, format, compression, pruning, SH degree, viewer settings, and target device performance.
A hosted splat should be beautiful and usable. Maximum fidelity is valuable, but a model that loads slowly or stutters can feel less professional to the viewer.
Splatware supports workflows around format conversion, pruning, spherical harmonics degree, and compression. These controls help prepare models for different delivery targets.
Hosted splat optimization
| Optimization | When to use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Gaussian count | Fast previews or mobile-heavy audiences. | Reduces file size and viewer load. |
| Higher Gaussian count | Premium exports and detailed scenes. | Improves fidelity when performance allows. |
| Pruning | Remove low-importance Gaussians. | Reduces size while preserving important detail. |
| SH degree selection | Control directional color complexity. | Balances appearance with size/performance. |
| SOG / SPZ / compressed formats | Web delivery and compact exchange. | Improves delivery size. |
| HTML export | Portable sharing. | Creates a simple viewer package. |
| Viewer testing | Before publishing. | Confirms the audience gets a good experience. |
What hosting mistakes should you avoid?
Avoid sharing raw files with non-technical viewers, publishing unedited artifacts, ignoring mobile performance, and using overly heavy models for public pages.
Hosting mistakes
| Mistake | Why it hurts | Better approach |
|---|---|---|
| Sending raw files only | Non-technical users cannot easily view them. | Use hosted browser links. |
| No viewer test | The public experience may fail. | Test desktop and mobile. |
| No context | Viewers do not know what to inspect. | Add title, tour stops, or message. |
| Too large for web | Slow loading hurts trust. | Use compression, pruning, or adjusted Gaussian count. |
| Unclean model | Artifacts look unprofessional. | Edit and clean before hosting. |
| No download plan | Technical users may need files. | Provide downloads or converter outputs when needed. |
Frequently asked questions
Can Splatware host Gaussian Splatting models online?
Yes. Splatware can host Gaussian Splatting models as browser-based interactive experiences.
Can I host existing .splat files?
Yes. Splatware supports workflows for uploading, previewing, publishing, and sharing existing .splat files.
Can I customize the hosted viewer?
Yes. Hosted presentation can include customization such as background, camera path, tour structure, scene edits, and viewer settings.
Can Splatware host virtual tours?
Yes. Splatware can host Gaussian Splatting virtual tours for real estate, drone sites, products, showrooms, and locations.
Can I export an HTML viewer?
Yes. Splatware converter workflows include HTML export for portable viewer-style delivery.
Can I download the hosted model?
Yes. Splatware is designed to provide access to model outputs and related assets for further processing.
How do I make hosted splats load faster?
Use appropriate Gaussian count, compression, pruning, SH degree selection, and format conversion. Test performance on the target devices.
Is Splatware hosting useful for clients?
Yes. Hosted browser links are ideal for clients because they remove local setup and make review easier.