Can I download a 3D model for any city?
You can search locations worldwide, but model completeness depends on the available map and elevation data in that area.
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3D city model download
Download the part of the city your project actually needs
Instead of downloading a huge city dataset and trimming it later, choose the site first. MapToNap builds a focused architectural context model around that selection and exports Rhino 3DM, OBJ or GLB.
Select the exact area3DM · OBJ · GLBUp to 4 km² export
What the download can include
A compact context model, not a whole GIS database
Urban massing
Building footprints and available heights become 3D context. Missing heights may be estimated.
Ground and landscape
Add terrain, water, green areas and low-poly trees when those layers matter to the project.
Movement structure
Keep roads and paths visible so the model still reads as a city rather than a pile of isolated blocks.
Download workflow
Choose, inspect, export
Choose the location
Search an address or place.
Choose the model area
Draw a rectangle or circle around the useful project context.
Generate and export
Inspect the model in the browser, then export 3DM, OBJ or GLB.
When to use it
Built for context, not surveying
Architecture competitions
Create a surrounding city base quickly when the proposal matters more than rebuilding context.
Studio projects
Use the same site for 39 analysis diagrams and the 3D model.
Early office studies
Get a fast massing and landscape reference before commissioning or importing more precise project data.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before you export
Which file formats are available?
Rhino 3DM, OBJ and GLB.
Can I download an entire metropolitan area?
Not from the current 3D exporter. The supported export area is up to 4 km², which is intended for architectural site context rather than whole-region GIS delivery.
Does the download include textures?
No. The export is geometry-based architectural context, not a photogrammetric textured city model.
Is it suitable for survey or construction coordinates?
No. It is a design-context model with a local origin, and some heights may be estimated.
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