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How 3D data is stored and contextualized depends on the data modeling status of the CDF project. See 3D models and project types.

Upload

Upload CAD models

Upload multiple 3D models using the Cognite API and SDKs.

Upload point clouds

Upload large point clouds using the Python SDK.

Upload 360° images

Upload 360° images from E57 files or custom formats.

Contextualize

Contextualizing 3D data

Choose data modeling or legacy and hybrid contextualization guides.
Last modified on October 15, 2026