CesiumJS
CesiumJS is an open source JavaScript library for creating world-class 3D globes and maps with the best possible performance, precision, visual quality, and ease of use. Developers across industries, from aerospace to smart cities to drones, use CesiumJS to create interactive web apps for sharing dynamic geospatial data.
Built on open formats, CesiumJS is designed for robust interoperability. Bring in data from Cesium ion or from some other source, visualize with CesiumJS, and share with users on desktop or mobile. With more than 1,000,000 downloads, CesiumJS powers apps that reach millions of users.
CesiumJS is released under the Apache 2.0 license and is free for both commercial and non-commercial use. Read about how we build with open source.
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Features
3D Tiles
Stream, style, and interact with 3D buildings, photogrammetry, and point clouds using the 3D Tiles open specification.
3D models
Visualize 3D models using glTF, the runtime asset format for WebGL.
Terrain and imagery layers
Stream imagery and global terrain using open standards and custom tiling schemes.
Vectors and geometry
Load KML, GeoJSON, and CZML, or use the API to draw a wide variety of features and geometry.
Time-dynamic visualization
Leverage first-class support for time-dynamic simulation, real time telemetry streaming, and 4D visualization.
3D, 2D, and 2.5D Columbus view
View your data and switch between three different map modes at runtime.
User Success Stories
Explore the possibilities of CesiumJS and see the incredible apps built by members of our community.
