LibreAI / AI 3D / spz
// ai-3d ยท nianticlabs/spz

spz

File format designed for 3D Gaussian splats.

๐Ÿ’Ž Hidden gemโ˜… 924 starsโ‘‚ 114 forksMITupdated 2026-09
โ–ฆ visual โ€” this project's README ships no embeddable screenshot,
so here's a placeholder. The guide below is complete regardless.
// project facts

Project facts

spz is an open-source ai 3d project by nianticlabs (nianticlabs/spz on GitHub). It has 924 GitHub stars and 114 forks, is released under the MIT license, and was last updated on GitHub on 1 September 2026.

Repository
nianticlabs/spz
GitHub stars
924
Forks
114
License
MIT
Last updated on GitHub
1 September 2026
Category
AI 3D
Listing
Hidden gem โ€” a shorter page for a lesser-known project
Official site
Official site
// how it works

How it works

  1. Pick your use case

    Decide what you want spz to do first โ€” file format designed for 3D Gaussian splats. About 10x smaller than th.

  2. Make it yours

    Change the config to match your workflow, then run it daily.

  3. Follow the quickstart

    The README documents setup; start with the install section.

  4. Check for updates

    Pull the latest changes to stay current with fixes.

// features

Why people love it

3Dgs

Working 3dgs support built in.

Compression

Working compression support built in.

Gaussian splatting

Uses 3D Gaussian splat rendering.

Splat

Working splat support built in.

C++ core

Native speed for heavy workloads.

MIT license

Use it freely, even commercially.

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// run it

Run it yourself

  1. Step 1 โ€” Clone the repo

    Download the source and move into the project folder.

    git clone https://github.com/nianticlabs/spz.git
    cd spz
  2. Step 2 โ€” Build

    Configure and compile with CMake.

    mkdir build && cd build
    cmake ..
    make
  3. Step 3 โ€” Run it

    Execute the built binary.

    ./app  # binary name may vary
// use cases

What you can build

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// faq

Questions, answered

Is spz free to use?

Yes. It is MIT licensed, so you can use it freely, including commercially, with attribution.

Do I need an account to use spz?

No. It is a self-run project โ€” clone it and run it on your own machine. Some features may optionally call external APIs; check the README.

Can I run spz on my own hardware?

Yes, that is the point. The code is public, so you can run, modify, and host it yourself.

How is spz licensed?

It is released under MIT. Read the LICENSE file in the repo for the exact terms.

Is the project still maintained?

The repo shows activity as of 2026-09-01. Check the commit history and open issues on GitHub to judge how active maintenance is right now.

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Free and open โ€” grab the source, star the repo, and start creating.