Open a MagicaVoxel VOX model online
VOX is the palette-based voxel format used by MagicaVoxel. Open a model locally and explore the generated coloured voxel mesh in an interactive 3D view.
Interactive viewer — This format is parsed and rendered in the browser.
Drop a VOX file to open it
or click to choose — everything stays on your device
Choose file🔒 100% private — files never leave your browser
Or turn VOX into an image — snapshot the preview, add arrows or notes, and download a PNG.
What is a VOX file?
VOX is the palette-based voxel format used by MagicaVoxel. Open a model locally and explore the generated coloured voxel mesh in an interactive 3D view. The .VOX extension identifies a MagicaVoxel voxel model file, which is served with the application/octet-stream media type. You can open it here instantly — drop the file into the box above and it renders in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
A VOX file stores a model as coloured cells on a three-dimensional grid, making it compact and predictable for pixel-art-style scenes, games and illustrations. The viewer converts supported voxel chunks and palette colours into geometry that can be rotated and zoomed.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open MagicaVoxel (VOX) files in desktop apps such as MagicaVoxel, VoxelShop, Blender — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | MagicaVoxel (VOX) — MagicaVoxel voxel model |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .vox |
| MIME type | application/octet-stream |
| Developer | Ephtracy |
| Category | 3D, CAD & GIS |
| Also opens in | MagicaVoxel, VoxelShop, Blender |
Common uses
- Review a voxel character or prop outside MagicaVoxel
- Check palette colours and overall silhouette
- Preview a small game asset before adding it to a project
What this browser preview can and cannot show
The viewer focuses on renderable voxel geometry. Advanced MagicaVoxel scene graphs, materials, lighting, cameras, animation conventions and renderer settings may not match the authoring application.
Tips for a reliable preview
- Remove unused models from complex VOX scenes
- Keep dimensions reasonable for fast mesh generation
- Use MagicaVoxel for palette, material and lighting edits
How to open a VOX file online
- Click Choose file above, or drag your VOX file onto the box.
- The right viewer loads automatically and renders your file.
- Read, scroll or page through it. To open a different file, choose Open another file.
100% private — files never leave your browser.
Libraries used to render VOX in the browser
This viewer is built entirely with open-source JavaScript that runs in your browser:
Frequently asked questions
What is a .VOX file?
A .VOX file is a MagicaVoxel voxel model, identified by the application/octet-stream media type. You can open and read it instantly in the viewer above without installing anything.
What programs open VOX files?
On the desktop, VOX files typically open in MagicaVoxel, VoxelShop, Blender. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
How do I convert VOX to an image?
Use Snapshot to capture the VOX preview, optionally add arrows, text or highlights, then download it as a PNG image.
Can the viewer change individual voxels?
No. It is a read-only preview. Edit cells, palettes and materials in MagicaVoxel or another voxel editor.
Is it safe to open my VOX file here?
Yes. The file is read and rendered entirely by JavaScript inside your own browser. It is never uploaded to a server, so nothing leaves your device.
Do I need to install anything to view a VOX file?
No. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open the page, drop your file, and it displays instantly.
Does it work on my phone or iPad?
Yes. The viewer is fully responsive and works in modern mobile and tablet browsers such as Safari and Chrome.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no hard limit, but very large files depend on your device’s memory. Big files are processed in the background so the page stays responsive.