---
title: "Gaussian Splats - s&box library"
description: "Gaussian Splat Rendering and Collision Library"
canonical: "https://sbox.watch/libraries/facepunch/gaussian_splats/"
generated_at: "2026-07-23T00:21:23.191Z"
---

# Gaussian Splats

Gaussian Splat Rendering and Collision Library

- Type: library
- Ident: facepunch.gaussian_splats
- Creator: Facepunch
- Canonical: https://sbox.watch/libraries/facepunch/gaussian_splats/
- Markdown: https://sbox.watch/libraries/facepunch/gaussian_splats.md
- sbox.game: https://sbox.game/facepunch/gaussian_splats/
- Generated: 2026-07-23T00:21:23.191Z

## Stats

- 24h momentum: +0
- Terry score: 79%
- Favorites: 6
- Upvotes: 10
- Downvotes: 0
- Updated: Jun 1, 2026
- Created: May 15, 2026
- Size: 508.9 KB
- Files: 36
- Tags: 3d, cloud, gaussian, photogrammetry, rendering, splat, splats, splatting

## Description

NOTE: This is an experimental library that was created in a short amount of time and may not be maintained any further.
Use at your own risk!
What are Gaussian Splats?
Gaussian Splats are 3D models constructed via a metric fuck ton of photos taken from various angles, placing coloured 3D splats in the world to build the geometry instead of being constructed with triangles and textures:
Since splats take parallax/perspective from every photo in the dataset, you can see they handle things like reflective surfaces and mirrors with great detail. But once you get up-close to a small object you can see the individual splats

Splats can optionally be re-lit using the lighting from your Scene, and can even receive shadows in real-time:

Usage Example
Here's a short animation made using Movie Maker and a re-lit Gaussian Splat for the environment.
The splat I used isn't the highest quality but it comes out surprisingly well once lit :)

 If you are looking for splat files to use, check out superspl.at for various .ply/.sog files with commercial licenses.



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