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title: "2D and 3D visualisation"
url: "https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/2d-and-3d-visualisation"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-05-21T09:52:39.578Z"
---

# 2D and 3D visualisation

View your site in both 2D and 3D perspectives using Glint Solar. Generate images to effectively communicate your plans with colleagues, partners, landowners, and authorities.

### **How to use 2D and 3D visualisation**

Switch between modes by clicking the 2D or 3D button in the bottom right corner.

In 3D mode, you can adjust the terrain exaggeration to enhance or reduce the visibility of topographical features.

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[Embedded content](https://www.loom.com/embed/ee880da9f916498e9d1262aa32367c52)

### **Export map view**

Right-click on the map in either 2D or 3D view to export an image.

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/428af3f9-ae64-440b-bbfa-28545656289c)

![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/3e569cb7-cb6b-460d-8a99-579c1399b60c)

Learn more about including data layers and configuring the map view export [here.](https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/exporting-map-view-with-legends)

### **Visualizing layers**

Any layers you've added to your layers list will appear in both 2D and 3D visualizations.

### **Analysis report**

Each analysis report includes three images:

1.  A global location overview
2.  A 2D view of all project objects
3.  A 3D visualization of the site

## **Additional resources**

Do you want to import a project instead of a layer? Read the article about importing projects [here](https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/import-projects).

Do you want more details on how to import data as a layer? Read about this [here](https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/importing-data-as-a-layer).

Curious about the images in the analysis report? Read more [here](https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/the-analysis-output-report).

Read more about adding data from the layers library and using your layers list [here](https://knowledgebase.glintsolar.com/en/article/adding-data-from-the-layers-library).