# Anyone has a usd with the new Gaussian splat feature?

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**Category:** USD\
**Created:** [March 27, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/anyone-has-a-usd-with-the-new-gaussian-splat-feature/2878 "2026-03-27T20:58:18Z")\
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**Author:** ![BaptistePerrin](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.aousd.org/baptisteperrin/32/390_2.png) [@BaptistePerrin](https://forum.aousd.org/u/BaptistePerrin)\
**Post date:** [March 27, 2026, 8:58pm UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/anyone-has-a-usd-with-the-new-gaussian-splat-feature/2878/1 "2026-03-27T20:58:18Z")

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Hi everyone,

I’m currently exploring workflows around Gaussian Splatting and had a quick question.

I’m specifically looking for **assets or datasets using Gaussian splats** , ideally compatible with USD workflows or the new **UsdVolParticleField3DGaussianSplat** feature.

If anyone knows where to find:

- Sample Gaussian splat assets

- Public datasets or test scenes

- Example USD files using Gaussian splats

that would be extremely helpful.

Any links, resources, or shared files would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks in advance 🙏

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**Author:** ![dhruvgovil](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.aousd.org/dhruvgovil/32/3_2.png) [@dhruvgovil](https://forum.aousd.org/u/dhruvgovil)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 4:09am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/anyone-has-a-usd-with-the-new-gaussian-splat-feature/2878/2 "2026-03-28T04:09:17Z")

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There is a Python script to convert PLY files

> <https://github.com/PixarAnimationStudios/OpenUSD/blob/v26.03/extras/imaging/examples/hdParticleField/py3dgsPlyToUsd.py>

Should work on most PLY Gaussian splats files in our experience

And I believe the Netflix Animation Studios ALab asset has been updated or will be updated soon with USD versions using the new particle fields schema , I’m just having troubles finding the link to the newest version.

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**Author:** ![stefwillemse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5fc32e/32.png) [@stefwillemse](https://forum.aousd.org/u/stefwillemse)\
**Post date:** [March 28, 2026, 9:54am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/anyone-has-a-usd-with-the-new-gaussian-splat-feature/2878/3 "2026-03-28T09:54:00Z")

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NAS just released a gaussian splat representation of the ALab: [ALab/docs/src/pages/gaussianSplat.md at main · DigitalProductionExampleLibrary/ALab · GitHub](https://github.com/DigitalProductionExampleLibrary/ALab/blob/main/docs/src/pages/gaussianSplat.md)

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**Author:** ![plinth](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex016/user_avatar/forum.aousd.org/plinth/32/474_2.png) [@plinth](https://forum.aousd.org/u/plinth)\
**Post date:** [March 31, 2026, 8:51am UTC](https://forum.aousd.org/t/anyone-has-a-usd-with-the-new-gaussian-splat-feature/2878/4 "2026-03-31T08:51:53Z")

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Lichtfeld studio allows you to train and output USD splats yourself:

> **[GitHub - MrNeRF/LichtFeld-Studio: Train, inspect, edit, automate, and export 3D...](https://github.com/MrNeRF/LichtFeld-Studio)**
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> Train, inspect, edit, automate, and export 3D Gaussian Splatting scenes from a single native application.