Avaturn
Avaturn is a tool designed to convert 2D images into realistic and recognizable 3D avatars. It leverages generative AI technology to create life-like avatars fr...
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What is Avaturn?
Avaturn is a realistic 3D avatar creator and avatar system designed for games, apps, and metaverses. It leverages generative AI to transform 2D photos (selfies) into recognizable, photorealistic 3D avatars that represent users true-to-life. The platform allows users to customize body shape, clothes, accessories, hairstyles, shoes, and glasses, with over 10,000 possible looks creatable. When customization is complete, the system delivers a compiled ready-to-use 3D model that can replace existing characters in games.
Avaturn offers seamless integration options for developers through plugins, SDKs, and API access. The web SDK enables embedding Avaturn into websites and web apps as an iframe, while plugin integrations exist for Unity, Unreal Engine, Android, iOS, and Three.js. Game developers can focus on game experience while Avaturn handles avatar generation and customization at runtime. The avatars come with standard humanoid body rig, ARKit blendshapes, and visemes, making them animation-ready and compatible with Mixamo animations and VTubing software.
The platform is ideal for game developers, VR/AR creators, metaverse platforms, agencies running campaigns, and app developers who want users to create personalized in-game characters retaining their true identity. Avaturn exports avatars as .glb files compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Cinema4D, and any other 3D environment. Agencies can upload custom garments and use custom branding with logos and colors on paid plans.
Avaturn distinguishes itself from preset-slider avatar builders by generating the entire 3D model in real-time from photos, replicating exact face geometry and texture for highly detailed lifelike representations. Unlike platforms limited to specific game engines (like Metahuman owned by Epic), Avaturn is not engine-limited and works across web-based environments and top game engines. The ColorTurn System enables users to recolor every garment with any RGB spectrum color.
Avaturn pricing
Pricing model: Free
Avaturn offers a Free Basic plan and a PRO plan at $800/month. The Free Basic plan includes unlimited avatars created, unlimited exports, 150+ HD garments and hairstyles, integration examples for your platform, and community Discord support. No limits on avatar creation or exports. The PRO plan at $800/month includes up to 6,000 avatars per month ($0.15 per extra avatar), custom logos and colors, API and SDK for customizing UX and UI, own user management (no Avaturn login), custom garment upload capability, and priority email support. Enterprise plans are available for additional requirements like full body scans, dedicated cloud servers, custom terms and conditions, and dedicated Slack support channels—contact sales for details.
Avaturn pros
- Generates photorealistic 3D avatars from just 2-3 selfies
- Captures exact face geometry and texture for strong likeness
- Over 10,000 customizable looks possible
- Animations-ready with standard humanoid body rig included
- ARKit blendshapes and visemes built in
- Compatible with Mixamo animations
- Compatible with VTubing software
- Exports as .glb files for Blender, Unity, Unreal, Maya, Cinema4D
- Free tier with unlimited avatar creation and exports
- Plugin integration at runtime for games and apps
- Web SDK for embedding as iframe without external dependencies
- API access for custom workflows and programmatic creation
- ColorTurn System for recoloring garments with any RGB color
- Custom branding with logos and colors on PRO plan
- Upload custom garments feature on PRO plan
- User management without Avaturn login on PRO plan
- Works across all game engines, not engine-limited
- No installation required, everything online
- Priority email support on PRO plan
- Community Discord support available
Avaturn cons
- Pricing opaque for serious buyers, must engage sales
- Quality heavily depends on input selfie quality
- Poor lighting or angles degrade results
- Free trial seemingly limited without account
- Extensive testing restricted on free tier
- PRO plan expensive at $800/month
- Extra avatars beyond 6,000 cost $0.15 each
- Basic integration requires HTML, CSS, JS knowledge
- Session links are short-lived, need new session each time
- Custom UX/UI customization requires paid plan
Frequently asked questions about Avaturn
What file formats does Avaturn export?
Avaturn exports avatars as .glb files, which are compatible with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Maya, Cinema4D, and any other 3D environment. The GLB format is a standard 3D model format that includes geometry, textures, and rigging data.
Can I use Avaturn avatars in Unity or Unreal Engine?
Yes, Avaturn avatars work perfectly in both Unity and Unreal Engine. Avaturn provides dedicated plugin integrations for both engines, allowing you to embed the avatar creator at runtime and load the created avatar directly into your game. The exported .glb files can be imported into either engine.
Are the avatars compatible with Mixamo?
Yes, Avaturn avatars are fully compatible with Mixamo animations. The avatars come with a standard humanoid body rig, which is the required rig type for Mixamo. This makes them animation-ready out of the box.
How many photos do I need to create an avatar?
You need 2-3 selfies to create an avatar: one frontal photo facing front, and two side photos (one left side and one right side). The photos should be taken with good lighting and clear angles similar to the Avaturn scanner guide.
Is Avaturn integration free for developers?
Yes, you can integrate Avaturn for free following the available tutorials for Unity, Unreal Engine, HTML+JS/Three.js, Android, and iOS. The Free Basic plan includes unlimited avatar creation and unlimited exports. Advanced customization options via API and web SDK require access from the developer portal.
Can I embed Avaturn into my website?
Yes, you can embed Avaturn into your website for free. Avaturn provides a web SDK library that makes integration simple. The SDK creates an iframe inside your container div and launches Avaturn full screen. Basic knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is expected for plain HTML integration.
What customization options are available for avatars?
Avaturn offers extensive customization including body types (male/female), hairstyles, clothes, accessories, shoes, glasses, and more. Users can create over 10,000 unique looks. The ColorTurn System enables recoloring every garment with any color in the RGB spectrum. PRO plan users can also upload custom garments.
Do I need to install any apps to use Avaturn?
No, you don't need to install any apps. Avaturn is completely web-based and everything can be done online through the website. The avatar creator integrates as an iframe or webview into your app without requiring external dependencies.
Can I create avatars programmatically without using the UI?
Yes, you can create avatars programmatically using the API. The process involves: 1) Getting an avatar ID and upload URL via POST /avatars/new, 2) Uploading frontal and side photos with metadata to the upload URL, 3) Waiting for the avatar.ready webhook or opening the editor UI, and 4) Using the customization endpoint or export endpoint to download the result.
What support options are available?
Free Basic plan users get community support through Discord. PRO plan users receive priority support over email. Enterprise customers can get dedicated Slack support channels. For additional enterprise requirements like full body scans or dedicated cloud servers, you need to reach out to sales.