Image3D
Generates detailed 3D models with textures from a single image or text prompt in seconds for web and game development
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What is Image3D?
Image3D is an AI-powered 3D generation tool that converts images or text prompts into 3D models in seconds. Users can upload a single image (like product photos, character concepts, or concept art) or type a short text description, and the AI generates a detailed 3D mesh with PBR textures. The tool runs entirely in the browser, requiring no software installation, and works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Key features include three quality tiers: Standard (~10 seconds, ~15K faces, basic textures), Pro (~35 seconds, 300K faces, full PBR textures), and Ultra (~55 seconds, up to 1M faces, maximum fidelity). The tool exports in four industry-standard formats: GLB for web/game engines, OBJ for editing in Blender/Maya, STL for 3D printing, and PLY for professional 3D software. An interactive 3D viewer with lighting controls lets users preview models before exporting.
Image3D is ideal for game developers creating character props and environment assets, e-commerce teams building 3D product previews for AR/VR shopping, hobbyists exploring 3D printing, architects creating quick massing models from sketches, educators turning diagrams into interactive models, and creators prototyping visual concepts. The API enables programmatic generation for automated product previews and batch processing workflows.
The platform offers a free tier with 30 credits (enough for 3 Standard image generations), one-time credit packs starting at $4.99 for 1,000 credits, and monthly subscriptions from $9.99 for 2,500 credits up to $89.99 for 30,000 credits. All paid plans include commercial licensing, and credit pack credits never expire.
Image3D pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Free tier: 30 credits (3 Standard image generations), Standard quality only, no credit card required. Starter Pack: $4.99 for 500 credits with export unlock. Maker Pack: $9.99 for 1,000 credits with Pro access. Starter subscription: $9.99/month for 2,500 credits/month with all quality tiers. Creator subscription: $39.99/month for 4,500 credits/month with Pro and Ultra access plus priority queue. Power subscription: $89.99/month for 10,000 credits/month with top priority and dedicated support. Enterprise: Custom pricing with API access and SLA guarantees. Credit costs: Image Standard 10 credits, Image Pro 100 credits, Image Ultra 350 credits, Text Standard 100 credits, Text Pro 200 credits. Failed/cancelled jobs don't consume credits.
Image3D pros
- Generates 3D models from images in ~10 seconds (Standard tier)
- Also supports text-to-3D generation
- Runs entirely in browser - no software installation needed
- Exports to 4 formats: GLB, OBJ, STL, PLY
- Three quality tiers: Standard, Pro, and Ultra (up to 1M faces)
- Full PBR textures with diffuse, normal, and roughness maps
- Free tier with 30 credits - no credit card required
- Commercial license included on all paid plans
- Interactive 3D viewer with lighting controls for preview
- Credit pack credits never expire
- API available for programmatic generation and batch processing
- Works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge
- Failed or cancelled jobs do not consume credits
- Login with Google OAuth or email magic link
- Priority queue available on Creator and Power plans
- PBR textures make models look realistic under any lighting
Image3D cons
- AI meshes are not guaranteed CAD or print-ready output
- Pro and Ultra quality require paid plan
- Free tier limited to Standard quality only
- Text-to-3D costs 10x more credits than image-to-3D (Standard)
- Ultra quality takes up to 60 seconds to generate
- No Python SDK available yet
- Subscription credits reset each billing cycle
- May require Blender cleanup for materials or geometry
- Not automatically Nanite-ready or collision-ready for Unreal
- Single-subject images work best - complex scenes may fail
Frequently asked questions about Image3D
Which file formats can Image3D export?
Image3D exports GLB, OBJ, STL, and PLY. GLB is recommended for web preview and game engines, OBJ is best for editing in Blender/Maya/Unity/Unreal, STL is ideal for 3D printing slicers like Cura or PrusaSlicer, and PLY is widely supported in professional 3D software. These formats fit common CAD, print, game engine, and visualization workflows.
Does Image3D support both text and image inputs?
Yes. You can switch between Text to 3D and Image to 3D modes using the tab at the top of the parameters panel. Image mode works best for reference photos, AI images, product images, character concepts, or sketches. Text mode lets you describe your 3D model with a short prompt.
What are PBR textures?
PBR (Physically Based Rendering) textures include diffuse, normal, and roughness maps that make your 3D model look realistic under any lighting condition. Pro and Ultra quality tiers include full PBR textures, while Standard has basic textures.
How long does generation take?
Standard mode takes about 10 seconds for fast preview. Pro mode with PBR textures takes approximately 35 seconds. Ultra mode with maximum fidelity up to 1M faces takes up to 60 seconds. Text-to-3D generally takes longer than image-to-3D.
What counts as one generation?
One generation equals one image or text prompt converted into a 3D model. Image Standard costs 10 credits, Pro costs 100 credits, Ultra costs 350 credits. Text Standard costs 100 credits and Text Pro costs 200 credits. Failed or cancelled jobs do not consume credits.
Can I use Image3D outputs commercially?
Yes. All paid plans (credit packs and subscriptions) include full commercial usage rights. You can use generated models in games, apps, products, marketing materials, and more without attribution. The free tier models are for personal use only.
What's the difference between quality tiers?
Image Standard (10 credits) provides fast generation in ~10 seconds with ~15K faces and basic textures. Text Standard (100 credits) offers good quality text-to-3D. Pro (100 credits for image, 200 for text) delivers highest detail with 300K faces and full PBR textures. Ultra (350 credits) provides maximum fidelity up to 1M faces for production-quality assets.
Do credit pack credits expire?
No. Credit pack credits never expire and stack with any subscription plan. Subscription credits reset each billing cycle, but purchased credits remain in your account indefinitely until used.
What is the maximum polygon count?
Ultra quality can generate models with up to 1,000,000 faces. Standard mode typically produces 8,000-20,000 vertices, while Pro generates 40,000-60,000 vertices with PBR textures. Fast mode produces the lowest polygon count for quick previews.
Do I need to install any software?
No. Image3D runs entirely in your browser. You can upload, generate, preview, and export all without installing software. It works on Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Login is supported via Google OAuth or email magic link.