Image to 3D

Turn an image into a 3D model

Upload a picture of a single object, or generate one, and get back a textured GLB you can open in the SimplexGen editor, a game engine or a slicer. Pixal3D keeps the result aligned to the pixels of your reference image.

Open the image to 3D toolPricing
Cost
1 credit at 1024 texture, 2 credits at 2048 or 4096
API
POST /api/v1/tools/pixal3d-image-to-3d
This tool runs on GPU capacity. You must be signed in, each run is metered in credits against your account, and the API needs a paid plan with an API key. Anonymous visitors cannot start a job.

How it works

  1. Pick an image of one object on a plain background. White-background product shots work best.
  2. Choose a texture size. 1024 is the standard tier; 2048 and 4096 use the higher billing tier.
  3. Download the GLB, or send it to the editor to repair, simplify and prepare it for printing.

API example

curl -X POST https://simplexgen.com/api/v1/tools/pixal3d-image-to-3d \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SIMPLEXGEN_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "decimation_target": 200000,
  "image_url": "https://simplexstatic.simplexgen.com/static/seed_previews/seed_boombox_img.webp",
  "remesh": true,
  "resolution": 1024,
  "shape_slat_guidance_strength": 7.5,
  "ss_guidance_strength": 7.5,
  "tex_slat_guidance_strength": 1,
  "texture_size": 1024
}'

Create an API key on your account page. See the API documentation for the full response format.

Questions

Is image to 3D really free?

New accounts get a small free generation allowance in the studio. Beyond that, generations are billed in credits or included in a paid plan. The REST API requires a paid plan and an API key.

What file do I get?

A textured GLB. The editor can also export other mesh formats.

What makes a good input image?

A single centered object, even lighting and a simple background. See the white-background reference image guide on the blog.

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