AI 3D Model Generators

2 models available on BudgetPixel

BudgetPixel has two image-to-3D models in its 3D tool. Tripo H3.1 builds the most faithful textured 3D model from a single picture, cartoons included, with PBR materials. Meshy 7.1 makes lighter models, exports GLB, FBX, USDZ and STL, and can rig and animate humanoid characters. Both are priced per model, and a failed job costs nothing.

Every image-to-3D model on BudgetPixel. Each one takes a single picture and builds a textured 3D model from it; they differ in how faithfully they keep the picture's shapes and colours, how light the mesh is, which file formats come out, and whether they can rig a character for animation.

3D models are priced per job rather than per second: the credit figure on each card is the price of one model, plus any options you add. Each card shows real models made with it, which you can turn and inspect before you choose.

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  • Tripo H3.1400 credits

    Tripo's image-to-3D model: the most faithful to your picture, flat cartoons included, with realistic materials (metal, gloss, fabric).

  • Meshy 7.11600 credits

    Meshy's image-to-3D model: light, clean models in GLB, FBX, USDZ (iPhone AR) and STL (3D printing), and it can rig a character to walk and run.

AI 3D Model Generators — common questions

What does an image-to-3D model do?
It takes one picture of an object or character and builds a textured 3D model of it: a mesh with its surface colours, which you can turn around in the browser and download for a game engine, a 3D printer, AR or a design tool.
Which 3D model should I use?
Tripo H3.1 is the most faithful to the picture, including cartoons, with PBR materials. Meshy 7.1 makes lighter models, offers more file formats and can rig and animate humanoid characters. Each card shows real results to compare.
What file formats do I get?
Every model downloads as GLB. Meshy 7.1 also exports FBX, USDZ and STL. The model page lists each one's formats and options.
How is AI 3D generation priced?
Per model, not per second: the card shows the price of one 3D model, and options such as rigging add a stated amount on top. Failed jobs are not charged.
What picture works best?
One clear subject on a plain background, seen from the front or three-quarters, with nothing cut off at the edges. Busy scenes and several objects in one picture give weaker models.

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