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3DPEA logo
3DPEA
✓ verifiedFree

Free online tool that converts PNG images into 3D-printable STL models, part of 3DPEA's wider file-conversion suite.

174K visits/mo
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Hitem3D
✓ verifiedFreemium

AI generator that turns images into print-ready, high-detail 3D models with PBR textures for makers and studios.

1.1M visits/mo

Depositphotos' text-to-image tool that creates licensable images with model, aspect-ratio and style controls.

6.4M visits/mo
Picsart logo
Picsart
✓ verifiedFreemium

Full-featured AI creative platform used by 130M+ creators for photo/video editing, design templates, and 140+ AI models.

17M visits/mo2.6K saves
Pixlr logo
Pixlr
✓ verifiedFreemium

Established browser-based photo and design editor with AI image, video, and audio generation tools.

10M visits/mo
Pricing

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Free: $0
Pro: $15/month, or $126/year

Free trial available

Free: $0
Plus: $2.49/month, or $1.99/month billed yearly
Premium: $9.99/month, or $7.99/month billed yearly
Ultra: From $24.99/month, or from $19.99/month billed yearly
Ultra Max: $49.99/month, or $39.99/month billed yearly
Core features
  • PNG-to-STL conversion via pixel height mapping
  • Standard and extrude (with color) conversion modes
  • Controls for size, resolution, border and thickness
  • Color merging, smoothing and transparency handling
  • Supports many other image and 3D format conversions
  • No file storage; runs in the browser on any OS
  • Image-to-3D model generation
  • Print-ready clean mesh and sharp edges
  • 4K PBR AI texturing and de-lighting
  • Hidden-structure reconstruction
  • Multi-format export (FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, USDZ)
  • One-click send to 3D slicers
  • Text-to-image generation
  • Selectable AI models
  • Aspect-ratio options
  • Style presets (photography, art, auto)
  • Image reference upload
  • Licensable output
  • Free AI design tools
  • Expert-crafted templates
  • Built-in asset libraries
  • Generative AI tools
  • Browser-based photo editor (Pixlr Express and Editor)
  • AI text-to-image and text-to-video generation
  • Generative fill, expand, and object removal
  • AI face swap for photos and video
  • AI background remover and photo collage maker
  • Text-to-speech and speech-to-text audio tools
Use cases
  • Turning logos or images into 3D-printable models
  • Creating custom reliefs and lithophane-style prints
  • Prototyping simple 3D objects from 2D artwork
  • Converting between assorted image and 3D formats
  • 3D printing from images
  • Game and film asset creation
  • Art and sculpture modeling
  • Rapid concept prototyping
  • Creating custom stock-style imagery
  • Generating art or photo-style visuals
  • Producing licensed images for commercial use
  • Iterating on visual concepts
  • Social media creators producing trending photo and video content
  • Marketers generating on-brand product ads at scale
  • Small businesses creating merchandise and print-on-demand designs
  • Designers building branded video and motion content
  • Editing and enhancing photos without installing software
  • Generating marketing images or short video clips from prompts
  • Removing objects or backgrounds from photos
  • Creating photo collages or swapping faces for fun content
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