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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
Hitem3D logo
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
Fast3D logo
Fast3D
✓ verifiedFreemium

AI generator turning text or images into 3D models in seconds, with PBR textures and formats for games, AR/VR and 3D printing.

225K visits/mo4.3K saves
Neural4D logo
Neural4D
✓ verifiedFreemium

AI generator that turns text and images into rigged, textured 3D models for games, printing, AR and design workflows.

428K visits/mo1.8K saves
Pixlr logo
Pixlr
✓ verifiedFreemium

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

10M visits/mo
Pricing

No public pricing

No public pricing

Free: $0 (300 credits/mo)
Pro: $10/mo (10000 credits/mo)
Max: $20/mo (30000 credits/mo)
Free: $0 (50 power per week)
7-Day Pass: $19.9/week (100 power)
Pro Monthly: $48/mo
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-3D and image-to-3D generation
  • Roughly 10-second generation
  • PBR material and texture synthesis
  • Exports GLB, FBX, OBJ and STL
  • Adjustable mesh density and quality
  • Credit-based usage
  • Text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation
  • AI texturing
  • Rigging and animation
  • Multiple export formats
  • API access
  • 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
  • Generating 3D assets for games
  • Creating models for 3D printing
  • AR/VR and metaverse content
  • Product design prototyping
  • Generate 3D models for games
  • Create printable 3D assets
  • Produce 3D content for AR/VR and design
  • 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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