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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
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Tripo Studio
✓ verifiedFreemium

AI 3D asset generator turning text, images, or sketches into production-ready models with one-click texturing and auto-rigging.

28M visits/mo25K saves
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Mappedin
✓ verifiedFreemium

Indoor mapping and wayfinding platform that turns floor plans into interactive maps for venue navigation, operations and safety.

153K visits/mo8.6K saves
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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
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Intangible.ai
✓ verifiedFreemium

AI 3D studio for directing pro-quality renders and scenes, aimed at advertising, film, retail, events and architecture teams.

174K visits/mo
Pricing
Free: $0 (300 credits/mo)
Pro: $10/mo (10000 credits/mo)
Max: $20/mo (30000 credits/mo)
Free: $0/month
Pro: $20/month billed annually ($240/year)
Max: $90/month billed annually ($1,080/year)
Team: $55/seat/month billed annually ($1,980/year)
Credit packs: From $10
Free: $0 (unlimited floors, map editor, AI mapping)

No public pricing

Free: $0/mo (150 one-time credits, 1 project)
Explorer: $35/mo (250 credits/mo, watermark-free)
Business: $65/mo (1,000 credits/mo, team features)

Free trial available

Core features
  • 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 model generation
  • Segmentation to split models into structured, editable parts
  • One-click 4K PBR texturing with 'Magic Brush' local repaint
  • Automatic rigging and animation with export-ready files
  • Batch generation and bulk export on paid tiers
  • Credit-based usage with monthly model quotas per plan
  • AI mapping from floor plans
  • Indoor navigation and wayfinding
  • Web-based map editor
  • Real-time team collaboration
  • Share, embed and PDF export
  • LiDAR scanning via Mappedin Scan app
  • 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
  • Build 3D sets from references and CAD
  • Direct cameras and simulate animation
  • AI rendering without hallucinated geometry
  • Spatial Intelligence Engine for 3D control
  • Export scenes and images to production pipelines
  • Team collaboration on higher tiers
Use cases
  • Generating 3D assets for games
  • Creating models for 3D printing
  • AR/VR and metaverse content
  • Product design prototyping
  • Game developers needing quick production-ready 3D assets
  • 3D printing hobbyists converting sketches or images into printable models
  • Product designers and animators prototyping assets without manual modeling
  • Guide visitors through large venues
  • Manage venue operations with live map data
  • Improve accessibility and safety routing
  • Publish embeddable indoor maps
  • 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
  • Advertising campaign previsualization
  • Film cinematography and previs
  • Retail merchandising and store design
  • Event and activation design
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