How it works
One photo in, a 4K model out in 4 to 12 minutes
HI3D.cc reads your photo, shows a rotatable shape preview in about 3 minutes, then builds 4K geometry with 2K PBR textures. Our timed runs of the full 4K model took 241, 281 and 702 seconds (all measured times). A print mesh takes about 5 minutes and a game-ready model 2 to 3. You can close the tab while it works; we email you when it is ready.
- Upload or shootOne clear object, even light, plain background. Your phone camera is fine.~5 s
- Check the shapeA clay preview you can rotate. The 4K run follows on its own unless you stop it.~3 min
- Get the 4K model4K geometry, 2K PBR maps, five file formats plus 3MF, saved to your library.4–12 min
- Print, place or shipSTL and 3MF for slicers, GLB and USDZ for web and AR, FBX and OBJ for engines.instant
Specs
What every model includes
| Item | Full color | 3D print | Game-ready |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geometry | 4K geometry, about 40k triangles | 4K geometry, up to 300k triangles | Clean topology, up to 15k triangles |
| Textures | 2K base color + metal, rough, normal | None (single-color print) | 2K base color + PBR |
| Formats | GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL, 3MF | STL, 3MF, OBJ, GLB | GLB, FBX, OBJ, USDZ |
| Checks | Face count, size in mm, print check | Holes closed automatically; open edges, non-manifold edges and volume checked | Face count, rig on request |
| Time | 4–12 min | ~5 min | 2–3 min |
| Credits | 100 (60 without preview) | 40 | 60 |
Made for
Built for work that ships
Print shops and makers
Turn a customer photo into a figurine, keepsake or replacement part.
- Real size in millimetres before you slice
- Open-edge and hole check
- STL and 3MF for Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer, Cura
Product and e-commerce teams
Give product pages a model shoppers can spin and place in their room.
- GLB for the web, USDZ for iPhone AR
- Commercial use on every paid model
- Invoices with company name and tax ID
Game and AR developers
Block out props and characters from concept art in minutes.
- Up to 15k tris with PBR maps
- Auto-rig with idle, walk and run
- FBX for Unity and Unreal
Pricing
Pay per model. No subscription needed.
A full-color 4K model is 100 credits, a game-ready model 60, a print-ready mesh 40. Downloads, file formats, print checks and AR cost nothing extra. Full pricing, refunds and invoices.
- 3 full-color, 5 game-ready or 7 print models
- Commercial use included
- Invoice with company name and tax ID
- 11 full-color models
- Commercial use included
- Invoice with company name and tax ID
- 9 full-color models a month
- Unused credits don't roll over
- Multi-view input (2–4 photos)
- 4 runs at once
- Priority when we're busy
- Commercial use included
- 33 full-color models a month
- Unused credits don't roll over
- Multi-view input (2–4 photos)
- 8 runs at once
- Email support within 1 business day
- Commercial use included
Questions
Before you start
How long does one model take?
About 3 minutes for the shape preview and 4 to 12 minutes for the full 4K model with textures; our timed runs took 241, 281 and 702 seconds, most around 5 minutes. A print mesh takes about 5 minutes and a game-ready model 2 to 3. You can leave the page; the model is saved to your library and we email you.
Which photos work best?
One object, fully in frame, evenly lit, on a plain background. Avoid cropped edges, heavy shadows and busy scenes. For accurate backs and sides, use Multi-view with two to four photos of the same object.
Can I sell what I make?
Yes. Every model you make after buying credits or subscribing includes a commercial-use license. Make sure you have the rights to the photo you upload.
Is the model ready to 3D print?
Use the 3D print preset. We check the mesh and close holes automatically when that doesn't change its shape, export STL and 3MF, let you set the real height in millimetres, and show the check results before you slice. Slicers such as Bambu Studio, OrcaSlicer and Cura fix the few small defects that can remain.
What happens if a run fails?
Credits return to your balance automatically, and the message tells you what to change, such as using a photo with the whole object in frame.
What happens to my photos?
Photos are stored privately and deleted after 30 days. Your models are private to your account; nobody else sees them unless you share a view-only link to one. You can delete any model from your library, or your whole account, at any time.
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