AI 3D Model Generator

Turn one image or a few words into a complete 3D model — add a back photo so nothing comes out flat, auto-rig your characters, get a print-ready STL, and switch between every top 3D AI model in one account.

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Model

You see the credits before you generate · Credits come back if a model fails or times out

Example · Tripo H3.1
Models
  • Tripo
  • Rodin
  • Hunyuan3D
  • Meshy
  • TRELLIS
  • Hi3D
Compare models
  • 8 top 3D AI models
  • Multi-view for complete models
  • Auto-rig in one click
  • Print-ready STL
  • GLB and STL downloads

AI 3D Model Generator Examples: One Image, Real 3D Models

Each example below is image to 3D in action: a single image turned into a 3D model you can drag to rotate — the model name sits under every result.

Generate a 3D model
Character 3D model made by Fast draft

Character

A stylized figure, ready to rig and pose.

Fast draft · 01 / 08
Furniture 3D model made by Meshy 7.1

Furniture

A chair with clean legs and a solid seat, ready for a scene or a print.

Meshy 7.1 · 02 / 08
Pet 3D model made by TRELLIS.2

Pet

A corgi with fur color and shape from the photo.

TRELLIS.2 · 03 / 08
Product 3D model made by Hunyuan3D Pro

Product

A mug with its logo kept on the surface.

Hunyuan3D Pro · 04 / 08
Prop 3D model made by Tripo H3.1

Prop

A treasure chest with lock details for a game level.

Tripo H3.1 · 05 / 08
Pet 3D model made by Rodin 2.5

Pet

The same corgi photo, with realistic fur and light.

Rodin 2.5 · 06 / 08
Furniture 3D model made by Tripo P2

Furniture

The same chair photo, as a clean, light model for a game engine.

Tripo P2 · 07 / 08
Product 3D model made by Hi3D 3.0

Product

The same mug photo, with crisp edges for a detailed print.

Hi3D 3.0 · 08 / 08

What Is an AI 3D Model Generator?

Astra 3D puts the leading 3D AI models behind one generator.

Chair 3D model by Hunyuan3D Pro
Hunyuan3D Pro
Chair 3D model by Fast draft
Fast draft
Chair 3D model by Tripo H3.1
Tripo H3.1

Upload an image to 3D, or type a description for text to 3D, pick the model that fits the job, and download the result as GLB or STL for Blender, Unity, Unreal or your slicer.

Image to 3D Model With a Complete Back Side

Add a side or back photo of the same object and the AI 3D model generator builds the parts one photo cannot show — no flat, blurry back.

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Upload 1–4 views

Image to 3D works from the front alone; a back or side photo fills in what the camera missed.

Corgi 3D model, side viewCorgi 3D model, front viewCorgi 3D model, back view
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Works on the models built for it

Hunyuan3D, Tripo, Meshy and Hi3D read multiple views.

Hunyuan3DTripoMeshyHi3D
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Shapes that hold up from every angle

Turn the model around and the back has real depth and detail.

Auto rig

Auto Rig Your 3D Character in One Click

Astra 3D adds a skeleton and skin weights to your generated character, so it is ready to animate in Unity, Unreal or Blender without an hour of manual weight painting.

Skeleton and skin in one step

No export to another tool and back.

GLBknight_rigged.glb
UnityUnrealBlender

Ready for your engine

Download a rigged model and drop it into your game or animation project.

Treasure chest 3D model for a game level

Built for game developers

Props and characters go from image to playable faster.

Clean reference of a wooden treasure chest made for 3D
3D model of the treasure chest made from that reference

No Picture? Describe It and Get a 3D Model

Type what you want and Astra 3D first makes a clean reference image built for 3D — plain background, clear front view — then turns it into a 3D model, all in one place.

Start from words

"a wooden treasure chest with iron corners" is enough.

A reference image made for 3D

Clean light and a clear shape give the model a better start.

Keep going in one tab

No copying images between a chatbot and a 3D tool.

Generate a 3D model

Print-Ready STL From Your AI 3D Model

Astra 3D prepares the mesh for printing before you slice it — thin walls thickened, holes closed and a flat base added — so the STL goes straight to your printer.

STL

  • Watertight mesh

    Closed holes so your slicer reads one solid object.

  • Thin parts made printable

    Walls thickened where they would break.

  • A flat base

    The model stands on the bed without extra supports under it.

Every Top 3D Model Generator in One Account

Astra 3D gives you eight leading 3D AI models on one credit balance — run the same image on another model without uploading it again and keep the result you like.

3D model made by Fast draft

Fast draft

A rough draft in about 30 seconds, small file

about 30 s
3D model made by TRELLIS.2

TRELLIS.2

Accurate shapes for props and objects

2–4 min
3D model made by Tripo H3.1

Tripo H3.1

Characters and game props

about 3 min
3D model made by Rodin 2.5

Rodin 2.5

Realistic objects

2–4 min
3D model made by Hunyuan3D Pro

Hunyuan3D Pro

Best detail and color match

3–4 min
3D model made by Meshy 7.1

Meshy 7.1

Rich textures, medium file size

2–3 min
3D model made by Tripo P2

Tripo P2

Clean topology for game engines

3–5 min
3D model made by Hi3D 3.0

Hi3D 3.0

High precision for 3D printing

5–10 min

Try another model

Not happy with a result? Pick another model on the result screen; your image is already there.

Compare side by side

Switch between results with one tap and keep the better 3D model.

Fast Drafts or Detailed 3D Models, Your Call

Use a fast model for a 3D draft in about 30 seconds, or a high-detail model when the result has to be final — the credits are on the button before you click.

Fast draftabout 30 s
Mug 3D model made by Fast draft

Draft first

Run image to 3D on a fast model and check the shape before you spend more.

Meshy 7.12–3 min
Mug 3D model made by Meshy 7.1

Finish in detail

High-detail models keep the fine edges, text and color you need for close-ups, renders and prints.

Download Your 3D Model as GLB or STL

Every Astra 3D result downloads as GLB for games, web and Blender, or STL for 3D printing — as many times as you need, at no extra credit cost.

GLB
Textures included; opens in Blender, Unity, Unreal and three.js.
Corgi 3D model as GLB
STL
Shape only, for Cura, Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer and other slicers.
Corgi 3D model as STL
GLBcorgi.glbDownload
STLcorgi.stlDownload

Discover Who Uses the AI 3D Model Generator

Game developers, 3D printing hobbyists, designers and AI video creators use Astra 3D to turn images into 3D models without learning to model.

Game developers
Tripo H3.1 or Tripo P2

Game developers

Props and rigged characters for a level; start with Tripo H3.1 or Tripo P2.

3D printing hobbyists
Hi3D 3.0 or Hunyuan3D Pro

3D printing hobbyists

Figurines and parts as print-ready STL; start with Hi3D 3.0 or Hunyuan3D Pro.

Designers and e-commerce
Hunyuan3D Pro

Designers and e-commerce

Product mockups you can rotate and render; start with Hunyuan3D Pro.

AI video creators
Fast draft, then refine

AI video creators

3D props and characters for scenes; start with Fast draft, then refine.

How to Turn an Image to 3D in 3 Steps

Upload a photo or type a description, choose a 3D model, and download your 3D model — most results are ready in a few minutes.

Uploading a photo of a treasure chest, then typing a text prompt instead

AI 3D Model Generator vs Meshy & Tripo

Meshy and Tripo each run their own models; Astra 3D lets you use theirs and five more from one account, so you can pick the best 3D model for each image.

FeatureAstra 3DMeshyTripo
3D AI models8, from several companiesMeshy onlyTripo only
Same image on another company's model, no re-uploadYesNoNo
Cheapest monthly plan$9.9$20$20
Credits in that plan4501,0003,000
Credit packs that never expireYesYesOnly on top of a plan

Looking for a Meshy alternative or a Tripo alternative? Use both — and six more — from one account.

AI 3D Model Generator Pricing

Astra 3D starts at $9.9 a month for 450 credits, or $9.9 for a 300-credit pack that never expires — and every model shows its credit cost before you generate.

  • Starter

    $9.9/ month

    • 450 credits / month
    • About 15 Tripo H3.1 or 45 Fast draft models
    • All 8 models
    • GLB and STL downloads
  • Pro

    Most popular

    $29/ month

    • 1,400 credits / month
    • About 46 Tripo H3.1 or 17 Meshy 7.1 models
    • All 8 models
    • GLB and STL downloads
  • Studio

    $79/ month

    • 4,000 credits / month
    • About 133 Tripo H3.1 models
    • All 8 models
    • GLB and STL downloads

New accounts get 30 starter credits — enough for one Tripo H3.1 model.

See full pricing

Frequently Asked Questions About the AI 3D Model Generator

An AI 3D model generator turns an image or a text description into a textured 3D model. Astra 3D runs eight leading 3D AI models, so you can pick the one that suits your object and download it as GLB or STL.

Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG or WebP photo, pick a model and generate. Add a side or back photo of the same object and the model builds the hidden side instead of guessing it.

It depends on the job: Hunyuan3D Pro keeps the most detail and color, Tripo H3.1 and Tripo P2 suit characters and game assets, Hi3D 3.0 is built for 3D printing, and Fast draft gives you a shape in about 30 seconds. On Astra 3D you can run the same image on several and keep the best.

Astra 3D includes Meshy 7.1, Tripo H3.1 and Tripo P2 alongside Rodin, Hunyuan3D, TRELLIS.2 and Hi3D, so you can use them from one account instead of subscribing to each.

Yes. Download STL and Astra 3D prepares the mesh for printing first — holes closed, thin walls thickened and a flat base added — so it goes straight into your slicer.

Yes. Auto-rig adds a skeleton and skin weights in one click, ready for Unity, Unreal or Blender.

GLB with textures for games, web and Blender, and STL for 3D printing. Downloads do not use credits.

Each model has a fixed credit cost shown on the Generate button. Monthly plan credits reset on your billing date; credit pack credits never expire. If a model fails or times out, the credits go back to your balance.

Yes. Models you generate on Astra 3D can be used in commercial projects.

Still have questions? Email support@astra3d.ai