The process of creating 3D models from 2D images has traditionally been associated with expensive software and advanced technical skills. However, Trellis, a free AI-powered tool, has transformed this ...

Creative projects requiring 3D models are time consuming and expensive. Developing 3D models needs specialized tools and ...

In Modly, you can perform Text to 3D or Image to 3D, just as you would in one of the big online services. And, Modly is entirely free to download and run as it is fully open-sourced. There’s just one ...

What if you could turn a simple photo into a fully realized 3D model, all without spending a dime? Below, Matthew Berman takes you through how SAM 3D, an open source platform from Meta, is ...

A quirky new internet craze called the Nano Banana trend is sweeping social media. It builds on the popularity of “AI action figures” and Studio Ghibli-style image filters, but takes things a step ...

At Rapid + TCT 2026, I came across an exhibitor that at first seemed like it would apply primarily to hobbyists. (I saw pet faces on keychains on display—how cool is that!) But then I saw the ...

Copilot 3D will turn your 2D images into 3D models. The tool is freely available to anyone, though you do need a Microsoft account. Microsoft suggests using an image with a single subject, even ...

Compare six of the best AI 3D generators for 2026, including Meshy, Tripo, Rodin, Sloyd, Spline, and Hunyuan3D, with features, pricing, and tradeoffs.

Imagine designing a lifelike mini collectible of yourself with just a simple prompt. Sounds exciting, right? Well, that’s what Google’s Gemini Nano Banana is all about. If you’ve seen it popping up on ...