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FaceTo3D

AI that turns one face photo into a 3D head or bust you can download as STL

FaceTo3D is a paid browser tool for a bust or head of a real person from one photo. No free 3D model: sign-up credits only cover a face swap. Each model costs 30 credits; packs are $4.90 for 30 credits (1 model), $19.90 for 300 and $49.90 for 1,200, valid for a year. Monthly and yearly plans are also offered. Exports STL, OBJ and GLB; an account is needed to download. Last checked .

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What is FaceTo3D?

FaceTo3D is an AI tool made for faces. You upload a portrait photo (JPEG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB), or several views of the same person, and choose the output: Head (face and neck only) or Bust (head, shoulders and visible clothing). Smart Face Extraction removes the background and body for you, and after about four minutes the textured 3D model appears in an interactive viewer.

You download the model as GLB, OBJ or STL. For printing, the STL gives you the shape; the texture stays in the GLB and OBJ for games, animation and VR. The same site also has a general Image to 3D tool and an AI face swap.

You need an account, and the free sign-up credits only cover a face swap, not a 3D model. Each face model costs 30 credits; credit packs start at $4.90 for 30 credits (one model), and monthly and yearly plans are also offered. Credits stay valid for a year, and the packs include commercial usage rights.

What you can make

  • 3D heads and busts from a portrait photo
  • Busts of family members as gifts
  • Face models for figurines

How to use FaceTo3D

  1. Sign in and buy a credit pack
  2. Choose Head or Bust and upload a clear face photo
  3. Wait about four minutes and check the model in the 3D viewer
  4. Download the STL and slice it, with supports under the chin if needed

What you'll need to print it

Filament and parts that suit what you make with FaceTo3D.

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FaceTo3D pros

  • Made specifically for faces, with Head and Bust modes
  • Removes the background and body automatically
  • Exports STL as well as textured GLB and OBJ, with commercial use included

FaceTo3D cons

  • No free 3D model: the cheapest is $4.90 for one
  • The STL has no color; the texture is only in GLB and OBJ
  • Faces only work well from clear, well-lit photos

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