MakerLab Image to 3D Model
MakerWorld's AI photo-to-3D tool with a choice of Meshy, Tripo, Rodin and more
MakerLab Image to 3D Model is a freemium browser tool on MakerWorld for Bambu Lab owners turning photos into figurines. 2 free trial uses per account, then 24 to 45 MakerLab credits per model depending on the engine; credits from $3 for 350 or via MakerWorld Points. Exports STL, 3MF and GLB. Last checked .
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What is MakerLab Image to 3D Model?
Image to 3D Model is the AI generator inside MakerWorld's MakerLab, run by Bambu Lab. You upload a single image, choose one of several engines, and get a 3D model back in a few minutes. The menu now offers Meshy 6, Tripo, Rodin, Hunyuan3D and Hi3D at different quality levels, so you can trade speed and credit cost against detail.
The big advantage is the tight link with Bambu Studio. Exports come as STL, 3MF or GLB, and Meshy's multi-color option maps textures to filament zones for AMS printing. Everything lives in your MakerWorld account, and you can publish the result as a model if you like.
Each account gets two free trial generations. After that every generation costs MakerLab credits, from 24 for Tripo AI 3.1 or Hitem3D 2.1 up to 45 for Meshy 6 or Rodin Gen-2, and you buy credits directly (from $3 for 350) or exchange MakerWorld points for them. It is the natural first stop for Bambu Lab owners who already collect MakerWorld points and want AI figurines without another subscription.
What you can make
- Figurines from photos
- Pet and toy models
- Multicolor AMS prints
- Display pieces
How to use MakerLab Image to 3D Model
- Sign in to MakerWorld and open MakerLab
- Choose Image to 3D Model and upload a photo
- Pick an engine and generate
- Export 3MF or STL and open it in Bambu Studio
What you'll need to print it
Filament and parts that suit what you make with MakerLab Image to 3D Model.
Multicolor PLA
Multicolor filament systems
Matte PLA
- Bambu Lab PLA Matte (affiliate link) Amazon
- Polymaker Panchroma Matte PLA (formerly PolyTerra) (affiliate link) Polymaker EU: 3DJake (affiliate link)
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MakerLab Image to 3D Model pros
- Several top engines in one place
- Direct path into Bambu Studio with multicolor support
- Pays with MakerWorld points many users already have
MakerLab Image to 3D Model cons
- Only two free tries, then credits for every generation
- Works best with Bambu Lab printers and slicer
- Slow engines can take up to 20 minutes
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