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Turn a photo into 3D

One clear photo becomes a 3D model. 30 credits.

Have the thing in front of you, or a picture of it? One clear photo is enough for Hewly to build a 3D model from it.

Step by step

1. In the menu, tap 3D model, then the Image to 3D tab at the top.
2. Tap the photo box and choose your picture.
3. Pick what it is: Character, Item or Environment.
4. Tap Generate.

Good to know

• Best photo: one object, plain wall or floor behind it, the whole object in frame, taken from a slight angle.
• If we can't separate the object from its background, we tell you and refund your credits.
• Have photos from several sides? The Multi-view image to 3D tab builds from 2–4 of them (20 credits, painted from your first photo).

More guides

• Pick from 4 pictures first — See 4 drawings of your idea for 8 credits, then build only the one you like.
• Write a prompt that works — Name one thing, and say its colours and what it's made of.
• Check the shape before paying for paint — A grey shape for 20 credits; paint it for 10 more only if you like it.
• Make your first 3D model — Type an idea, get a textured 3D model. 30 credits — you start with 100.

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