Oakleaf 3D
Oakleaf 3D is a browser-based AI service that converts 2D images such as PNG, JPG and JPEG files (up to 10 MB each) into 3D-printable STL models. According to its homepage, the system analyses the shape, depth and proportions of an uploaded photo and reconstructs full 3D geometry rather than simply tracing outlines, so the resulting mesh can be sliced and printed on FDM, SLA or resin 3D printers. The workflow is upload, choose quality options, preview in an in-browser 3D viewer, then download the STL — no desktop software install or manual modelling is required. A companion text-to-3D generator is offered on the same site. Generation is organised into quality tiers: Basic (2 credits) for a fast draft mesh, Pro (25 credits) for clean topology and HD textures, and Ultra (35 credits) for maximum detail with multi-view input of up to eight angles and additional control. Output settings include adjustable face counts in the 50K–1.5M range, topology and material options, and PBR textures. Files are exported as watertight geometry with corrected normals, which the vendor describes as ready for 3D printing, CNC or Blender. Access is credit-based. A free sign-up tier provides 30 credits that expire 30 days after registration, with assets released under CC BY 4.0; paid one-time credit packs range from a $9.90 Starter pack (200 credits) to a $199 Studio pack (6,500 credits), and a subscription option is also advertised. Paid plans state full-resolution export, unlimited downloads, private assets and commercial-use rights. Because the product is a hosted web application, all processing happens on the vendor's servers and users interact only through the website; no public repository, model weights or on-premise option is documented on the homepage.
- Category
- Image to 3D Model
- Pricing
- Unknown
Problem solved
Producing a 3D-printable model traditionally requires CAD or sculpting skills and hours of manual mesh work, and most people only have ordinary 2D photos of the object they want. Oakleaf 3D removes that barrier by using AI to infer depth and volume from a single image (or up to eight views) and returning a slice-ready STL, so non-designers can go from a photo to a printable part without learning modelling software.
Use cases
- Converting a photo of an object into an STL file for FDM or resin 3D printing
- Turning 2D artwork, logos or illustrations into printable reliefs, badges and figurines
- Creating rapid prototypes from reference photos for product design iteration
- Building quick 3D assets or placeholders for game, AR/VR and visualisation work
- Producing printable models and 3D product views from e-commerce catalogue images
- Teaching 3D modelling and printing concepts in classrooms without CAD prerequisites
- Generating custom props and collectibles for hobbyist makers
Audience
- Hobbyists
- Designers
- Content Creators
- Business Users
- Product Managers
Pros
- Fully browser-based workflow with no software installation or modelling skills required
- Built-in real-time 3D viewer allows inspection of the mesh before download
- Multi-view Ultra mode accepts up to eight angles for more accurate reconstruction
- Output is tunable (face count 50K–1.5M, topology, materials, PBR textures) and exported as watertight STL
- Free 30-credit tier and one-time credit packs with credits that do not expire on paid plans
Cons
- Uploads limited to PNG/JPG/JPEG files of at most 10 MB
- Quality depends heavily on the input photo, so ambiguous or cluttered images can yield poor geometry
- Credit-based consumption (2/25/35 credits per generation by tier) makes per-model cost less predictable
- Free-tier credits expire 30 days after signup and free assets are published under CC BY 4.0
- Closed hosted service with no documented API, public repository or on-premise/self-hosted option
Official website: https://oakleaf3d.com/
Canonical LambdaBase page: https://www.lambdabase.com/tools/oakleaf-3d