Convert photos to 3D models with AI
Updated August 30, 2026 · Published August 29, 2026
Snap a photo of an object, upload it, and PolyMedium reconstructs a 3D model with baked PBR textures. Works for everyday objects, toys, props, and small subjects. An object is $0.25, so you see the result before you're asked to spend anything more.
How it works
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Take or upload a photo
Snap it however it sits: on the desk, on the floor, in a cluttered garage. The photo is restaged into a clean studio reference automatically, so lighting and background do not matter. PNG, JPG, or WebP up to 15 MB.
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Reconstruction runs
Background removal, automatic subject detection, then reconstruction on fal.ai. Nothing to configure, and a failed job refunds itself. (A photo of a person or a pet is a character, and priced from $0.50.)
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Export, or go up a quality
GLB with PBR, USDZ for AR, STL for 3D print, or a turntable GIF; exports are free. The $0.25 object draft already synthesises the opposite-side view, so the back is reconstructed rather than guessed. $0.50 re-runs the same subject on our heaviest engine.
Why PolyMedium fits
- • Real-world photo input; phone photos work
- • Opposite-side view synthesised, so the back isn't a guess
- • $0.25 an object, characters from $0.50, free exports
- • Failed jobs refunded automatically
Try it free
$3.00 starter balance: twelve $0.25 models, no card required.
FAQ
Do I need a lightbox or special setup?
No. Any phone photo works: the image is restaged into a clean studio reference automatically before reconstruction.
Will it capture exact dimensions?
PolyMedium captures shape and appearance, not measured dimensions. For dimensional accuracy, scale the mesh manually after export.
What if the result isn't good enough?
You've spent $0.25. Spend $0.50 to re-run the same subject on our heaviest engine, or try another shot; the miss is usually the subject (thin parts, no clear single subject), not the photo.