How do we convert 2D images to 3D STL meshes?

CarvedMetal

Hello, I searched via Bing's chatbot for a program to easily convert 2D images into 3D meshes, and MeshMagic came up. Looks like a useful program, but I see no way to import 2D images to convert them to 3D like the chatbot said. Is MeshMagic not the correct software for this?

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Which file format are you trying to load into the program? As long as the format of the file is supported, the program should be able to edit/export the file into multiple available output formats.

CarvedMetal

I haven't tried to load anything as I don't even see a way to load a picture, like a jpeg for example. The chatbot said there would be an Import function in the File menu, but there's nothing there for that, or anywhere that I can see. Is there some other paid version that does this? I just got the free version.

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Sorry, but MeshMagic can only work on STL, 3DP, 3DS, 3MF, OBJ, and PLY files. You might need a different API for such a conversions.

NCH Software is always interested in improving our existing programs and developing new programs. If you have an idea you'd like to share with us, please submit your suggestion here: https://www.nch.com.au/suggestions/

CarvedMetal

Thank you very much! I thought so. Looks like the Bing Chatbot was spouting nonsense...again.

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CarvedMetal wrote:

Thank you very much! I thought so. Looks like the Bing Chatbot was spouting nonsense...again.

No problem, do send us a suggestion for this as well. Would be very handy if made available.

LimpDick

I JUST found a great extension on chrome called image to 3d

its pretty good