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How to create 3D models for 3D printing

Learn how to create stunning 3D models of virtually anything using SuperCool. This tutorial walks you through the entire process.

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Written by Jonathon Kendall
Updated this week

How to Create and Download 3D Models in SuperCool

Generate fully dimensional 3D models directly from your images. If you have ever done any CAD or 3D drawing in the past, you will immediately recognize how wild this is!

Whether you want to build a skyscraper for a rendering or print a custom dog toy in the real world, here is how you can use SuperCool to turn your imagination into a 3D reality.


Step 1: Access Your Workspace

Before you can start generating 3D models, you need to jump into the SuperCool chat interface where all the magic happens.

  • Open SuperCool: Navigate to supercool.com

  • Go to the chatbox: Locate the main chat interface where you normally type your prompts to start a new conversation.

(Note: Depending on your workflow, you can click the + (plus) button to upload an existing image to base your model on, or simply start typing to generate a new one from scratch!)


Step 2: Generate Your Base Image

Every 3D model in SuperCool starts with a visual concept. You just need to tell the chat exactly what you want to see.

  • Enter your prompt: Type a descriptive prompt into the chatbox. For example, you can say, "

Create a 3D figurine of a fun toy for a child,"
  • or

"Create a 3D model of a skyscraper for New York City."
  • Generate the image: Hit enter and wait a few seconds for SuperCool to produce your initial high-quality 2D image.


Step 3: Convert to a 3D Model

Once you have an image you love, bringing it to life in three dimensions takes just one single click.

  • Locate the 3D button: Look at the generated image in your chat feed.

  • Make it 3D: Click the button that says Make it 3D.

  • Let it build: SuperCool will process the image and automatically generate a fully structural 3D model right inside your conversation.

(Remember: These models are completely editable! If something isn't quite right, just ask the chat what you want changed, and the AI will update the model for you.)


Step 4: Download and Use Your Model

Once your 3D model is finalized, SuperCool gives you four different ways to export and use your creation. Simply click the Download button on the model to access these options:

  • Share: Generate a version to easily share the 3D rendering with colleagues or friends.

  • 3D Printing: Download the specific file type required to send the model straight to a real-world 3D printer so you can hold it in your hands.

  • Animation: Export the file optimized for editing in external 3D animation software.

  • Augmented Reality (AR): Download an AR-ready version so you can project and view the model in your actual physical environment using a smart device.

The options are truly endless, so feel free to use this tool as much as you want!

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