Convert Images to 3D Models

Turn logos, names, or favourite photos into personalised keychains, pendants, and earrings. High-contrast designs with strong outlines work best. The heightmap approach naturally creates raised reliefs that look professional after a quick sand and polish. Designers and small businesses use this technique to create custom merchandise on demand without expensive moulds or tooling.

Family portraits, pet silhouettes, and landscape photos can become stunning 3D wall plaques. Lithophanes — backlit 3D prints that reveal their image when lit from behind — are especially popular. By converting a photo to greyscale and then to a thin STL relief, you can create unique, backlit home decor that makes a memorable gift or conversation piece.

Convert any 2D shape — a brand logo, a cartoon character outline, or a custom design — into a functional cookie cutter. The process works by extruding the outline of your image into a thin wall, creating a sharp edge that cuts cleanly through dough. Simply convert your black-and-white logo or shape to an STL, load it into your slicer, and print in food-safe PLA or PETG.

Create dimensional signage, embossed text reliefs, and architectural models from 2D source material. Company logos raised on a base plate make professional-looking office signage. Map data can be converted into topographic relief models by using elevation data as the heightmap input. Museums and educators use this technique to create tactile versions of artworks and diagrams for accessibility.