Drawing to 3D
Pencil and marker lines become raised ridges on a solid plate, a lovely way to keep a child's drawing or turn a sketch into a printed tile. Photograph the drawing flat, in even light, for the cleanest result.
Sample image loaded. Drop your own above.How to use the drawing to 3d
- 1Add a pictureDrop a PNG, JPG, WebP or SVG. A sample image is preloaded so you can see the result straight away.
- 2Tune depth and detailSlide depth for how far shapes rise, and detail for how fine the mesh is. The 3D preview updates live.
- 3Export STL or GLBSTL comes out watertight and 100 mm wide, ready for your slicer.
Tips for better results
- Photograph on white paper in daylight to avoid shadows.
- Go over faint pencil with a marker first for stronger lines.
Turning children's art into keepsakes
- Photograph drawings flat from directly above to avoid perspective distortion.
- Crayon and marker work better than light pencil, because the contrast is stronger.
- Print in two colours with a filament change at the layer where the lines start rising.
- Add a small hole in your slicer or CAD tool to turn the tile into an ornament.
Questions
- Do I need to sign up to try it?
- No. The preview runs in your browser without an account. You only need a plan to download the result.
- Is my file private?
- Yes. Processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded unless you save a result to your account.