# iGen3D — Complete Technical & Product Documentation > The comprehensive knowledge base for iGen3D: AI-assisted text-to-3D and image-to-3D model generation platform. --- ## 1. Executive Summary & Platform Identity - **Platform Name**: iGen3D - **Official Domain**: https://igen3d.com - **Product Type**: Generative AI 3D Asset Creation SaaS - **Primary Use Cases**: Concept art validation, game asset prototyping, 3D printing preparation, architectural visualization, digital props, AR/VR asset creation. - **Target Audience**: Indie game developers, 3D generalists, concept artists, digital designers, 3D printing enthusiasts, creative agencies. - **Support Contact**: contact@igen3d.com iGen3D empowers creators to turn natural language prompts and 2D reference images into production-ready 3D meshes with embedded textures. Assets can be previewed directly in the web browser via an interactive 3D viewer (with orbit, pan, and zoom controls) and exported as industry-standard GLB (glTF 2.0 binary) files. --- ## 2. Technical Specifications & 3D Pipeline ### Input Modalities 1. **Text-to-3D**: - Provide descriptive prompts detailing subject, artistic style, surface materials, and structural details. - Ideal for ideation, stylized assets, weapons, mythical creatures, sci-fi vehicles, and environmental props. 2. **Image-to-3D**: - Supported input formats: **JPG, JPEG, PNG, WebP**. - Maximum file size: **10 MB**. - Preserves geometry silhouette, color palettes, and surface details from single-view reference images. ### Output Geometry & Textures - **Export Format**: **GLB (glTF 2.0 binary)**. - **Materials & Textures**: Embedded PBR (Physically Based Rendering) texture maps (Base Color/Albedo, Roughness, Metallic, Normal maps depending on generation). - **Interactive Inspection**: Full 360° orbital preview with real-time lighting in browser (Three.js / WebGL / ModelViewer). - **Downstream Tool Compatibility**: - **DCC Software**: Fully compatible with Blender, Autodesk Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, ZBrush. - **Real-Time Game Engines**: Native drag-and-drop support into Unreal Engine 5, Unity, Godot. - **Web3D / AR / VR**: WebGL, Three.js, Babylon.js, Apple Vision Pro (via USDZ conversion), WebXR. ### Free Browser-Based 3D Tools & Converters 1. **Image to STL Converter** (https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/image-to-stl): - Fast AI-assisted 2D photo, illustration, and logo conversion directly to watertight STL files. - Tailored for slicing software: Bambu Studio, Creality Print, PrusaSlicer, and Ultimaker Cura. - Built-in drag-and-drop and clipboard paste (`Ctrl+V`). 2. **Online STL Viewer** (https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/stl-viewer): - 100% client-side privacy-first WebGL STL inspection tool powered by Three.js. No file uploads to external servers. - Instant dimension measurement (bounding box in mm), polygon/triangle counter, vertex counter, and manifold topology verification. - Controls: 360° orbit, pan, zoom, wireframe toggle, floor grid, dark/light backdrop, and HD PNG snapshot export. 3. **Online GLB Viewer** (https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/glb-viewer): - Browser-based PBR inspection tool for GLB and glTF 2.0 files. - Automatic skeletal animation player with multi-clip selector, play/pause controls, and time scrubbing. - Material inspector for PBR textures (Albedo, Roughness, Metallic) with studio lighting and HDR reflection environment. 4. **Image to GLB Converter** (https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/image-to-glb): - Reconstruct textured, UV-unwrapped 3D GLB assets from single 2D concept images. - Production-ready asset export for game engines (Unreal Engine 5, Unity, Godot) and DCC pipelines (Blender). ### Downstream Preparation Guidance - **Watertightness & 3D Printing**: AI-generated meshes provide solid starting silhouettes. For watertight 3D printing, remeshing or thickness verification in Blender/Meshmixer is recommended. - **Rigging & Animation**: Generated models are static meshes; skeletal rigging and weight painting should be applied in dedicated 3D software. - **Standalone 2D/Video Disclaimer**: iGen3D is strictly focused on 3D mesh and asset generation. Standalone raster image generation, flat graphic design, and video synthesis are not offered. --- ## 3. Best Practices & Optimization Guide ### Writing Effective 3D Prompts - **Subject First**: Clearly name the primary object (e.g., `"A medieval knight armor helmet"`, `"A sci-fi cargo hovercraft"`). - **Specify Materials**: Mention textures explicitly (e.g., `"weathered obsidian plate"`, `"hammered bronze accents"`, `"worn dark leather straps"`). - **Define Form and Silhouette**: Include shape cues (e.g., `"sharp geometric angles"`, `"curved horn ornaments"`, `"sturdy low center of gravity"`). - **Avoid 2D Photographic Jargon**: Avoid camera lenses, 4K resolution tags, or flat graphic design constraints that do not apply to 3D meshes. ### Selecting Optimal Reference Images - **Isolated Subject**: Use images where the main subject is centered and clearly distinguishable from the background. - **Neutral Lighting**: Avoid extreme contrast, deep cast shadows, or bright directional flares that obscure back/side geometry. - **Minimal Occlusion**: Ensure key anatomical or structural features are not cropped or blocked by other objects. - **Clean Silhouettes**: Images with simple or transparent backgrounds produce significantly cleaner 3D mesh boundaries. --- ## 4. Pricing, Credit Economy & Refund Policy ### Transparent Credit Economics - Standard 3D Generation Cost: **5 credits** per model. - Credit cost is always displayed on the generation button before initiating any task. - **Automatic Failure Refund**: If a generation job fails due to provider errors or timeouts, the 5 credits are automatically restored to the user's balance. ### Free Trial - **5 Signup Credits**: New accounts receive 5 free credits once upon registration (sufficient to create 1 full standard 3D model). - No credit card required. - No daily free credit drip or automatic refills. ### Subscription Plans (Billed via Waffo) | Plan | Monthly Price | Annual Price (Save ~16%) | Monthly Credits | Models / Month | Validity | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Essential** | $9.90 / mo | $99.00 / yr | 100 credits | Up to 20 models | 30 days per grant | | **Creator** | $24.90 / mo | $249.00 / yr | 250 credits | Up to 50 models | 30 days per grant | | **Expert** | $69.90 / mo | $699.00 / yr | 750 credits | Up to 150 models | 30 days per grant | | **Studio** | $199.00 / mo | $1,990.00 / yr | 2,500 credits | Up to 500 models | 30 days per grant | - **Billing Cycle**: Monthly or annual upfront billing. Annual plans deliver 12 sequential monthly credit grants. - **Grant Expiration**: Subscription credit allocations expire after 30 days on each cycle. - **Cancellation**: Subscriptions can be canceled at any time through the customer billing portal; remaining credits stay active until the end of the billing period. --- ## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ### What can I create with iGen3D? You can create objects, fantasy or sci-fi characters, creatures, weapons, vehicles, architecture, and industrial products. Describe shape, style, and materials, or upload a reference image to guide the generation. ### Can I use an image as a starting point? Yes. Choose Image to 3D and upload a JPG, PNG, or WebP image up to 10 MB. You can optionally attach a prompt to instruct the AI which parts of the image to emphasize. ### What file format do I download? All models export as standard **GLB files**. You can inspect the model in our 3D browser viewer and import it directly into Blender, Maya, Unity, Unreal Engine, or slicer software. ### How do generation credits work? New accounts receive 5 signup credits once. Standard 3D generation costs 5 credits. Paid subscription tiers provide monthly credit allowances (from 100 to 2,500 credits). Unused monthly subscription credits expire every 30 days. Failed tasks are refunded automatically. ### Do I own the models I create? Yes. Paid subscribers hold commercial rights to use, modify, and integrate their generated 3D assets in commercial projects, games, animations, and marketing materials, subject to our Terms of Service. ### Do I need 3D modeling experience? No modeling experience is required to generate and view models. However, for specialized pipelines (rigging for game animation, clean quad retopology, or support structures for 3D printing), standard 3D software like Blender can be used for secondary finishing. ### How long does a generation take? Most 3D generations complete within 30 to 90 seconds depending on input complexity, model queue, and server demand. Progress is tracked in real-time on your dashboard. --- ## 6. Official URLs & Resources - **Home / 3D Canvas**: https://igen3d.com/ - **Image to STL Converter**: https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/image-to-stl - **Online STL Viewer**: https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/stl-viewer - **Online GLB Viewer**: https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/glb-viewer - **Image to GLB Converter**: https://igen3d.com/3d-tools/image-to-glb - **Inspiration & Prompts**: https://igen3d.com/inspiration - **Subscription Pricing**: https://igen3d.com/pricing - **Model Architecture**: https://igen3d.com/models - **About Us**: https://igen3d.com/about - **Customer Support**: https://igen3d.com/contact - **Terms of Service**: https://igen3d.com/terms - **Privacy Policy**: https://igen3d.com/privacy - **Refund Policy**: https://igen3d.com/refund - **Acceptable Use Policy**: https://igen3d.com/acceptable-use - **Legal Notice**: https://igen3d.com/legal-notice ### Markdown Mirrors for Machine Readers - **LLM Index**: https://igen3d.com/llms.txt - **Complete LLM Knowledge Base**: https://igen3d.com/llms-full.txt - **Homepage Markdown**: https://igen3d.com/index.md - **Pricing Markdown**: https://igen3d.com/pricing.md - **FAQ Markdown**: https://igen3d.com/faq.md