> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://sloyd.gitbook.io/documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://sloyd.gitbook.io/documentation/start-here/getting-started-with-sloyd.md).

# Getting Started with Sloyd

### TL;DR <a href="#h_af9143175f" id="h_af9143175f"></a>

Sloyd builds a 3D model from a text prompt or an image, in the browser, in seconds. From there a set of tools takes the model further: animation, retexturing, part splitting, and one click transfer into the app you already work in.

| Start from    | Best for                                           | What you get                                                                              |
| ------------- | -------------------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| A text prompt | Imaginative concepts, creatures, quick blockouts   | <p>• A mesh with baked textures<br>• Style presets to steer the look</p>                  |
| An image      | A faithful match to a reference or a product photo | <p>• High detail mesh from one photo<br>• Four view input when shape accuracy matters</p> |

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### Deep Dive: Generative AI <a href="#h_2249a14442" id="h_2249a14442"></a>

### Image-to-3D and Text-to-3D <a href="#h_9fafa641ce" id="h_9fafa641ce"></a>

How it Works\
Upload a reference photo or type a prompt. Sloyd synthesizes a high detail mesh and textures, with no 3D skills required.

Presets for Perfect Output

Presets are grouped by what you are making: Game Dev, 3D Print, Visualization and Other. Each one sets a triangle budget and a texture size, from 4k triangles for a Roblox accessory up to 500k for a high detail print or an Ultra render. The full list with numbers is on [Text to 3D](/documentation/creating-3d/text-to-3d.md).

Pro Tips for Best Results

* Use evenly lit, clutter-free photos.
* Keep prompts focused on one object plus style keywords (“low-poly wooden crate”).
* For printing, use one of the 3D Print presets.
* Use the style presets in text-to-3D.

Current Limitations & Workarounds

* Geometry is fixed once generated. You can retexture a model, but you cannot reshape it.
* Faces and ultra-complex scenes may need manual cleanup. Generate the parts separately and assemble them in your own tool.

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### Choosing the Right Tool Inside Sloyd <a href="#h_b9a31490bc" id="h_b9a31490bc"></a>

| If you need…                                                    | Use…                                                                                                             |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| A perfect replica of a client's product photo                   | Image-to-3D                                                                                                      |
| Wild creatures or imaginative concepts from a sentence          | Text-to-3D                                                                                                       |
| Better shape accuracy than one photo can give                   | [Multi-Image to 3D](/documentation/creating-3d/multi-image-to-3d.md)                                             |
| A reference image before you commit to a model                  | [Text to Image](/documentation/creating-image/text-to-image.md)                                                  |
| A sketch turned into a finished image                           | [Draw to Image](/documentation/creating-image/draw-to-image.md)                                                  |
| An environment backdrop for a scene                             | [Skybox](/documentation/creating-image/skybox.md)                                                                |
| To fix a photo that gives soft or blobby results                | [Image Edit and Apps](/documentation/creating-image/image-edit-and-apps.md)                                      |
| A character that walks, runs or moves                           | [Animate](/documentation/3d-tools/animate.md)                                                                    |
| Motion copied from a real video clip                            | [Video motion](/documentation/3d-tools/animate/video-motion.md)                                                  |
| A fresh texture on a model you already made                     | [Retexturing](/documentation/3d-tools/retexturing.md) or [Edit Texture](/documentation/3d-tools/edit-texture.md) |
| Separate sub-meshes for per-part texturing or export            | [Split to Parts](/documentation/3d-tools/split-to-parts.md)                                                      |
| A model prepared for a multi filament print                     | [Multicolor Print](/documentation/3d-tools/multicolor-print.md)                                                  |
| A Roblox avatar, skinned and marketplace ready                  | [Roblox Avatar](/documentation/3d-tools/roblox-avatar.md)                                                        |
| To bring in a mesh you made elsewhere                           | [Uploading 3D Model](/documentation/start-here/uploading-3d-model.md)                                            |
| The model inside Blender, Unity, Unreal, Godot or Roblox Studio | [Integrations](/documentation/integrations.md)                                                                   |

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### Use-Case Spotlights <a href="#h_5af19e946d" id="h_5af19e946d"></a>

* Indie Game Devs – Populate levels with optimized assets, then export GLB or FBX.
* 3D Printing Hobbyists – Generate minis: use a 3D Print preset, export STL.
* Graphic & Motion Designers – Drop transparent PNG renders straight into Figma or After Effects.
* Educators & Students – Teach 3D fundamentals without touching Blender.

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### Getting Started in Under 5 Minutes <a href="#h_46f6f76982" id="h_46f6f76982"></a>

1. Sign Up at [sloyd.ai](https://sloyd.ai/).
2. Start From a Prompt or an Image – type what you want, or upload a reference photo.
3. Iterate & Export – unlimited downloads on paid plans; GLB, FBX, OBJ, or STL.
4. Share Links – Collaborate or gather feedback instantly.