> 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 Sloyd gives you two complementary AI workflows inside one browser-based platform: | Workflow | Best For | Key Benefits | | ---------------------------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Parametric AI (Template Editor) | Hard-surface props, buildings, weapons, vehicles, wearables |

• Instant, clean topology and UVs
• Sliders + text prompts for fine control
• Unlimited previews & downloads on paid plans

| | Generative AI (Image-to-3D & Text-to-3D) | Highly specific references, organic objects, concepting |

• Upload a photo or type a prompt—Sloyd builds the model for you
• High-detail meshes with baked textures

• Unlimited generations with paid plan

| Use Parametric AI for precision and easy edits, then switch to Generative AI when you need original, detail-rich meshes. Mix and match in a single project—Sloyd handles the heavy lifting. *** ### Deep Dive: Two Workflows, One Creative Playground ### 1. Parametric AI (Template Editor) How it Works\ Professional artists craft modular templates. You drive them with sliders, toggles, or natural-language prompts to reshape geometry, add details, and apply materials in real time. Stand-Out Features * Visual WACK Widget – Click any part to reveal adjustable parameters. * Quick Palettes & Toon Shader – Swap colors or switch to cel-shading for stylized renders. * Snapshot Camera – Export transparent PNGs for marketing art at any angle. When to Choose Parametric AI * You need dozens of building variations for a game level—fast. * Clean topology and light polygon counts are non-negotiable. * You plan to rig, animate, or 3D-print the model later. *** ### 2. Generative AI (Image-to-3D & Text-to-3D) How it Works\ Upload a reference photo or type a prompt. Sloyd’s Generative AI synthesizes a high-detail mesh and textures—no 3D skills required. Presets for Perfect Output | Preset | Tri Count | Ideal Use | | ------------ | ------------------ | ------------------------------ | | High Quality | \~40 k | Cinematic renders, concept art | | Low Poly | \~5 k | VR, mobile, web games | | 3D Printing | Solid mesh, no UVs | Tabletop minis, prototypes | 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 the 3D printing preset. * Use the style presets in text-to-3D Current Limitations & Workarounds * Generative models are less editable; you can retouch materials, but geometry is fixed. Hidden features * Faces and ultra-complex scenes may need manual cleanup—use Parametric AI for precision parts, then layer Generative AI assets as background props. *** ### Choosing the Right Tool Inside Sloyd | If you need… | Use… | | ------------------------------------------------------ | --------------------------------- | | Clean, game-ready props you can tweak forever | Parametric AI | | A perfect replica of a client’s product photo | Generative AI (Image-to-3D) | | Wild creatures or imaginative concepts from a sentence | Generative AI (Text-to-3D) | | Hundreds of house variations for a city block | Parametric AI + randomize | | Quick render for marketing | Either workflow → Snapshot Camera | *** ### Use-Case Spotlights * Indie Game Devs – Populate levels with optimized assets, then export GLB or FBX. * 3D Printing Hobbyists – Generate minis: use 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. *** ### Getting Started in Under 5 Minutes 1. Sign Up at [sloyd.ai](https://sloyd.ai/) – Free tier includes Parametric AI previews. 2. Pick Your Workflow – Template Editor for structured assets, Generative AI for unique forms. 3. Iterate & Export – Unlimited downloads on paid plans; GLB, FBX, OBJ, or STL. 4. Share Links – Collaborate or gather feedback instantly. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://sloyd.gitbook.io/documentation/start-here/getting-started-with-sloyd.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.