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2D to 3D
(formerly named "Imagepopper")
Turn a black & white .jpg into a 3D model. Make pendants, nameplates, earrings, and more!
The Vibe iPhone Case
3D print a custom iPhone 4 or 4s case with your favorite sound from SoundCloud.
Sake Set
easy-create cups and tumblers from scratch and get them 3D printed in food-safe ceramic.
Statement Vase
Turn text into a striking 3D printed design. Use it for flowers, pens, or LED tea lights.
Cookie Caster
cookiecaster.com
Unleash your creativity, draw your own unique custom cookie cutter, and we’ll 3D print it for you.
Mixee Me
mixeeme.com
Mixee Me's free designer makes it easy to create cartoon versions of yourself and friends.
Minetoys
www.minetoys.com
Turn your Minecraft character into a real life figurine.
Cell Cycle
www.n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com/cellCycle
Play with an interactive physics simulation and easy-create beautiful nature-inspired jewelry.
Shapewright
ship.shapewright.com
In need of a spaceship? In a hurry? ShapeWright generates custom spacecraft at the click of a button!
Mineways
www.mineways.com
Export your Minecraft models for 3D printing.
Message Napkin Ring
Say something nice at the table.
Custom Cufflinks
Customize with 2 or 3 letters. Choose from solid stainless steel or solid silver.
Draw Your Own Earrings
Draw a design with pencil and paper on our template. Upload it and we'll turn it into a finished design, complete with earring hooks.
Full Color Photoshaper
Take any photo and turn it into a 3D memory!
Electrobloom Ring Creator
Create your own flower ring in various styles and colors.
Ring Creator
Customize your own ring with text and 3D print it!
Poker Chip Creator
Make your own poker chip (or medallion) and 3D print it!
Shape Carving Editor
Turn 8-Bit Sprites into 3D Printable Models.
The Variable Cross
Create a 3D printed sterling silver cross.
Shapewright Ring Creator
Create a 3D printed sterling silver ring.
Crayon Creatures
Turn your children's drawings into a 3D printed figurine with Crayon Creatures. No 3D modeling required.
Excited to learn 3D modeling? Try these 3D applications.
(Beginners' tip: Use a 3-button mouse or a tablet with these programs.)
SketchUp
Free
Commonly used for modeling buildings, furniture, and trains, you'll find it easy to get started with the few simple controls.
Windows, Mac
Sculptris
Free
Similar to sculpting a virtual ball of clay, Sculptris lets you model complex organic shapes in great detail.
Windows, Mac
Blender
Free
A powerful application with full-fledged professional tools, Blender has a wide community and resources to help you learn.
Windows, Mac, Linux
3D Model to Print
Online Service
A revolutionary cloud-based software service, focused on 3D architectural models.
Autodesk 123D
Online and iOS Apps
Autodesk's 123D suite of free 3D modeling software is designed to make it easy to start designing for 3D Printing.
TinkerCad
www.tinkercad.com
Easy enough for kids, powerful enough to keep you building for hours. Save designs on the web and export directly to Shapeways.
3D Tin
Free
A free browser-based CAD editor. Perfect for beginners and young makers, but with a growing list of advanced features attracting professional 3D artists as well.
