By now, you’ve used Gemini to generate figurine concept art with text prompts. But images alone aren’t enough—we need to convert those 2D outputs into 3D figurines.
In this part, we’ll walk through free tools you can use to transform your Gemini designs into real 3D models you can rotate, edit, and even 3D-print.
🟢 Step 1: Understand the Conversion Process
Gemini → gives you images (concepts).
We need another tool → to convert images → 3D models (.obj, .fbx, .glb).
Here’s the workflow:
- Generate figurine images in Gemini.
- Upload them into a 3D-conversion tool.
- Export the 3D model.
🟢 Step 2: Free AI Tools for 2D → 3D Conversion
1. Meshy AI (Free Tier)
- Website: https://www.meshy.ai
- Upload your Gemini-generated image.
- Choose Text-to-3D or Image-to-3D.
- Export as
.glbor.obj.
👉 Meshy is great for figurines in anime, chibi, and fantasy styles.
2. Kaedim3D (Free Trial)
- Website: https://kaedim3d.com
- Upload 2D art → AI generates a 3D version.
- Free trial available for beginners.
👉 Best for game-ready figurines.
3. Blender + ControlNet (Free)
- Blender (free 3D software) → https://www.blender.org
- With plugins like ControlNet (Stable Diffusion add-on), you can turn 2D into 3D.
- More advanced, but very powerful.
🟢 Step 3: Upload Your Gemini Image to Meshy
Let’s use Meshy for this tutorial (easiest).
- Go to Meshy.ai and sign up (free).
- Click Image-to-3D.
- Upload the figurine image you saved from Gemini.
- Wait for AI to process and generate a 3D preview.
- Export as
.glb(works in most 3D editors).
🟢 Step 4: Test Your Figurine in a Viewer
After export, you’ll want to preview the 3D model:
- Use Sketchfab (https://sketchfab.com) – Free online 3D viewer.
- Or open in Blender → Import
.glbor.obj.
🟢 Step 5: Organize & Save
Save the 3D model in your project folder under:AI_Figurines/3D Models/figurine_name.glb
This keeps everything ready for editing in Part 4.
🎯 Pro Tips for Better Conversions
- Try multiple angles/images from Gemini to give the 3D tool more reference.
- Use clear poses (standing, sitting, action stance) for better AI output.
- If the model looks messy, import into Blender and clean it up.
- Save often—3D rendering can take time.
🚀 What’s Next?
In Part 4, we’ll open your figurine inside Blender, fix errors, add colors and textures, and make your AI figurine look like a polished 3D collectible.
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Before you set up Gemini, make sure you’ve read Part 2: How to Set Up Gemini for Making 3D Figurines.