Meshy AI is a powerful tool for generating 3D models from text and images. To ensure a safe and positive environment for all users, our platform uses an automated content filter to detect and block Not Safe for Work (NSFW) content.
This article explains how the NSFW filter can impact your Image-to-3D modeling results, especially when you upload source images that are sexually suggestive, explicit, or otherwise violate our Community Guidelines.
By default, NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content is filtered within the public community to ensure a secure and appropriate environment for all users. If you are over the age of 18, you can adjust these settings - please visit the Settings - Preferences page.
How the NSFW Filter Works in Image-to-3D
When you use an image prompt to generate a 3D model, Meshy AI's system first analyzes the uploaded image. If our filter detects content that is NSFW—or even hints at it—it may take one of two actions:
What type of content is blocked? Posting offensive, defamatory, hateful, or discriminatory content, including NSFW, nudity, violent or pornographic images, and adult content is prohibited.
Generation is blocked: The most common outcome is that the generation process is halted entirely, and you will receive a notification that your request was flagged by the content filter.
Incorrect or garbled results: In some cases, the filter may attempt to "sanitize" the image before it's processed by the 3D model generator. This can lead to unexpected and undesirable outcomes, such as:
Distorted or missing body parts: The AI may try to obscure or remove certain features, resulting in a model with a disjointed or unrealistic appearance.
Malformed geometry: The filter's intervention can cause the 3D mesh to be corrupted, leading to strange, glitchy, or unrecognizable shapes.
Generic or nonsensical output: Instead of generating a model based on your image, the AI may produce a completely unrelated or abstract object as a result of the filter's interference.
Why the Filter Can Trigger on "Safe" Images
Sometimes, an image that you believe is SFW (Safe for Work) might still trigger the filter. This can happen for several reasons:
Subtle Suggestiveness: Images that are not explicitly nude but are highly suggestive or focus on certain body parts can be flagged. This includes revealing clothing, provocative poses, or anatomical studies.
Artistic Nudity: While artistic or academic depictions of the human form may be acceptable in other contexts, our automated filter is designed to be cautious. A figure drawing, a nude sculpture, or an ancient statue could be misidentified.
Misinterpretation: The AI can sometimes misinterpret patterns, shadows, or textures in an image, mistakenly identifying them as explicit content.
Other things to note:
The Image to 3D feature does not accept NSFW images as input on the free plan.
When publishing content that may be age-restricted, users must enable the ‘Age Restricted Content’ option. Failure to do so may result in the removal of the work by moderators.
Depictions of nude minors or minors in a sexual manner are strictly prohibited.
How to Avoid Incorrect Results
To ensure you get the best possible 3D models from your image prompts, we recommend the following:
Use SFW Images: Always use source images that are clearly Safe for Work. A general rule of thumb is to ask yourself, "Would I be comfortable showing this image to anyone, anywhere?"
Clear and Specific Prompts: When possible, use a text prompt alongside your image that is descriptive and reinforces the SFW nature of your request.
Adjust Your Image: If you suspect an image might be on the borderline, try editing it first. You can modify the pose, add clothing, or crop the image to focus on a less sensitive area before uploading it to Meshy.
Check Community Guidelines: Familiarize yourself with our full Community Guidelines to understand what type of content is and is not permitted on the platform.
Our goal is to provide a powerful and creative tool while maintaining a safe and respectful community. By using SFW images and understanding how our content filter operates, you can avoid unexpected results and get back to creating amazing 3D models.