# How to Use Meshy to Design Relief Models

> URL: https://help.meshy.ai/en/articles/900000043-how-to-use-meshy-to-design-relief-models
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> Last updated: 2026-10-26T07:14:55.878Z

Relief turns a single image into a 3D relief panel: a raised design on a flat plate with a completely flat back, ready for 3D printing, laser engraving, or CNC carving.

# Where to find Relief

1. Open the [Meshy workspace](https://www.meshy.ai/workspace) and click **Model** in the left sidebar.

2. Select the **Image to 3D** tab at the top of the panel.

3. Click **Relief**, next to High Detail and Smart Topology.

4. Upload your image, then choose a relief type: **Low Relief** or **High Relief**.

![image](https://cdn.meshy.ai/webapp-assets/help/2dea8a5e4c843590-image.webp)

For the full walkthrough, including how to choose between Low and High Relief, adjust size and depth, and export for printing, see our tutorial: [How to Make a 3D Relief from a Photo](https://www.meshy.ai/tutorials/how-to-make-a-3d-relief).

# FAQ

## **1.How many credits does a generation cost?**

Each generation costs 20 credits. Low Relief and High Relief cost the same.

## **2.How long does generation take?**

About 50 seconds for both Low Relief and High Relief.

## **3.Can I retry for free?**

Free retries are not available at the moment. If a task fails, the credits are automatically refunded. Generating again is charged at the regular price.

## **4.Does adjusting settings cost extra credits?**

No. All adjustments are made in your browser. They don’t regenerate the relief and don’t use any credits.

## **5.Are my settings saved?**

Yes. Settings are saved automatically and are kept after you refresh the page or switch to another asset and come back.

## **6.Why is there a delay when I change a setting?**

The model is rebuilt each time you change a setting, and this takes longer at a Mesh Resolution of 2048. We recommend keeping it at 1024 while you adjust, then raising it once your settings are final.

## **7.Does Relief support textures or multi-color printing?**

Not at the moment. Texture mapping and multi-color printing are planned for a future update.

## **8.Can I change the size when I download?**

Yes. Use **Resize** in Download Settings to scale the model proportionally by height. The change is applied at export.

## **9.Will the exported size match the size I set?**

- **Depth (Z axis):** The exported carving depth always matches your settings.

- **Width and height (XY axes):** With **Remove Base** off, the exported size matches your settings, because the size is based on the longer side of the base. With **Remove Base** on, the XY dimensions will change. To get a specific size, set it with **Resize** in Download Settings.

## **10.Why does my GLB or OBJ file look tiny in my slicer?**

GLB and OBJ files use meters, while slicers read files in millimeters by default. When you import the file, the slicer will ask whether to convert units. Click **Yes** and the model will display at the correct size.

## **11.Why does my STL file look 1000 times larger in Blender or other DCC software?**

STL files use millimeters, while DCC software such as Blender defaults to meters, so the model appears 1000 times larger.