Meshy Text to 3D allows you to generate highly detailed 3D objects simply by describing them in natural language. Whether it’s a product idea, a creature concept, a game asset prop, or something totally imaginative, just type your prompt and let Meshy bring it to life in 3D — no modeling experience required!
When should I use Text to 3D instead of Image to 3D?
Text to 3D shines when you need something fast and usable without worrying too much about controlling specific visual details.
It’s ideal for rapid experimentation, especially when you have a rough idea but haven’t settled on a clear direction yet.
For higher-level control over visual details, or if you need models in a specific and consistent style, it’s recommended to start with an image instead and use Meshy's Image to 3D mode. You can even generate an image directly within Meshy using AI, then use it as input!
How to generate with Text to 3D
Go to workspace at https://www.meshy.ai/workspace, and select "Text to 3D" from the workspace dropdown menu
Enter a detailed description of your model. Be specific—describe a single main object, its shapes, styles, and unique characteristics to guide our AI.
Select which version of Meshy to use to generate with, using the drop-down menu. It's possible to generate with all versions but note that free users may be limited to legacy versions only when downloading.
Wait for the generation, when complete you can examine the mesh in the viewer to decide if it's suitable. If unsatisfied or if there are minor mesh errors, consider selecting "Retry". Note that paid plans offer a certain number of free retries per generation, you can find the details in our pricing page.
Note that when generating with Meshy 5, you will be presented with 4 draft options to select from instead of 1.
If using it for 3D printing or if you don't require a texture, it's possible to now download your model by clicking the download button below. We recommend .STL or .3MF for 3D prints.
It's also possible to print in color! Or add a base to your model. You can find these options below the model in the viewer by clicking "Print". See tips for 3D printing with Meshy here.
If you would like a texture, select "Texture" below the model. This will take you to the texture window. You can select which AI version you'd like to texture with and click "Texture". Texturing is an extra step with its own credit cost.
Your model is ready! Select the download button below it and choose which format you would like.
✍️ Text to 3D Tips
Focus on describing a single object, not a full scene.
Focus on describing about three to six key descriptive details. Too many might dilute or confuse the final output.
Be specific: type “Smooth gold metal” instead of “looks beautiful.”
Use reference terms: “Like motocross gear,” “in the style of an ancient artifact.”
Add pose terms like “T-Pose” to get a result ready for humanoid character rigging.
Use Meshy Prompt Tools to extract text from images or add style tags.
You can also use the prompt helper to help expand your prompt to add more details.
Examples of strong prompts:
“A sleek, retro-futuristic android head with a glowing eye”
"Humanoid Male wearing a motorcycle helmet and biker outfit, with faded denim jeans, T-Pose"
“A geometric sculpture of cubes and spheres, smooth and polished”
Avoid:
Complex or contradictory descriptions
Prompts that might attempt to create non-physical details in your generation, e.g. smoke, glitter, electric magic energy
Very abstract concepts without tangible visual references
Prompts likely to create ultra-fine details like individual strands of hair
Excessive use of adjectives that might dilute the core concept
Technical jargon that the model might not understand correctly
For further assistance with prompt engineering and ideas, feel free to join the Meshy Discord Community and ask!