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Oakgen turns text into a 3D model in two steps. You write a prompt and generate an image of the object, then Image to 3D turns that image into a textured GLB with Meshy V6. The 3D step costs 271 credits, so a full run is roughly 275 to 300 credits. Prices come from Oakgen's pricing code, read on October 25, 2026.
Older versions of this page described a one-step text-to-3D tool on Hunyuan3D V3 at 2 credits. That tool is gone. The old /text-to-3d address now redirects to Image to 3D.
What does Oakgen offer for 3D today?
One model, Meshy V6 image-to-3D, runs through fal. It takes one reference image and returns a 3D mesh with optional textures. There is no text box that goes straight to a mesh.
| Setting | What you can choose on Oakgen | Default |
|---|---|---|
| Input | One reference image | Required |
| Topology | Triangle or quad | Triangle |
| Target polycount | 100 to 300,000 faces | 30,000 |
| Symmetry | Auto, on or off | Auto |
| Remesh | On or off | On |
| Texture | On or off | On |
| PBR maps (metallic, roughness, normal) | On or off | Off |
| A or T pose | On or off | Off |
| Texture prompt | Optional text to steer the surface | Empty |
| Download | GLB, plus OBJ when the provider returns one | |
| Price | 271 credits per model, fixed |
Settings come from the Meshy V6 model config in Oakgen's image gateway. The price comes from Oakgen's pricing code, read on October 25, 2026, and the generator shows the exact price before you run.
How do you turn a text prompt into a 3D model?
Generate the object as a clean image first, then convert it. The image step decides most of the result, because Meshy can only build what it can see.
- Open the AI image generator and pick a model. GPT Image 2 costs 2 credits at low quality and 14 to 18 at medium. Grok Imagine Image costs a flat 7 credits, and Nano Banana 2 at 1K costs 28.
- Write a prompt for one object, whole and centred, on a plain background. "A weathered wooden treasure chest with iron bands, three-quarter view, full object in frame, plain light grey background, soft even studio light" works better than a scene.
- Generate two to four versions and keep the one where the whole object is visible and the edges are clear.
- Open Image to 3D, upload that image and open Mesh settings.
- Set topology and polycount for where the model is going (see the next section), then generate.
- Check the model in the built-in 3D viewer, then download the GLB.
If the viewer cannot load a model, the screen still offers the GLB download, so you can open it in Blender instead.
Which settings should you use for games, printing or renders?
Choose by destination. The table gives starting points, not rules.
| Destination | Topology | Polycount | Texture and PBR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Web or mobile viewer | Triangle | 5,000 to 30,000 | Texture on, PBR off |
| Game prop in Unity or Unreal | Triangle | 10,000 to 50,000 | Texture on, PBR on |
| Close-up product render | Triangle | 100,000 to 300,000 | Texture on, PBR on |
| Base mesh for sculpting or rigging | Quad | 30,000 to 100,000 | Texture off |
| 3D print | Triangle | 50,000 to 300,000 | Texture off |
Quad topology suits models you plan to subdivide, sculpt or deform. Triangles are what game engines render anyway. Turn on A or T pose only for a character you plan to rig, and use the texture prompt to fix a surface the image got wrong, for example "brushed brass, no rust".
How do you write an image prompt that converts well to 3D?
Describe a single object the way a product photographer would shoot it.
- One object. "A stone fountain with lion heads" converts. "A medieval village square" does not, because Meshy builds one object, not a scene.
- Whole and uncropped. Ask for the full object in frame. A cut-off handle becomes a flat stump.
- Three-quarter view. A slightly angled view shows the front and one side, which gives Meshy more of the shape than a straight-on shot.
- Plain background, soft light. A busy background or a hard shadow can end up baked into the texture.
- Named materials. "Polished brass" and "rough-hewn oak" give the texture step more to work with than "metal" and "wood".
If you already have a product photo or concept art, skip the first step and upload it directly.
How much does text to 3D cost on Oakgen?
About 275 to 300 credits for one finished model, depending on the image model you use first. The 3D step is the same 271 credits whatever settings you choose.
| Step | Model | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Image | Grok Imagine Image | 7 |
| Image | GPT Image 2, medium, 1024x1024 | 18 |
| Image | Nano Banana 2, 1K | 28 |
| 3D | Meshy V6 image-to-3D | 271 |
| Total | Grok Imagine Image plus Meshy V6 | 278 |
Prices are from Oakgen's pricing code on October 25, 2026, and the generator shows the exact cost before each run. In money, 271 credits is about $1.29 on the Basic plan ($19 for 4,000 credits) and about $0.89 on the monthly Creator plan ($99 for 30,000 credits), using plan prices from the pricing page on 2026-10-30. Plan prices can change. If a generation fails, Oakgen refunds its credits automatically.
When is another 3D tool a better choice?
Oakgen is a sensible pick if you already use it for images or video and need a 3D model now and then. For other cases, these tools fit better. Vendor details come from each vendor's own pages, read on October 25, 2026.
- You make 3D assets every day. Meshy's own app lists Pro at $20 a month for 1,000 credits, and its API pricing lists 30 credits for a textured Meshy 6 image-to-3D model. That is cheaper per model than Oakgen if 3D is most of your work.
- You want true one-step text to 3D. Meshy's API docs describe text-to-3D as a preview step (mesh only) followed by a refine step (textures). Krea also offers a 3D object generator from text and images.
- You need the newest Meshy model. Meshy's docs list Meshy 7.1 as its latest model, with 2K and 4K geometry options that Meshy 6 does not have. Oakgen runs Meshy 6.
- You need FBX, STL, USDZ or 3MF. Meshy's docs list all of these. Oakgen gives you GLB and sometimes OBJ, so you would convert in Blender.
- You want a free tier. Meshy's free plan gives 100 credits a month under CC BY 4.0, and Tripo's free plan gives 200 credits a month for public, non-commercial models.
What can you use AI 3D models for?
Most uses are early-stage work, where speed matters more than perfect topology.
- Game prototypes. Props, weapons and set dressing to block out a level before an artist builds final assets.
- Product concepts. A rough 3D version of a product idea to look at from every side before CAD work.
- Scene filler for renders. Furniture and decor for an architectural or interior concept render.
- AR and web viewers. GLB is the format most web 3D viewers load.
- Print prototypes. A quick shape check on a 3D printer, after you check the mesh is watertight in your slicer.
Expect to clean up the mesh for production use. Thin parts, hidden faces and anything the image did not show are where generated models need the most fixing.
How we checked this
We read Oakgen's Meshy V6 config, its 3D model list, the Image to 3D screen and the redirect from /text-to-3d in the repository, and took prices from Oakgen's pricing code on October 25, 2026. We read Meshy's pricing page and API docs, fal's Meshy v6 model page, Tripo's pricing page and Krea's 3D page on the same date. We did not generate or compare models for this article, and the settings table is a starting point, not a measured result.
Turn an image into a 3D model
Upload a clean image of one object and download a textured GLB from Meshy V6.
Frequently asked questions
Does Oakgen have a text-to-3D generator?
Not as a single step. As of October 25, 2026, Oakgen's only 3D model is Meshy V6 image-to-3D, and the old /text-to-3d page redirects to Image to 3D. To go from text to 3D, generate an image of the object from your prompt first, then send that image to Image to 3D.
How much does a 3D model cost on Oakgen?
Meshy V6 image-to-3D costs a fixed 271 credits per model in Oakgen's pricing code, read on October 25, 2026. The image you make first adds its own price, for example 2 credits on GPT Image 2 at low quality, 7 on Grok Imagine Image or 28 on Nano Banana 2 at 1K, so a full text-to-3D run is roughly 275 to 300 credits. The generator shows the exact cost before you run it.
What file format do Oakgen 3D models download in?
Oakgen's Image to 3D screen offers a GLB download for every finished model, plus an OBJ when the provider returns one. GLB opens in Blender, three.js viewers and most game engines through their importers. Meshy's own app lists more formats, including FBX, STL and USDZ, if you need them.
Can I control polygon count and topology?
Yes. Under Mesh settings you can pick triangle or quad topology, set a target polycount from 100 to 300,000 faces (30,000 by default), choose symmetry, and switch remeshing, texturing, PBR maps and an A or T pose on or off. You can also add a texture prompt to steer the surface.
Is there a free text-to-3D option?
Not on Oakgen, which has no free credits. Meshy's pricing page, read October 25, 2026, lists a free plan with 100 monthly credits under a CC BY 4.0 licence, which means attribution is required. Tripo's pricing page lists a free plan with 200 monthly credits for public, non-commercial models.
Can I use the 3D models commercially?
Oakgen does not claim ownership of eligible outputs. Under section 4.4 of Oakgen's Terms, your right to use a model depends on following the Terms, the law, the model provider's terms and the rights you hold in the image you upload, such as a character or a product design that belongs to someone else.
