Trellis 2 Quickstart: Image to 3D in Under 5 Minutes

Your First 3D Model in 5 Minutes

No installation. No signup. No credit card. Let's create your first AI-generated 3D model with Trellis 2 right now.

Step 1: Open the Demo (30 seconds)

Go to the official Hugging Face demo:

huggingface.co/spaces/Microsoft/TRELLIS

Or use the streamlined interface at trellis-2.com.

Step 2: Prepare Your Image (2 minutes)

The #1 factor for good results: image quality.

Quick Image Tips:

• ✅ Single object, centered
• ✅ Clean background (white or solid color)
• ✅ Good lighting, no harsh shadows
• ✅ At least 512x512 pixels

Best First Images to Try:

• A toy or figurine
• A simple household object
• A piece of fruit
• A shoe or sneaker

Don't Start With:

• People or faces
• Transparent objects
• Scenes with multiple items
• Blurry or dark photos

Step 3: Upload and Generate (1 minute)

1. Click "Upload Image" or drag your file
2. Wait for the preview to appear
3. Click "Generate"
4. Watch the magic happen (~30-60 seconds)

Step 4: Preview Your Model (30 seconds)

Once generation completes:

• Drag to rotate the model
• Scroll to zoom in/out
• Check all angles for quality

Step 5: Download (1 minute)

Click the download button to get:

• GLB file — Works in Blender, Unity, web browsers
• PLY file — 3D Gaussian format
• Preview videos — MP4 renders

🎉 Congratulations! You've created your first AI-generated 3D model.

What To Do With Your Model

View It

• Online: 3dviewer.net — Drag and drop your GLB
• Windows: 3D Viewer app (built-in)
• Mac: Preview or Reality Composer

Edit It

• Blender (free): Full editing, texturing, animation
• Unity/Unreal: Import directly for game projects
• SketchUp: Architecture and product design

Share It

• Sketchfab: 3D model hosting platform
• Twitter/X: Upload video preview
• Discord: Share GLB in communities

Common First-Timer Questions

"Why does the back look weird?"

Trellis 2 generates from a single image. It can't see what's behind your object, so it makes educated guesses. For symmetrical objects, this works well. For complex backsides, try:

• Using a rear-view image separately
• Choosing naturally symmetrical subjects
• Accepting some back-side imperfection

"My model looks low quality"

Try these fixes:

1. Use a higher resolution image
2. Remove the background first (try remove.bg)
3. Ensure good, even lighting
4. Pick a cleaner subject

"It's taking forever to load"

The demo runs on shared servers. Wait times vary:

• Normal: 30-90 seconds
• Busy times: 2-5 minutes
• Solution: Try off-peak hours or use trellis-2.com

"Can I use this commercially?"

Yes! Trellis 2 is MIT licensed. You can:

• Use generated models in commercial projects
• Sell products incorporating AI-generated 3D
• Modify and redistribute

Just don't claim you made the AI itself.

Quick Settings Guide

If you see advanced options, here's what they do:

Tip: Start with defaults. Only change settings if you're not happy with results.

Your Next 5 Projects

Now that you know the basics, try these:

1. Product Mockup

Take a photo of something you want to sell. Generate 3D. Use for marketing.

2. Game Asset

Generate a prop. Import to Unity or Unreal. See it in your game.

3. 3D Print Test

Generate → Download GLB → Open in slicer → Print. (Check our 3D printing guide)

4. AR Filter

Create 3D → Use in Spark AR or Lens Studio → Share on social.

5. NFT Art

Generate unique 3D piece → Mint on your platform of choice.

Level Up: Local Installation

Ready for unlimited generation? Install Trellis 2 locally:

Benefits:

• No wait times
• No usage limits
• Process multiple images
• Full control over settings

Requirements:

• NVIDIA GPU (16GB+ VRAM)
• Linux (Windows experimental)
• ~50GB disk space

Guide: ComfyUI Trellis 2 Setup

The 5-Minute Summary

Total: Under 5 minutes to your first AI 3D model.

Start Creating Now

Trellis 2 makes 3D creation accessible to everyone. You don't need:

• Expensive software
• Years of experience
• Powerful hardware
• Any money at all

Just an image and 5 minutes.

Start generating at trellis-2.com →

Learn More

• Complete Trellis 2 Tutorial
• Blender Import Guide
• Best AI 3D Tools Compared