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Overview

Modly is a groundbreaking open-source desktop application that empowers users to generate 3D models directly from images using local AI. Running entirely on your GPU, Modly offers a powerful, private, and accessible solution for transforming 2D visuals into 3D assets. It's designed for Windows, Linux, and Apple Silicon macOS.

Key Features

  • Local AI-Powered 3D Generation: Leverage cutting-edge AI models that process data entirely on your machine, ensuring privacy and offline functionality.
  • GPU Accelerated: Optimized for performance, utilizing your GPU to significantly speed up the 3D model generation process.
  • Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available as a desktop application for Windows, Linux, and Apple Silicon Macs.
  • Extensible Architecture: Supports external model and process extensions, allowing users to integrate a wide range of AI models and custom workflows. Easily install extensions from GitHub repositories.
  • In-App Mesh Optimization: Smooth and decimate imported meshes directly within the application for optimized results.
  • Command-Line Interface (CLI): Automate workflows, integrate with scripts, and interact with a running Modly instance programmatically.
  • Workflow Customization: Build and manage complex generation pipelines through a visual workflow editor.

Typical Use Cases

  • 3D Content Creation: Quickly generate base meshes from photographs for use in game development, animation, virtual reality, and augmented reality projects.
  • Prototyping: Rapidly create 3D models of objects from reference images for design and engineering prototypes.
  • Digital Art and Design: Transform artistic imagery into 3D assets for digital sculptures or unique visual effects.
  • Educational Tools: Facilitate learning about 3D modeling and AI by providing an accessible, local tool.
  • Research and Development: Experiment with various AI models and workflows for image-to-3D generation.

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JavaScript

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Python

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Cuda

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Desktop app to generate 3D models from images or prompt using local AI — runs entirely on your GPU

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3d

ai-local

ai-tools

desktop-app

modly

open-source

self-hosted

Contributors

Languages

JavaScript

3%

C++

6%

Python

21%

Objective-C++

1%

Cuda

1%

TypeScript

67%