The Sloyd blog

Techniques, tips and strategies for creating amazing 3D content!
3D Modeling

Top Tripo Alternatives for 3D Model Generation

Explore top Tripo alternatives for 3D modeling! Discover Sloyd, DreamFusion, Spline & more for AI-powered 3D creation. Find your perfect tool!
Game Development

Generate Stylized 3D Props for Unity Using AI

Create stunning, stylized 3D props for Unity games using AI. Learn how Sloyd's Text-to-3D revolutionizes game asset generation. Boost your workflow!
Game Development

How to Use AI to Speed Up 3D Game Development

Revolutionize game development! Discover how AI, like Sloyd.ai, accelerates 3D asset creation, ensures consistent art, & streamlines scene building.
Sloyd Tutorial

Combining Image-to-3D and Templates for Custom Assets

Master 3D creation with Sloyd.ai's hybrid workflow! Combine AI-generated uniqueness with template precision for optimized, custom 3D assets.
3D Printing

How to Create STL Files from Text Prompts

Turn text into 3D models! Generate STL files from text prompts using Sloyd.ai's text-to-3D tool for easy AI printing. Learn how now!
3D Modeling

A Guide to Sloyd’s Export Formats for Any Use Case

Unlock your 3D models! Explore Sloyd's export formats: OBJ, GLB, STL, PLY. Perfect for web, gaming, AR/VR, and 3D printing projects.
3D Modeling

Tips for Better Results in Image-to-3D Tools

Master image-to-3D! Get optimal AI 3D models from your photos with expert tips on backgrounds, focus & lighting. Improve your 3D conversions now.
3D Printing

How to Make 3D Printable Terrain for Wargames

3D print custom wargaming terrain easily! Discover how Sloyd.ai simplifies design with templates & image-to-3D, creating epic, printable battlefields.
3D Modeling

10 Best Alternatives to Blender for 3D Modeling and Asset Creation

Looking for Blender alternatives? Explore 10 powerful 3D modeling tools—from Maya to Sloyd—each with unique strengths for animation, game dev, printing, and more.
3D Modeling

How to Quickly Create 3D-Printable Fantasy Miniatures from Reference Images

Create custom 3D-printable fantasy miniatures in minutes using Sloyd's AI-powered Image-to-3D tool. Learn how to turn your sketches or concept art into high-quality STL models—no modeling skills needed.
3D Modeling

Free DnD 3D Models for 3D Printing

Download a collection of free 3D models for use in tabletop games like DnD or fantasy video games!
3D Modeling

7 Best Practices for AI-Generated 3D Models in Game Development

Discover essential best practices for using AI to create 3D models in game development, enhancing quality, performance, and workflow efficiency.
3D Modeling

Ultimate Guide to 3D Mesh Compression

Explore essential techniques for 3D mesh compression, enhancing performance and reducing file sizes without sacrificing quality.
3D Modeling

How Iterative Refinement Improves 3D Prompts

Iterative refinement in 3D modeling streamlines workflows and enhances precision, enabling creators to produce high-quality models effortlessly.
3D Modeling

10 Tips for Creating Print-Ready 3D Models with AI

Explore how AI tools streamline 3D modeling for print readiness, enhancing efficiency, design quality, and error detection.