Magic Image-to-3D API

Q: What is the Magic Image-to-3D model ID?

Use magic/image-to-3d as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with your AI/ML API key.

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Magic Inc image-to-3D model generates 3D assets from single 2D images for game, VR, and design workflows.

Modalities: Text, ImageImage
Price: $0.5per generation
Model type: Image generation
Released: Dec 8, 2025

Magic Image-to-3D overview

Magic Image-to-3D by Magic Inc.

Create 3D assets with Magic Image to 3D API, optimized for fast workflows in game development, AR/VR, and e-commerce.

Magic Image-to-3D specs

Model ID: magic/image-to-3d
Developer: Magic Inc.
Input: Text, Image
Output: Image
Endpoint: POST https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations

Magic API seamlessly converts sparse 2D photos into usable 3D models. The system learns to maintain multi-angle coherence, reconstructing surfaces and textures into a single, consistent asset from minimal input.

Drastically cut down on manual modeling labor.
Perform reliably with incomplete or imperfect image sets.
Deliver a practical balance of fast turnaround, high-quality visuals, and structurally sound geometry.

Input Requirements

Optional views: Left, Right, Back
Recommended resolution: 512×512 or higher
Background: Neutral or lightly cluttered (segmentation supported)

Output Formats

Textures: UV-mapped, PBR-ready
Coordinate system: Right-handed, normalized scale
Topology: Triangulated mesh suitable for downstream optimization

Performance Benchmarks

Magic Image-to-3D was evaluated against standard metrics for 3D reconstruction quality:

LPIPS (Learned Perceptual Image Patch Similarity): Scores 0.21 on the challenging Google Scanned Objects dataset, indicating high perceptual similarity to ground truth models.
Chamfer Distance: Achieves a distance of 0.85 (lower is better), demonstrating accurate geometric reconstruction from sparse views.
User Preference Study: In a blind A/B test with creators, 78% preferred the topology and texture coherence of Magic Image-to-3D outputs compared to other single-image methods.

Key Features & Capabilities

Minimal Input, Maximum Output: Generate a full 360-degree 3D model from just a single front-facing photo. Additional views dramatically improve quality.
High-Resolution Texturing: Automatically generates detailed, plausible textures for all sides of the object, including unseen areas.
User-Friendly Workflow: No 3D modeling expertise required. The process is as simple as uploading photos and downloading the model.
Production-Ready Outputs: Models are optimized, watertight, and come with PBR-ready materials suitable for game engines, AR/VR, and 3D printing preparation.

Limitations & Ethical Considerations

Input Sensitivity: Output quality is directly tied to input image quality (lighting, clarity, background).
Geometric Complexity: Highly complex geometry (e.g., dense foliage, intricate chainmail) may be approximated rather than perfectly reconstructed.
Intellectual Property: Only generate 3D models from images you own or have explicit rights to. Do not replicate copyrighted designs or artworks.
Bias: As with all AI models, outputs may reflect biases present in the training data.

Use Cases

E-commerce & Retail: Rapid 3D model creation for product visualization, interactive catalogs, and AR try-on experiences.
Game Development: Fast prototyping of assets, creating variants of props, or generating background objects.
Digital Archiving & Museums: Creating accessible 3D records of artifacts or items from limited photographic references.
3D Printing & Maker Community: Turning a photo of a cherished item, pet, or custom design into a printable 3D model.
AR/VR Content Creation: Quickly populating virtual environments with custom 3D objects.

Use cases

Convert product photos into rotatable 3D models for Shopify, Amazon, or AR try-on.

Use the model for e-commerce product visualization, where a single product photo can become a 3D asset for a store viewer or ad creative.

Export 3D outputs for social ads, including slow-rotation video clips and A/B testing against static thumbnails.

Create STL files for physical prototyping and internal 3D print review before manufacturing.

Magic Image-to-3D API pricing

Magic Image-to-3D pricing in US dollars
Usage	Price	Unit
Image generation	$0.5	per generation

Prices from the AI/ML API price list, checked on Nov 4, 2026.

Magic Image-to-3D vs other image models: prices

AI/ML API rates for 5 models, per generation.

AI/ML API prices in USD per generation
Model	Per generation
Magic Image-to-3D	$0.5
Nano Banana Pro Edit	$0.15
Gemini 3 Pro Image Edit	$0.25
Nano Banana Pro	$0.25
Meshy 6 Image to 3D	$0.8

How to use the Magic Image-to-3D API

View docs

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key

export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
  "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}'

import os
import requests

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
    "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
    "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}

response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())

const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
    "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
  }),
});

if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());

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Magic Image-to-3D FAQ

What inputs and outputs does Magic Image-to-3D support?

Magic Image-to-3D takes image, text as input and returns image.

When was Magic Image-to-3D released?

Magic Image-to-3D became available on December 8, 2025.

How much does Magic Image-to-3D cost?

Magic Image-to-3D costs $0.5 per generation on AI/ML API, billed as you go with no subscription.

How is Magic Image-to-3D billed?

Magic Image-to-3D is billed per generation, a fixed charge per output rather than by prompt length.

Can Magic Image-to-3D take an existing image as input?

Yes, Magic Image-to-3D accepts image input as well as a text prompt.

Who created Magic Image-to-3D?

Magic Image-to-3D was built by Magic Inc..

How do I call Magic Image-to-3D on AI/ML API?

Send a request to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with magic/image-to-3d as the model id.

Is Magic Image-to-3D available through a single API key?

Yes. Magic Image-to-3D is served through AI/ML API, so the same key and endpoint format used for other models applies.

What kinds of projects is Magic Image-to-3D designed for?

It generates 3D assets from single 2D images, intended for use in game development, VR, and design workflows.

What is the Magic Image-to-3D model ID?

Use magic/image-to-3d as the model parameter. Requests go to https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations with your AI/ML API key.

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Magic Image-to-3D API

magic/image-to-3d

Build with your agent

Give your agent the model details, code and documentation.

1Get your API key

Create API key

export AIMLAPI_KEY="8f2b4c7d9a1e6b3f…"

2Make your first request

curl 'https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations' \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $AIMLAPI_KEY" \
  -H 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  -d '{
  "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
  "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}'

import os
import requests

headers = {
    "Authorization": f"Bearer {os.environ['AIMLAPI_KEY']}",
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
}
payload = {
    "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
    "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
}

response = requests.post("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations", headers=headers, json=payload, timeout=120)
response.raise_for_status()
print(response.json())

const response = await fetch("https://api.aimlapi.com/v1/images/generations", {
  method: "POST",
  headers: {
    Authorization: `Bearer ${process.env.AIMLAPI_KEY}`,
    "Content-Type": "application/json",
  },
  body: JSON.stringify({
    "model": "magic/image-to-3d",
    "front_image_url": "https://example.com/input.jpg"
  }),
});

if (!response.ok) throw new Error(`HTTP ${response.status}`);
console.log(await response.json());

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Magic Image-to-3D API

Magic Image-to-3D overview

Magic Image-to-3D by Magic Inc.

Magic Image-to-3D specs

Input Requirements

Output Formats

Performance Benchmarks

Key Features & Capabilities

Limitations & Ethical Considerations

Use Cases

Use cases

Magic Image-to-3D API pricing

Magic Image-to-3D vs other image models: prices

How to use the Magic Image-to-3D API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

Related articles

Magic Image-to-3D FAQ

Start building with Magic Image-to-3D

Magic Image-to-3D API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

Magic Image-to-3D API

Magic Image-to-3D overview

Magic Image-to-3D by Magic Inc.

Magic Image-to-3D specs

Input Requirements

Output Formats

Performance Benchmarks

Key Features & Capabilities

Limitations & Ethical Considerations

Use Cases

Use cases

Magic Image-to-3D API pricing

Magic Image-to-3D vs other image models: prices

How to use the Magic Image-to-3D API

Build with your agent

1Get your API key

2Make your first request

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