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You can turn texts into 3D models using two main methods: 3D modeling software or using AI tools. With 3D modeling software, you can design any 3D model of your liking when you have the time and expertise. However, when it comes to turning texts into 3D models, it’s only limited to typing the text and extruding it into a 3D shape. For anything beyond simple text manipulation, you must do much manual work, including sculpting, drawing, sketching, and refining, to achieve your desired results.
You can also create 3D models from detailed text prompts with AI tools. To do this, you specify the attributes like the shape, size, color, and overall appearance, and then the software does the rest without manually designing it. This is a great option when you want to conceptualize your ideas in 3D quickly or even create simple 3D models and print them with one of the best 3D printers. You can also download and import them to CAD software and customize it further.
Using AI-powered tools to convert text to 3D models is not perfect. They can struggle with more complex 3D models and have inaccuracies, especially in geometry, and you will need to do a lot of work correcting them using 3D modeling software. However, they excel in creating basic 3D designs without taking much time. We will look at how to use 3D modeling software to extrude text and AI tools to enter text prompts and generate 3D models from them.
Let’s begin with the one for extruding texts.
1. Converting text to a 3D Model in Blender
Blender is a free 3D modeling software with 3D modeling, sculpting, rendering, and texturing features. It also comes with text-to-3D conversion features. You can add the text object in Blender, customize the font and size, and extrude it to give it depth. There is an option to further refine the 3D text by applying bevels and adjusting geometry. You can also turn it into a 3D mesh for more detailed modifications. Follow the steps below to turn text into a 3D model in Blender.