How to Turn a Logo or Image Into a 3D Model

Prepare artwork that will trace cleanly

Remove shadows, gradients and photographic backgrounds before import when possible. The outer boundary should be easy to distinguish at a glance. If the design contains text, a vector export or high-resolution monochrome image produces a more predictable outline than a compressed screenshot.

• Prefer PNG for transparency and sharp edges.
• Leave margin around the artwork so the outer shape is not clipped.
• Separate overlapping coloured pieces if they need different depths or materials.
• Check that enclosed areas such as the centre of a letter O are visible.

Import and choose the correct image workflow

1. Paste, drop or choose the image in Create.
2. Choose Logo / flat shape to request a suggested outline.
3. If the suggestion is inaccurate, add the image as a reference and choose Manual outline.
4. Use the front orthographic view so pointer positions map predictably to the flat artwork.
5. Set opacity and lock the reference before tracing manually.

Build a clean outline

Every extra point becomes part of the generated shape. Place points at corners and major direction changes rather than sampling every pixel. Crossing edges produce invalid polygons and should be fixed before extrusion.

1. Trace the outer boundary in one consistent direction.
2. Close the outline and inspect it without the reference image.
3. Delete or reposition redundant points that create bumps.
4. Select the traced shape and use Cut traced hole for enclosed negative spaces.
5. Repeat holes separately rather than connecting them to the outer boundary.

Set depth, bevel and material

Extrusion depth determines how three-dimensional the logo feels from an angled camera. Bevel softens edge highlights, but an oversized bevel can distort narrow parts of the artwork.

1. Start with shallow depth and inspect the logo in perspective.
2. Add a small edge softness value so front edges catch light.
3. Reduce bevel if narrow letters or spikes collapse.
4. Choose a material preset and set base colour, roughness and metalness.
5. Use separate objects when different logo elements need different materials.

Create a transparent logo render

1. Choose a lighting environment that separates the front and side surfaces.
2. Add an Orbit, Push in or Turntable camera preset if motion is required.
3. Open Export → Image / video rendering.
4. Choose Transparent PNG for still compositing.
5. Choose a studio background for a self-contained social or presentation render.
6. Render video only after confirming the first frame and animation duration.

Common logo conversion problems

• Jagged edges usually mean the trace contains too many points or the source image is too small.
• Missing centres in letters require explicit traced holes.
• Dark sides are normally a lighting or material issue, not missing geometry.
• A warped narrow section often means the bevel is too large for that part of the shape.
• An image with internal gradients needs painting or separate materials after geometry is created.