Tripo 3D Generation
Turn text or images into production-ready 3D models with sculpture-level geometry, sharp edges, and PBR materials — in under 90 seconds.
10 free generations included. No API key, no signup, no credit card.
Features
- Text-to-3D: Describe any object in natural language → get a production-ready 3D model
- Image-to-3D: Upload a single photo → AI reconstructs it in full 3D with accurate geometry
- Multiview-to-3D: Provide multiple angle photos → reconstruct with higher accuracy
- Sculpture-Level Geometry: Industry-leading mesh quality with sharp edges, clean topology, and precise surface detail
- PBR Materials: Physically-based rendering textures (albedo, normal, roughness, metallic) out of the box
- Auto-Rigging: AI-powered automatic skeleton binding — turn any humanoid model into an animatable character in seconds
- 10 Animation Presets: Walk, run, jump, climb, slash, shoot, idle, hurt, fall, turn — applied directly through the skill
- Stylization: Transform models into LEGO, Voxel, Voronoi, or Minecraft styles
- Format Conversion: Convert to GLTF, USDZ, FBX, OBJ, STL, 3MF — ready for any pipeline
- Re-Texturing: Apply new textures with standard or detailed quality
- Quad Mesh Output: Clean quad topology for subdivision workflows (Maya, Blender, ZBrush)
- Auto Real-World Scale: Automatically sizes models to real-world dimensions (meters)
All Actions
| Action | Description | Credit Cost |
|---|---|---|
generate |
Create a 3D model from text, image, or multiview | 1 free credit |
status |
Check task progress (0-100%) | Free |
download |
Get model download URLs | Free |
credits |
Check remaining free credits | Free |
prerigcheck |
Check if model can be rigged | Free |
rig |
Auto-rig with skeleton (Tripo or Mixamo spec) | Free |
animate |
Apply animation preset to rigged model | Free |
stylize |
Transform to LEGO/Voxel/Voronoi/Minecraft | Free |
convert |
Convert to GLTF/USDZ/FBX/OBJ/STL/3MF | Free |
texture |
Re-texture a model | Free |
refine |
Refine draft model (v1.x models only) | Free |
Quick Start
Text-to-3D
{ "action": "generate", "prompt": "a medieval castle with stone walls and towers" }
Image-to-3D
{ "action": "generate", "image_url": "https://example.com/photo.jpg" }
Check Progress & Download
{ "action": "status", "task_id": "your-task-id" }
{ "action": "download", "task_id": "your-task-id" }
Full Animation Pipeline
Create animated characters in 4 steps — all through this skill:
1. generate(prompt="knight in plate armor, T-pose") → model_task_id
2. prerigcheck(task_id=model_task_id) → riggable? ✓
3. rig(task_id=model_task_id) → rig_task_id
4. animate(task_id=rig_task_id, animation="preset:walk") → animated model!
Animation Presets
| Animation | Description |
|---|---|
preset:idle |
Standing idle loop |
preset:walk |
Walking cycle |
preset:run |
Running cycle |
preset:jump |
Jump animation |
preset:climb |
Climbing motion |
preset:slash |
Melee attack swing |
preset:shoot |
Ranged attack |
preset:hurt |
Hit reaction |
preset:fall |
Falling animation |
preset:turn |
Turning in place |
Rigging Options
| Spec | Description |
|---|---|
tripo (default) |
Tripo skeleton — optimized for quality |
mixamo |
Mixamo-compatible skeleton — works with Adobe Mixamo library |
Stylization
Transform any model into artistic styles:
{ "action": "stylize", "task_id": "model-task-id", "style": "lego" }
| Style | Description |
|---|---|
lego |
Brick-built appearance |
voxel |
Blocky, voxelized aesthetic |
voronoi |
Organic cellular pattern |
minecraft |
Minecraft-style blocky look |
Adjust block_size (default 80) — larger values = coarser blocks.
Format Conversion
Convert models to any format for your pipeline:
{ "action": "convert", "task_id": "model-task-id", "convert_format": "STL" }
| Format | Extension | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| GLTF | .gltf | Web, three.js, Babylon.js |
| USDZ | .usdz | Apple AR Quick Look, Vision Pro |
| FBX | .fbx | Animation, Maya, 3ds Max, Unity, Unreal |
| OBJ | .obj | Universal exchange, Blender, ZBrush |
| STL | .stl | 3D printing (FDM, SLA, resin) |
| 3MF | .3mf | Advanced 3D printing with color/material data |
Optional: face_limit (default 10000), quad (bool), force_symmetry (bool), texture_size (default 4096)
Model Versions
| Model | Speed | Quality | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
Turbo-v1.0-20250506 |
~5-10s | ★★★☆☆ | Fastest prototyping, concept exploration |
v3.0-20250812 (default) |
~90s | ★★★★★ | Production assets, sculpture-level precision, sharp edges |
v2.5-20250123 |
~25-30s | ★★★★☆ | Fast + balanced, good for quick iterations |
v2.0-20240919 |
~20s | ★★★★☆ | Accurate geometry with PBR materials |
v1.4-20240625 |
~10s | ★★★☆☆ | Legacy, realistic textures |
Use Case Examples
Game Character with Animation
{ "action": "generate", "prompt": "a stylized warrior character in T-pose, suitable for rigging", "model_version": "v3.0-20250812" }
→ then rig → then animate with preset:slash for a melee attack!
E-Commerce Product in USDZ for Apple AR
{ "action": "generate", "prompt": "premium wireless headphone, matte black with rose gold accents" }
→ then convert with convert_format: "USDZ" for Apple AR Quick Look
3D Printing Miniature
{ "action": "generate", "prompt": "tabletop miniature of a dwarf warrior, high detail", "format": "stl" }
→ or generate as GLB, then convert to STL with custom face_limit: 50000
LEGO-Style Art
{ "action": "generate", "prompt": "a cute penguin" }
→ then stylize with style: "lego" for a LEGO brick version
Prompt Tips for Best Results
Be Specific About Shape & Material
- Good: "a weathered wooden rocking chair with curved armrests and woven seat"
- Bad: "a chair"
For Animatable Characters
- Use "T-pose" or "A-pose" in the prompt
- Human/humanoid shapes work best for rigging
Include Material Details
- "matte black finish", "brushed aluminum", "rough stone texture"
Credit System
| Tier | Credits | Setup |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | 10 generations | Nothing — works instantly |
| Own API Key | Unlimited (2,000 free credits on new Tripo accounts) | Sign up at platform.tripo3d.ai |
Post-processing (rig, animate, stylize, convert, texture) is always free and does not consume credits.
Getting Your Own Key
- Visit platform.tripo3d.ai → Sign Up (free)
- Go to API Keys page
- Generate a new key (starts with
tsk_) — copy immediately, shown only once! - Configure:
openclaw config set skill.tripo-3d-generation.TRIPO_API_KEY <your-key>
Why Tripo?
| Feature | Tripo | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Geometry Quality | Sculpture-level, sharp edges | Often blobby or low-detail |
| Auto-Rigging + Animation | Built-in skeleton + 10 animation presets | Usually requires manual work |
| Stylization | LEGO/Voxel/Voronoi/Minecraft built-in | Not available |
| Speed | 5s (Turbo) to 90s (v3.0) | Often 3-10+ minutes |
| Export Formats | 6 formats (GLB/FBX/OBJ/STL/USDZ/3MF) | Usually 1-2 formats |
| PBR Materials | Albedo + Normal + Roughness + Metallic | Often diffuse-only |
| Free Credits | 10 free, no signup needed | Most require API key upfront |
| Post-Processing | Rig/Animate/Stylize/Convert all free | Extra charges per operation |
About Tripo
Tripo is the most advanced AI 3D generation platform by VAST AI Research. Supports the full 3D creation pipeline: generation → rigging → animation → stylization → format conversion → export.