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PartCrafter

Free#21 of 24 in AI 3D Model Generators

PartCrafter: A research-focused local tool for turning one image into semantically distinct 3D parts. Ranked #21 of 24 in AI 3D Model Generators by our editors (6.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for researchers generating decomposable 3D parts.

6.7/10Editor score
PartCrafter6.7 Visit PartCrafter

At a glance

  • Editor score
    6.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Free plan
  • Best for
    Researchers generating decomposable 3D parts
  • Free plan
    Yes
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Text-to-3D
    No
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026
PartCrafter screenshot
  • Where it wins

    • Generates multiple semantically distinct 3D parts from one RGB image
    • Creates multi-object 3D scenes with local-global attention for coherence
    • Includes local inference, training scripts, pretrained weights, and configurations
  • Where it doesn't

    • Requires a CUDA-enabled GPU with at least 8GB of VRAM
    • Supports image-to-3D generation, but not text-to-3D generation
    • Focused on local implementation rather than a conventional hosted SaaS product

Our verdict on PartCrafter

PartCrafter is an open-source AI model and implementation for developers and researchers generating structured 3D content from images. Its core capability is image-to-3D generation: one RGB image can produce multiple semantically meaningful mesh parts, decomposable objects, or multi-object scenes. The project uses a compositional latent space with part identity embeddings, and it supports VLM-based automatic part-count suggestion and image style transfer for real-world photos. It runs locally on Windows and Linux.

Its standout feature is part-level generation rather than general-purpose 3D creation. Local-global denoising attention is designed to support both part detail and global coherence, while the compositional representation preserves distinct part identities. That makes PartCrafter a focused option for research workflows involving decomposable objects, structured assets, and scene generation from images. The project also provides pretrained weights, inference scripts, training configurations, and a Hugging Face model repository, giving technical users materials for local inference and further training.

The main trade-off is the implementation's technical setup and narrow scope. Local use requires a CUDA-enabled GPU with at least 8GB of VRAM, so it suits teams with compatible hardware and development capacity more than users seeking a browser-first workflow. Google Gemini is listed as an integration, while text-to-3D generation is not part of the stated capability set. Choose PartCrafter for local, research-oriented image-to-3D work where semantically distinct parts matter; choose another tool if you need hosted SaaS delivery or text-driven generation.

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PartCrafter pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on github.com

PartCrafter fact sheet

Free planYes
Paid fromFree
Text-to-3DNo
Image-to-3DYes
Sketch-to-3DNot verified
AI texturingNot verified
Export formatsNot verified
API accessNot verified
Rigging or animationNot verified
DeploymentSelf-hosted
PlatformsWindows, Linux
SupportEmail, Tickets, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations1 integrations: Google Gemini
PricingFree plan
Websitegithub.com
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

PartCrafter integrations

PartCrafter lists 1 integrations on its own site.

  • Google Gemini

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