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What is a GLB file? How to open, check and use one
A GLB file is a 3D model in binary glTF 2.0: what is inside it, how to open it on any device, how to make it smaller, and where it is used.
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Everything we learn turning photos into 3D
How to turn a photo into a 3D model, which files you get, and what easyrender can and cannot model.
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Sell vintage furniture online: platforms, photos, shipping
Sell vintage furniture online: where to list it, how to price it from sold listings, how to photograph flaws, what to write and how to ship it.
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3D for ecommerce: how stores get 3D models
3D for ecommerce: what a 3D product model adds, which files a store needs (GLB and USDZ), four ways to get one, and the limits to know first.
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Product photography for ecommerce: a small shop setup
Product photography for ecommerce on a small budget: one soft light, a plain background, a fixed shot list, and what Amazon and Shopify ask for.
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How to turn a photo into a 3D model
How to turn a photo into a 3D model: which photo to use, how to check the sides the camera never saw, the files you get and the limits.
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Comparisons
Side-by-side looks at 3D modeling methods and tools, for when a guide is not enough to choose.
360 product photography or a 3D model? How to choose
360 product photography or a 3D model for your online store: how each is made, where each one plays, what it costs, common mistakes and which to pick.
Hire a 3D modeler or use AI? Cost, time and limits
Hire a 3D modeler or use AI from a photo? What each one costs, what you hand over, how long it takes, the usual mistakes, and when each is the right call.
Meshy alternative for product photos: easyrender
A fair Meshy alternative for turning one product photo into a 3D model, with sourced pricing, inputs and formats, and who should pick each tool.
Photogrammetry software vs one-photo AI: which to use
Photogrammetry software compared with one-photo AI: RealityScan, Metashape, Meshroom, Polycam and Zephyr, their photo needs, prices and when each fits.
Tripo alternative for product photos: easyrender
A fair Tripo alternative for turning one product photo into a 3D model, with sourced inputs, credit costs and formats, and who should pick each tool.