Image to 3D Model on macOS

Apple's SHARP (Shape Recovery from Photometric Stereo) and related technologies enable converting 2D images into 3D models directly on macOS.

What It Does

• Takes one or more 2D images as input
• Generates a 3D mesh/model with texture
• Runs locally on Apple Silicon using the Neural Engine
• Useful for AR/VR content creation, game assets, and prototyping

Use Cases

• Quick prototyping — photograph an object, get a 3D model
• AR experiences — generate models for ARKit
• Game development — create assets from real-world objects
• 3D printing — scan objects for reproduction