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AutoDepth AI sits at rank 149 in the superhive library. Worth knowing before you commit: it has been developed and tested on Windows only, it needs an active internet connection to reach its online AI services, and it works best with Blender installed from the official website rather than the Steam build.
AutoDepth AI is a Blender add-on that turns 2D images into 3D data using AI. It automatically generates depth height maps from your images and can apply displacement mapping to models, then generate 3D models from those depth maps. A text-to-image feature lets you create images directly inside the add-on from descriptive prompts. A recent update introduced one-click local installation, so a single button installs and runs Stable Diffusion and ControlNet, and higher-resolution depth maps can be generated from images in about five seconds.
The add-on connects to online AI services and needs an active internet connection to function. It has been developed and tested on Windows only, with support for other operating systems planned for the future. The developer recommends installing Blender from the official website, since the Steam build is not well supported.
AutoDepth AI runs on Blender 4.3 through 5.0 and works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. It is distributed under the GPL license and sits at rank 149 in the superhive library.
Autodepth Ai is best for blender users turning 2D images into depth maps, displacement, and 3D models, with applications across terrains, architectural visualizations, and digital art.
Autodepth Ai is completely free to download and use.
AutoDepth AI supports Blender versions 4.3 through 5.0 and works with the Cycles and Eevee render engines. For the smoothest experience, the developer recommends downloading Blender from the official Blender website rather than the Steam release, which the add-on does not run well on. Running Blender as administrator is also advised so the add-on can install the files it needs. Full setup details are on the developer's page.
AutoDepth AI has been developed and tested on Windows only. The developer notes that compatibility with other operating systems is planned for the future, but at present macOS and Linux are not confirmed as supported. If you're on Windows, running Blender with administrative privileges is recommended so the add-on can install the required files. Check the developer's page for the latest on wider operating-system support.
AutoDepth AI connects to online AI services and requires an active internet connection to work. Its depth mapping, text-to-image generation, and related features rely on that connection, so an offline setup will not function. A recent update also added one-click local installation, letting you install and run Stable Diffusion and ControlNet through a single button and then confirm the setup with a check step. See the developer's page for current requirements.
AutoDepth AI installs through Blender's add-on system. First run Blender as administrator so it can write the files it needs, then go to Edit > Preferences > Install From Disk and select the add-on's zip file. Next, click the Install Dependencies button; Blender may appear to freeze while it installs the required files. Finally, click Check Module Installation, which should report that the modules are installed. From there the add-on is ready to use.
AutoDepth AI is listed as free in this catalog. Licensing and pricing can change, so check the developer's page for the current terms before you download. On superhive it shows more than 1,800 sales and 43 ratings, and it is distributed under the GPL license. Keep in mind that it also connects to online AI services and requires an active internet connection, which is worth factoring in alongside any licensing considerations.
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