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True Depth: Depth Map Generator

by Lewis Martin·Modeling

Images © Lewis Martin. Used for product review; image policy.

Why we like it

Holding rank 39 in the Superhive library, True Depth: Depth Map Generator earns its place by turning 2D images into displaced 3D geometry locally, with V3 extending it to perspective scenes, HDRI studios and 3D printing.

What is True Depth: Depth Map Generator?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator uses an AI model to create detailed depth maps from any image or video, then displaces that depth into real 3D geometry in a single click, all inside Blender. The model runs entirely on your own PC or Mac and can use either CPU or GPU, with GPU processing running up to three times faster. Your images stay on your machine and are not uploaded to any servers.

Version 3.0 adds Perspective Mode, which unprojects a photo through a virtual camera into true 3D geometry you can orbit in the viewport, with live Field of View, depth range and resolution controls. The HDRI Dome Studio turns any HDRI or 360° image into a seamless dome with a shadow-catching floor, so models dropped inside cast shadows and pick up reflections.

A dedicated 3D Printing panel converts Flat Relief or Perspective meshes into watertight solids and exports scaled STL files for Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura and more. Additional controls cover surface presets such as glass, mirror and matte, detail bump and displacement, tilt correction and PNG alpha support.

Who is True Depth: Depth Map Generator best for?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator is best for blender users converting images, video or HDRIs into 3D geometry, building perspective scenes and HDRI studios, or preparing print-ready models.

How much does True Depth: Depth Map Generator cost?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator is completely free to download and use.

Key features

  • One-click generation of 3D geometry from any image or video using an AI depth model
  • Runs 100% locally on PC or Mac with CPU or GPU processing, up to 3× faster on GPU
  • Perspective Mode unprojects photos through a virtual camera into orbitable 3D scenes
  • HDRI Dome Studio builds a seamless dome and shadow-catching floor from any HDRI or 360° image
  • 3D Printing Suite outputs watertight solids and scaled STL files for Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer and Cura
  • Surface presets (glass, mirror, matte), detail bump and displacement, and tilt correction
  • Image, video and batch modes, selectable AI model sizes (S/M/Large), and PNG alpha support

Tags

#depth map#AI#2D to 3D#displacement#HDRI#3D printing#geometry#Blender

Frequently asked questions

Does True Depth: Depth Map Generator run on Mac as well as PC?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator runs 100% locally on both PC and Mac. Its AI model processes images and video on your own hardware using either CPU or GPU, so nothing is sent to an online service. GPU processing runs up to three times faster than CPU, and it can handle 4K images in seconds. Because everything stays on your machine, your images are never uploaded to any servers, and there are no subscriptions or online services involved.

Does True Depth: Depth Map Generator need a GPU?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator works with either CPU or GPU, so a GPU is not required. Using one delivers up to three times the speed compared with CPU, and it's especially fast on NVIDIA cards. You choose CPU or GPU when you import your image, video or HDRI. Either way, the AI model runs locally on your own hardware, and you can pick from selectable AI model sizes: S, M and Large.

Can True Depth: Depth Map Generator export models for 3D printing?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator includes a dedicated 3D Printing panel that converts Flat Relief or Perspective meshes into guaranteed-watertight solids, with every modifier and detail pass baked in. You can also generate straight from an image as an AI Relief or a backlit Lithophane. It uses real millimetre sizing with automatic height, enforced minimum thickness and an optional raised frame, then exports STL files correctly scaled for Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, Cura and other slicers.

Is True Depth: Depth Map Generator free?

True Depth: Depth Map Generator is listed as free in this catalog, and it includes free updates for life. Licensing terms can change over time, so check the developer's page for the current details before downloading. Everything runs locally on your own PC or Mac using CPU or GPU, without relying on subscriptions or online services for the AI processing.

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