Working with image files in Shapr3D

Image files in Shapr3D

Images can be used in Shapr3D as references when creating sketches and 3D models. You can also capture images of your designs to share ideas, document your work, or create presentations.

Shapr3D supports importing the following image formats:

• PNG (.png)
• JPEG (.jpg, .jpeg)
• TIFF
• BMP
• ICO
• RAW
• GIF (non-animated)

Import image files into Shapr3D

Shapr3D supports importing image files into the modeling space as references for sketching and modeling.

You can use imported images to:

• Trace shapes and outlines while sketching.
• Reference dimensions and proportions from existing designs.
• Use photographs or illustrations as visual guides.

After importing an image, you can position and resize it in the modeling space and adjust its opacity to make sketching over it easier.

Export images from Shapr3D

You can capture images of your designs for collaboration, documentation, and presentations using Screenshot or Visualization.

Capture a screenshot

Use Screenshot to capture an image of your design without the modeling interface. This is useful for sharing design progress, reviewing geometry, and communicating ideas.

In the Image export category, select Create Screenshot to open the Screenshot tool.

Capture a Visualization image

Use Visualization to create presentation-ready images of your designs with materials and lighting.

In the Image export category, select Open Visualization to switch to Visualization mode.

Considerations when using image files

Images and editable geometry

Imported images serve as visual references. Their contents are not automatically converted into editable sketch curves or 3D bodies.

Choose between PNG and JPEG

• PNG: Suitable for screenshots, illustrations, and images that benefit from lossless compression.
• JPEG: Suitable for photographs and images where smaller file sizes are preferred.