I. Basic Information
Sloyd is an online 3D generation platform for game development, 3D design, and educational creation. Its core features include text-to-3D, image-to-3D, parametric templates, and in-browser editing. Based on a self-developed parametric engine, the product combines template-based modeling with generative models, providing a ready-to-use web editor and integration options such as plugins, APIs, and SDKs to help individuals and teams quickly produce usable 3D assets.
II. Product Overview
Sloyd works in tandem with templates and generative capabilities. Users can directly select templates in the browser and adjust size, detail, and style using sliders, or generate rough models using text prompts or images, and then refine them in the parametric editor. The platform emphasizes real-time performance and usability, supporting automatic UV unwrapping, level-of-detail (LOD) output, and themed material sets for rapid deployment in game engines or printing workflows. For engineering integration, Sloyd provides a Unity plugin, a runtime generation SDK, and a general API, enabling dynamic generation and customization of models based on logic and player input within the engine or on the application side.
III. Core Functions
1. Main functions
Text-to-3D and image-to-3D conversions allow for the generation of 3D sketches within the browser using prompts or images, which can then be further parametrically edited.
A parametric template library covering common props, scenes, and shapes, supporting sliders and numerical fine-tuning to obtain thousands of variations.
Real-time editing and preview, supports quick replacement of materials and textures, and automatically handles UVs and detail levels.
Export in multiple formats, supporting common formats such as obj, glb, and stl, and adapting to mainstream engines and printing workflows.
Themed asset packs and randomization tools allow you to apply styles with a single click and quickly generate a series of assets.
Community and collaboration features allow users to browse community creations and download shared models for learning and rapid building.
2. Technical characteristics
Real-time generation driven by a parametric engine; templates undergo geometric reconstruction and reversible editing within the browser.
Generative capabilities are superimposed, and text and images are transformed into 3D for drafting. Parametric editing ensures structural controllability and topological stability.
Automatic UV and LOD pipelines complete texture unpacking and multi-level detail configuration during output, reducing engine adaptation costs.
Runtime generation and secondary development: Provides Unity plugins, SDKs, and APIs to generate assets offline or online within a project.
IV. Pricing and Versions
Sloyd offers free and paid subscriptions, as well as an enterprise plan. The free plan allows for parametric editing, use of all templates, and image export, but 3D export capabilities are limited. Plus is a monthly or yearly subscription that includes text-to-3D, image-to-3D, unlimited 3D export, textures from 500 to 2000 resolution, and a single custom style. Pro is for advanced individuals and small teams, including higher texture resolution, unlimited custom styles, parallel generation, and priority queues. Studio and Enterprise offer customized quotas, private generators, priority support, and SDK, API, and engine plugin capabilities. Pricing, specific quotas, licensing conditions, and permitted uses are subject to change on the official website; currency and taxes vary by region.
V. Applicable Scenarios and Target Audience
Independent game development and technical art: quickly build prototype scenes and props and generate variants while running within the engine.
3D printing and maker education: use templates and parametric editing to quickly obtain printable models and teaching examples.
Visualization and artistic creation: rapidly generate series of works based on thematic materials and stylized variations.
The product and prototyping teams completed the rough model and scale verification on the web, shortening the cycle from concept to demonstration.
Teaching and training camps lower the learning threshold and standardize the classroom environment by using community works and online editors.
VI. Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How do Sloyd's text-to-3D and parametric editing work together?
A: First, use prompts or images to generate a rough model, and then use parametric templates to refine the geometry and details, thus preserving the generation speed while ensuring controllable structure and usable topology.
Q: How compatible is the Sloyd export format with the engine?
A: Supports common formats such as .obj, .glb, and .stl, which can be directly imported into mainstream engines. The platform handles UV and LOD during export, reducing the workload of adaptation.
Q: Does the game engine provide runtime generation?
A: Yes. Assets can be generated and customized at runtime within the Unity engine via plugins and SDKs, or models can be generated according to rules in any application using the API.
Q: What are the main differences between the free and paid versions?
A: The free version is for beginners and focuses on template editing and image export; Plus and Pro versions enable text-to-3D, image-to-3D, and unlimited 3D export, and provide higher texture specifications and parallel generation capabilities. The enterprise version provides a private generator and priority support.
Q: Are commercial use and redistribution restricted?
A: Commercial use is permitted, but terms regarding redistribution, sale on marketplaces, commercial 3D printing, and use for training models vary depending on the version and are subject to the current subscription terms.
