- Autodesk launches Wonder 3D, a new generative AI model in Autodesk Flow Studio that enables Text to 3D, Image to 3D, and Text to Image creation.
- Wonder 3D helps creators accelerate 3D workflows, reduce technical complexity, and move faster from concept to production.
- Designed for professionals and new creators alike, Wonder 3D expands access to 3D creation across game development, film, marketing, and physical prototyping.
Autodesk introduced Wonder 3D, a new generative AI model within Autodesk Flow Studio, that’s designed to help artists, studios, and emerging creators turn text and images into editable 3D assets faster, more intuitively, and with creative control built in.
How to get from imagination to 3D assets, faster
Creating 3D characters and objects has traditionally been a complex process requiring significant manual effort. Wonder 3D changes that equation. With Text to 3D, Image to 3D, and Text to Image capabilities, Wonder 3D enables creators to generate 3D assets from simple text or reference images, then refine, remix, and reuse them across projects. This dramatically accelerates workflows from early concept through downstream production. By reducing the time required to create characters and props and removing workflow bottlenecks that delay production teams, Wonder 3D lowers the barrier to entry for 3D creation, without compromising creative intent or flexibility.
Built for how creators work
Wonder 3D supports exploration, iteration, and momentum, helping creators stay focused on storytelling, not technical overhead. Here’s how Wonder 3D helps creators to explore, iterate, and build faster:
- Text to 3D: Turn written prompts into editable 3D characters, creatures, or props. Creators describe what they envision and generate detailed 3D assets complete with geometry and textures that can be refined and reused across projects.
- Image to 3D: Convert sketches, reference images, or concept art into textured 3D models. From a single image, users can create editable assets and adjust form, texture, and structure as development progresses.
- Text to Image: Generate concept visuals in seconds to explore characters, scenes and styles before bringing the strongest ideas directly into 3D workflows for further development.
- Export either USD, STL, or OBJ files for further refinement in your application of choice. Characters and props can move beyond the screen into 3D printing, physical prototyping, and real-world model creation.
“Creating 3D assets has traditionally been a complex process requiring significant manual effort,” said Nikola Todorovic, co-founder of Wonder Dynamics, an Autodesk company. “We created Wonder 3D to help remove these pain points and help creators of all skill levels generate and iterate on 3D assets quickly, without slowing down production.”
More access to 3D creation
As creative teams face growing pressure to deliver more content in less time, Wonder 3D helps streamline production, unlock new creative possibilities, and expand who can meaningfully participate in 3D creation. Wonder 3D is designed to support a broad range of creators and use cases:
- Professional studios can prototype and iterate on characters, creatures, and props faster.
- Virtual production and XR teams can rapidly populate scenes with usable 3D models.
- Indie developers, hobbyists, and content creators can build high-quality 3D assets without large teams or specialized pipelines.
- Marketing and creative teams can produce 3D models for pitches, campaigns, and client previews with greater speed and flexibility.
By combining generative AI with editable workflows, Wonder 3D enables creators to move faster without sacrificing control, quality, or flexibility – making Autodesk Flow Studio an accessible entry point into 3D creation and is a powerful rapid prototyping tool for studios working across digital and physical workflows.