TripoSR

Generate 3D models from single images with TripoSR on Clore.ai

Generate 3D models from single images in under a second.

All examples can be run on GPU servers rented through CLORE.AI Marketplace.

Renting on CLORE.AI

1. Visit CLORE.AI Marketplace

2. Filter by GPU type, VRAM, and price

3. Choose On-Demand (fixed rate) or Spot (bid price)

4. Configure your order:

   • Select Docker image

   • Set ports (TCP for SSH, HTTP for web UIs)

   • Add environment variables if needed

   • Enter startup command

5. Select payment: CLORE, BTC, or USDT/USDC

6. Create order and wait for deployment

Access Your Server

• Find connection details in My Orders

• Web interfaces: Use the HTTP port URL

• SSH: ssh -p <port> root@<proxy-address>

What is TripoSR?

TripoSR by Stability AI and Tripo AI enables:

• Single image to 3D mesh generation

• Sub-second inference speed

• High-quality textured meshes

• Export to OBJ, GLB, and other formats

Resources

• GitHub: VAST-AI-Research/TripoSR

• HuggingFace: stabilityai/TripoSR

• Paper: TripoSR Paper

• Demo: HuggingFace Space

Recommended Hardware

Component	Minimum	Recommended	Optimal
GPU	RTX 3060 12GB	RTX 4080 16GB	RTX 4090 24GB
VRAM	8GB	12GB	16GB
CPU	4 cores	8 cores	16 cores
RAM	16GB	32GB	64GB
Storage	20GB SSD	50GB NVMe	100GB NVMe
Internet	100 Mbps	500 Mbps	1 Gbps

Quick Deploy on CLORE.AI

Docker Image:

pytorch/pytorch:2.11.0-cuda12.8-cudnn9-devel

Ports:

22/tcp
7860/http

Command:

cd /workspace && \
git clone https://github.com/VAST-AI-Research/TripoSR.git && \
cd TripoSR && \
pip install -r requirements.txt && \
python gradio_app.py

Accessing Your Service

After deployment, find your http_pub URL in My Orders:

1. Go to My Orders page

2. Click on your order

3. Find the http_pub URL (e.g., abc123.clorecloud.net)

Use https://YOUR_HTTP_PUB_URL instead of localhost in examples below.

Installation

git clone https://github.com/VAST-AI-Research/TripoSR.git
cd TripoSR
pip install -r requirements.txt

# Model downloads automatically on first run

What You Can Create

Gaming & VR

• Convert concept art to 3D assets

• Rapid prototyping for game objects

• Character model generation

• Environmental props

E-Commerce

• Product 3D visualization

• AR try-on experiences

• 360-degree product views

• Virtual showrooms

Architecture

• Quick 3D models from sketches

• Interior design visualization

• Furniture prototypes

• Building element generation

Education

• 3D models for learning materials

• Scientific visualization

• Historical artifact recreation

• Anatomy models

Creative Projects

• Digital art and NFTs

• Animation assets

• 3D printing preparation

• Meme and avatar creation

Basic Usage

Command Line

python run.py input_image.png \
    --output-dir output/ \
    --render

Python API

import torch
from PIL import Image
from tsr.system import TSR
from tsr.utils import remove_background, save_video

# Load model
model = TSR.from_pretrained(
    "stabilityai/TripoSR",
    config_name="config.yaml",
    weight_name="model.ckpt"
)
model.to("cuda")

# Load and preprocess image
image = Image.open("input.png")

# Generate 3D mesh
with torch.no_grad():
    scene_codes = model([image], device="cuda")

# Extract mesh
meshes = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes)

# Save mesh
meshes[0].export("output.obj")

With Background Removal

from tsr.system import TSR
from tsr.utils import remove_background
from PIL import Image

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

# Load image and remove background
image = Image.open("photo.jpg")
image_no_bg = remove_background(image)

# Generate 3D
with torch.no_grad():
    scene_codes = model([image_no_bg], device="cuda")

mesh = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes)[0]
mesh.export("model.glb")  # Export as GLB for web

Batch Processing

import os
from PIL import Image
import torch
from tsr.system import TSR
from tsr.utils import remove_background

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

input_dir = "./images"
output_dir = "./3d_models"
os.makedirs(output_dir, exist_ok=True)

images_to_process = []
filenames = []

for filename in os.listdir(input_dir):
    if not filename.endswith(('.jpg', '.png')):
        continue

    image = Image.open(os.path.join(input_dir, filename))
    image_no_bg = remove_background(image)
    images_to_process.append(image_no_bg)
    filenames.append(filename)

# Process in batches
batch_size = 4
for i in range(0, len(images_to_process), batch_size):
    batch = images_to_process[i:i+batch_size]
    batch_names = filenames[i:i+batch_size]

    with torch.no_grad():
        scene_codes = model(batch, device="cuda")

    meshes = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes)

    for mesh, name in zip(meshes, batch_names):
        output_name = name.rsplit('.', 1)[0] + '.obj'
        mesh.export(os.path.join(output_dir, output_name))
        print(f"Generated: {output_name}")

Export Formats

from tsr.system import TSR
from PIL import Image

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

image = Image.open("input.png")

with torch.no_grad():
    scene_codes = model([image], device="cuda")

mesh = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes)[0]

# Different export formats
mesh.export("model.obj")   # Wavefront OBJ
mesh.export("model.glb")   # GLTF Binary (web-ready)
mesh.export("model.ply")   # PLY format
mesh.export("model.stl")   # STL (3D printing)

Render Preview Video

from tsr.system import TSR
from tsr.utils import save_video
from PIL import Image
import torch

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

image = Image.open("input.png")

with torch.no_grad():
    scene_codes = model([image], device="cuda")

# Render 360 degree video
render_images = model.render(
    scene_codes,
    n_views=30,
    return_type="pil"
)

save_video(render_images[0], "preview.mp4", fps=30)

Gradio Interface

import gradio as gr
import torch
from PIL import Image
from tsr.system import TSR
from tsr.utils import remove_background
import tempfile

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

def generate_3d(image, remove_bg, output_format):
    if remove_bg:
        image = remove_background(image)

    with torch.no_grad():
        scene_codes = model([image], device="cuda")

    mesh = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes)[0]

    with tempfile.NamedTemporaryFile(suffix=f".{output_format}", delete=False) as f:
        mesh.export(f.name)
        return f.name, image

demo = gr.Interface(
    fn=generate_3d,
    inputs=[
        gr.Image(type="pil", label="Input Image"),
        gr.Checkbox(label="Remove Background", value=True),
        gr.Dropdown(choices=["obj", "glb", "ply", "stl"], value="glb", label="Output Format")
    ],
    outputs=[
        gr.File(label="3D Model"),
        gr.Image(label="Processed Input")
    ],
    title="TripoSR - Image to 3D",
    description="Generate 3D models from single images in seconds. Running on CLORE.AI GPU servers."
)

demo.launch(server_name="0.0.0.0", server_port=7860)

With Mesh Refinement

from tsr.system import TSR
from PIL import Image
import torch

model = TSR.from_pretrained("stabilityai/TripoSR")
model.to("cuda")

image = Image.open("input.png")

with torch.no_grad():
    scene_codes = model([image], device="cuda")

# Extract with higher resolution
mesh = model.extract_mesh(
    scene_codes,
    resolution=256  # Higher = more detail, default is 128
)[0]

mesh.export("high_detail.obj")

Performance

Resolution	GPU	Speed	Quality
128 (default)	RTX 3090	0.5s	Good
128	RTX 4090	0.3s	Good
256	RTX 4090	1.2s	Better
256	A100	0.8s	Better

Common Problems & Solutions

Poor 3D Quality

Problem: Generated mesh looks wrong or distorted

Solutions:

• Use images with clear subject and simple background

• Remove background before processing

• Use front-facing view of object

• Ensure good lighting in source image

# Always remove background for best results
from tsr.utils import remove_background

image = Image.open("photo.jpg")
clean_image = remove_background(image)

Background Removal Fails

Problem: Background removal leaves artifacts

Solutions:

• Pre-process with dedicated tool like rembg

• Manually edit image background

• Use images with simple backgrounds

pip install rembg

from rembg import remove
from PIL import Image

image = Image.open("photo.jpg")
image_no_bg = remove(image)
image_no_bg.save("clean.png")

Out of Memory

Problem: CUDA OOM on high resolution

Solutions:

# Use lower resolution
mesh = model.extract_mesh(scene_codes, resolution=128)

# Or clear cache between batches
import torch
torch.cuda.empty_cache()

Mesh Has Holes

Problem: Generated mesh has missing parts

Solutions:

• Use higher resolution extraction

• Try different viewing angle of subject

• Post-process mesh in Blender or MeshLab

• Use images with complete object visibility

Slow Processing

Problem: Takes too long per image

Solutions:

• Use batch processing for multiple images

• Lower resolution for prototyping

• Use RTX 4090 or A100 GPU

Troubleshooting

3D mesh quality poor

• Use images with clear object boundaries

• Remove or mask background

• Front-facing views work best

Export fails

• Check output directory exists

• Verify mesh format is supported

• Ensure enough disk space

Texture missing

• Some exports don't include texture

• Use GLB format for textured output

• Check material export settings

Out of memory

• TripoSR is efficient but needs 6GB+

• Reduce output resolution

• Process one image at a time

Cost Estimate

Typical CLORE.AI marketplace rates (as of 2024):

GPU	Hourly Rate	Daily Rate	4-Hour Session
RTX 3060	~$0.03	~$0.70	~$0.12
RTX 3090	~$0.06	~$1.50	~$0.25
RTX 4090	~$0.10	~$2.30	~$0.40
A100 40GB	~$0.17	~$4.00	~$0.70
A100 80GB	~$0.25	~$6.00	~$1.00

Prices vary by provider and demand. Check CLORE.AI Marketplace for current rates.

Save money:

• Use the Spot market for interruptible work — about a third of servers price spot below on-demand (median ~13% off), the rest match it

• Pay with CLORE tokens

• Compare prices across different providers

Next Steps

• Stable Diffusion - Generate input images

• IC-Light - Relight images before 3D

• ComfyUI - Workflow integration