Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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youtube.com/watch?v=2NROp309-b4 - UPDATE: True Depth V3 Tutorial
What if you could take a flat 2D image—and turn it into a 3D model in Blender, in just a few clicks? That’s exactly what we’re doing today, using the AI-powered True Depth add-on.
superhivemarket.com/products/truedepth?ref=88 - True Depth add-on (affiliate link)
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youtube.com/watch?v=jwsqwgwvwg8 - True Depth Installation Tutorial + Demo by Lewis Martin
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Demo images: drive.google.com/drive/folders/1NqXfZkKku316qY_mzehNDCRLUKmx8fSP?usp=sharing

Anton Dmitriev on Artstation: artstation.com/anton_dmitriev
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While True Depth isn't the only solution for converting 2d to 3d using ai-driven algorithms, it's seamlessly integrated into Blender. For an alternative ai-driven method, check this tutorial:
youtube.com/watch?v=qsQnvozJ6pg - Generate Depth Maps and Displace Super-detailed Bas-reliefs
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Timecodes:
00:00 - Introduction
00:33 - True Depth installation
01:14 - How to convert 2d image to 3d model
03:57 - Using True Depth
04:53 - Advanced settings
06:14 - Creating a quick 3d environment from a 2d image
07:53 - (Optional) Video file depth maps
08:28 - Conclusion
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