Meta SAM 3D
Open-source models that reconstruct objects and human bodies in 3D from a single photo.
Our editorial assessment, based on the public sources listed below. Last reviewed .
- Task rank
- #10
- Tier
- A
- Score
- 79.0
Strengths
- Reconstructs detailed meshes from one photo
- SAM 3D Body estimates full body/hand/foot poses
- Open source and integrable
Considerations
- Research-oriented; needs technical setup
- Not a turnkey creator app
Price
Open source / free
Shown for reference — price is not part of the score.
Score breakdown
- Performance
- 80.0
- 55% of score
- Reputation
- 76.0
- 35% of score
- Recency
- 84.0
- 10% of score
The overall score combines these sub-scores using the weights shown. How we score →
Verification status
Each field carries its own re-verification date. Amber means older than 90 days — treat those figures as stale until re-checked.
- Pricing
- Benchmark
- Reputation
- Feature list
Checked against the sources listed below.
Sources
- SAM 3D (Meta AI) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- AI 3D Model Generators in 2026 (Cinevva guide) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Best AI 3D Model Generator 2026: Pricing Compared (Sloyd) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- 10 Best Image to 3D Tools in 2026 (3D AI Studio) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
- Best AI tools for 3D design and modeling 2026 (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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- Top 15 AI Tools to Turn Anything into 3D in 2026 (Text, Images & Scans) (opens in a new tab)Accessed:
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