AI 3D RETOPOLOGY
Your 3D model looks great, but does it have more polygons than you need? Give complex meshes a fresh start with AI-powered retopology. Upload an existing 3D model, choose a target polygon count, and create a new mesh with triangle or quad topology—without rebuilding the entire model by hand. Simplify a character, clean up an AI-generated asset, or prepare a model for your next creative project.
Automatic retopology · Custom polygon count · Triangle and quad options · GLB download
Upload a GLB or choose a saved model. Set a target polygon count, choose triangle or quad topology, and inspect the processed result.
Your model is sent to an AI service for this paid retopology task.
Credits for this task: 50
A lower polygon target may remove fine details. Your target is an estimate, not a guarantee of the exact output count.
EXPLORE DIFFERENT MESH OPTIONS
A model can look great on screen while containing more geometry than your project needs. Retopology creates an alternative mesh structure to inspect and refine. The examples below describe common use cases; they are not claimed before-and-after results.
Character mesh
Characters with detailed clothing, hair and accessories can be difficult to edit. Try a target polygon count and compare the new silhouette and important details with your original model.
Explore a different mesh structure without rebuilding the character from scratch.
AI-generated model
AI-generated assets may have dense or uneven polygon layouts. Retopology can create an alternative mesh to inspect before continuing with another creative workflow.
The result depends on the source mesh and chosen settings.
3D object or prop
A decorative object, fantasy item or game prop may contain more polygons than you need. Try another target and judge the balance between recognizable shape and geometry.
Keep the original model so you can compare versions and settings.
No verified retopology before-and-after assets are available for this page. These are use-case descriptions, not samples of completed processing or claims about polygon reduction.
Try Automatic 3D Retopology →A SIMPLE WORKFLOW
Upload a GLB from your computer or select a completed model saved to your account. Characters, props, decorative objects and other compatible assets can be starting points.
Set a target polygon count and choose triangle or quad topology for your intended next step. Lower counts can reduce complexity but may remove fine details; higher counts retain more room for geometry.
Start retopology and inspect the new mesh in the 3D viewer when processing finishes. Check the shape and surface details before downloading the GLB.
A NEW WAY TO APPROACH YOUR MESH
Explore a version of a dense mesh with fewer polygons while aiming to retain recognizable features.
Automatic retopology offers an alternative starting mesh without reconstructing the entire surface manually.
Try a remeshed version of an AI-generated character or object before taking it into another modeling workflow.
Select triangle or quad topology and compare alternatives to the original geometry.
Start with a compatible GLB instead of recreating the object from an image or text prompt.
Download the processed model and inspect or edit it in compatible 3D software.
CHOOSE YOUR MESH STRUCTURE
Different 3D projects can benefit from different polygon structures. Choose based on what you plan to do next, then inspect the result in your intended software.
Triangles are widely used in real-time 3D rendering. A triangle-based mesh may be useful when exploring polygon budgets for props, scenes and interactive models.
A triangle option does not guarantee the result meets every engine or performance target.
Quad-oriented geometry can be useful when you plan to keep editing a model in 3D software. It provides an alternative mesh layout to inspect and refine.
Automatic quad retopology does not guarantee perfect edge loops, all-quad geometry or animation-ready topology.
If you are exploring lighter real-time assets, triangle may be a useful starting point. If you intend to continue editing the shape, consider quad. The best option depends on the model and your next step.
WAYS TO USE RETOPOLOGY
Create an alternative mesh for a character whose geometry is dense or difficult to edit. Inspect the result before continuing with character work.
Explore lower-polygon alternatives for props and characters in a personal game project. Check geometry, materials and performance before a finished release.
Use automatically generated topology as a reference or starting point. Compare it with the original to learn how mesh structures describe the same shape.
Explore another mesh structure before customizing an avatar. Shoulders, elbows and other deformation areas may still need manual work.
Try another polygon count for fantasy items, miniatures, decorative objects or collectibles and choose a version that suits your next step.
Explore new geometry for a scene or older asset without redesigning the object from the beginning.
SET A PRACTICAL TARGET
There is no single ideal polygon count for every model. The right target depends on shape, intended size, camera distance and how you plan to use the asset.
A lower target is useful for exploring simpler geometry. Too few polygons can make curved surfaces angular, remove small features or change the shape.
A higher target may leave more geometry to represent intricate features, though the resulting asset can remain relatively complex.
Start with a target that suits your project, inspect the result and compare it with the original. Check silhouettes, thin parts, facial features and curves.
The number you enter is a target, not a guarantee that the output will contain that exact polygon count.
GET A BETTER STARTING POINT
Missing surfaces or disconnected geometry can lead to unexpected results. Inspect the original GLB before processing.
A very low target may visibly change the model. Consider which details you need before choosing a count.
Fingers, straps, blades, handles and other narrow features can be sensitive to remeshing.
Faces, hands, joints and curved character surfaces may need a closer look after retopology.
Remeshing changes geometry and may affect UV coordinates, material mapping or surface appearance.
Treat retopology as one step in your workflow. Keep the source so you can compare results or try different settings.
AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL
Manual retopology gives experienced artists detailed control over polygon placement, edge flow and deformation areas. But not every personal project needs that level of control. Automatic retopology can quickly create an alternative mesh when you want to explore polygon counts or continue working on a model whose appearance you already like. For facial animation, complex deformation and other specialized tasks, manual adjustments may still be necessary.
Automatic retopology is a useful starting point—not a replacement for every manual modeling technique.
KEEP BUILDING
Turn an image into a 3D model. Create a starting model from a character illustration, product reference or object photo.
Try Image to 3D →Create a 3D model from your idea. Describe an object or character and generate a starting point without an existing model.
Try Text to 3D →Turn objects in an image into 3D assets. Select objects and generate separate models you can continue refining.
Try Image to 3D Objects →Take a humanoid character toward animation. For a suitable model, explore automatic skeleton creation and a starter animation.
Try AI Auto Rigging →AI 3D retopology automatically creates a new polygon structure for an existing model. It can help you explore different polygon counts and mesh layouts without manually rebuilding the whole surface.
Yes. Upload a compatible GLB or select a saved model, set a target polygon count, choose triangle or quad topology, then start processing. Inspect and download the result when it is ready.
You can choose a target below the original count. The tool attempts to create a mesh near that target, but the exact count and detail preservation can vary.
Yes, compatible GLB models from AI 3D generators can be processed. This can help when the source geometry is dense or difficult to edit. Results depend on the original model.
Polygon reduction generally decreases the count in an existing mesh. Retopology creates a new mesh structure and may change how polygons are arranged across the surface. The two processes are related but not identical.
Triangle topology is commonly used in real-time rendering. Quad-oriented topology can be useful if you plan to keep editing a model. Neither guarantees every technical requirement, so inspect the result in your intended software.
It depends on complexity, style, intended use and animation needs. A small background character may need less geometry than a detailed close-up character. Try a reasonable target and check important details.
You can experiment with characters, props and objects for personal game projects. Review geometry, materials, UVs and performance before using an asset in a finished game.
The process attempts to maintain the recognizable shape while changing geometry. Small features, sharp edges, thin parts and complex surfaces can change, especially at lower targets.
Not necessarily. Retopology changes the mesh and may affect UV coordinates, material mapping or surface appearance. Inspect the download and adjust it in 3D software if needed.
No. Choosing quad requests a quad-oriented mesh, but does not guarantee perfect edge loops or exclusively ideal quads. Complex characters and mechanical details may need manual cleanup.
Possibly, depending on the geometry and your animation requirements. Retopology does not create a rig, assign skin weights or guarantee deformation-ready edge flow. Additional work may be needed.
This workspace accepts GLB files up to 50 MB. It does not directly accept OBJ, FBX or STL in this workflow.
The processed model can be downloaded as GLB. Many 3D apps and viewers support it, though import and editing capabilities vary.
Yes. Blender can import GLB through its glTF importer. Inspect the geometry, materials and topology, then continue editing if needed.
Retopology can be one preparation step, but it does not guarantee printability. Check for holes, non-manifold geometry, thin walls and suitable dimensions.
Each retopology job costs 50 credits. You need sufficient credits to start. The cost is separate from any earlier model generation.
No. This workflow requires an account with sufficient credits. The credit requirement is shown in the workspace before you start.
Processing time depends on the model and current queue. The workspace displays the result when the job finishes.
The job recovery process is designed to refund credits for processing failures and timeouts. Contact support if the expected refund is missing. A completed job with an unsatisfactory mesh is not necessarily a processing failure.
MAKE YOUR MESH WORK FOR YOU
You do not always need to create a new model. Sometimes, you just need to make the one you have easier to work with. Upload your asset, choose a topology and polygon target, and explore a remeshed version.
Automatic retopology · Triangle or quad · Custom polygon target · GLB download
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