AI Grayscale Heightmap Generator
Turn images into professional height maps for 3D modeling, CNC relief and 3D printing.
详细介绍
A grayscale heightmap (also called a displacement map) uses pixel brightness to represent surface elevation: brighter values indicate higher areas and darker values indicate lower areas. Heightmaps are used in 3D modeling, game engines, CNC machining and 3D printing for terrain, material displacement and relief workflows.
Choose quick local processing in your browser for a fast preview, or cloud AI inference for monocular depth estimation that can infer more natural shape from ordinary photos. AI inference can be useful for people, animals, objects and scenery, while local processing is useful for quick experiments and simpler artwork.
Adjust displacement depth, surface smoothing and detail retention. Generate up to four candidates to compare, then download a PNG for use in Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, ZBrush and other 3D applications. The first AI run may download and cache the quantized depth model; later runs can reuse the cached model.
The tool is available without an account. Local processing stays in your browser. When you choose AI inference, the image is sent to the cloud service for processing and is handled according to that service's processing requirements.
适用场景
- Game development: create terrain heightmaps or material displacement maps
- 3D printing: turn an image into height data for a relief model
- CNC carving: prepare grayscale input for relief machining
- Material design: create displacement and height maps for 3D materials
使用步骤
- Choose an image to use as the heightmap source.
- Select quick local processing or cloud AI inference.
- Adjust depth and smoothing, then generate up to four candidates.
- Compare the results and download a PNG.
常见问题
What is a grayscale heightmap?
It represents surface elevation with brightness and is used for 3D modeling, material displacement, CNC relief and terrain.
How do local processing and AI inference differ?
Local processing runs in your browser for speed. Cloud AI inference estimates monocular depth and can create more natural relief from photos.
How many candidates can I generate?
You can generate up to four candidates in one run.
Which image formats can I use?
Common image formats such as JPG and PNG are supported as inputs; heightmaps are exported as PNG.
Why can the first AI run take longer?
The quantized depth model may need to download and cache on the first AI run. Later runs can reuse it.
Can I use the PNG in 3D software?
Yes. Import it into tools such as Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine or ZBrush as a displacement or height map.
Does AI inference stay on my device?
Quick local processing stays in your browser. Cloud AI inference sends the selected image to the cloud service for processing.