# How to make a 3D model of a person from a photo

**How do I turn a photo of a person into a 3D model?**

Use a model trained on people. PSHuman reconstructs a full 3D human from a single photo, and SAM 3 Body lifts a person out of a photo into 3D at a very low cost. A full-body photo with the person facing the camera and a simple background gives the best result.

## Models that do this

| Model | Maker | Pick it for | Takes | Credits per run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [PSHuman](https://otoy.studio/models/pshuman) | PSHuman research team | Full 3D human from one photo | Prompt plus image | 69 (from €0.69) |
| [SAM 3 Body](https://otoy.studio/models/sam-3-3d) | Meta | Lifts a person out of a photo, very low cost | Prompt plus image | 2 (from €0.02) |
| [SAM 3 Objects](https://otoy.studio/models/sam-3-3d) | Meta | The same for objects in a photo | Prompt plus image | 2 (from €0.02) |

The lowest-cost option here is **SAM 3 Body**, from 2 credits (€0.02) per run. Credits are OTOY Studio's currency: 1 credit = €0.01. Prices are list prices before plan discounts (paid plans take 10% to 25% off every run). Every model is on every plan, including Free.

## How to do it in OTOY Studio

1. Upload a full-body photo of the person.
2. Add a PSHuman or SAM 3 Body node and connect the photo.
3. Run it and preview the result on the canvas.
4. Download the model, or put it into the 3D scene editor to render a camera move.

## Related

- [Image to 3d model](https://otoy.studio/answers/image-to-3d-model)
- [All AI models and prices](https://otoy.studio/models)

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_Model prices are computed from OTOY Studio's billing configuration, exported 2026-10-20._