# How to make a 3D model from a text prompt

**How do I generate a 3D model from text with AI?**

Describe the object and run a text-to-3D model. Meshy and Hunyuan3D generate textured 3D models from text in OTOY Studio. You get a mesh you can download, retexture or drop into the 3D scene editor. For more control over the look, generate an image of the object first and use image-to-3D.

## Models that do this

| Model | Maker | Pick it for | Takes | Credits per run |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Meshy 7 Text](https://otoy.studio/models/meshy) | Meshy | Meshy's latest text-to-3D | Prompt plus image | 110 (from €1.10) |
| [Meshy 6 Text](https://otoy.studio/models/meshy) | Meshy | The previous Meshy release | Prompt plus image | 74 (from €0.74) |
| [Hunyuan3D 3.1 Pro (Text)](https://otoy.studio/models/hunyuan-3d) | Tencent | Tencent, quality mode | Text prompt | 48 (from €0.48) |
| [Hunyuan3D 3.1 Rapid (Text)](https://otoy.studio/models/hunyuan-3d) | Tencent | Tencent, speed mode | Text prompt | 35 (from €0.35) |

The lowest-cost option here is **Hunyuan3D 3.1 Rapid (Text)**, from 35 credits (€0.35) 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. Write a prompt that describes one object: shape, material and style. Leave out the background.
2. Add a text-to-3D node, connect the prompt and run it.
3. Preview the mesh on the canvas, then download it or retexture it with Meshy 5 Retexture.
4. To light it and render a camera move, use "Build a scene around it".

## Related

- [Image to 3d model](https://otoy.studio/answers/image-to-3d-model)
- [Meshy vs rodin vs hunyuan 3d](https://otoy.studio/models/compare/meshy-vs-rodin-vs-hunyuan-3d)
- [How to retexture a 3D model with AI](https://otoy.studio/guides/retexture-a-3d-model)
- [All AI models and prices](https://otoy.studio/models)

Try it free: https://app.otoy.studio (the free plan includes 100 credits a month, no credit card).

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