Microsoft launches Copilot 3D, an AI tool that transforms photos into 3D models: Try it now | Technology News

The feature is currently available for free for “a subset of users”, but you will need to sign in using your Microsoft or Google account to use it.

Microsoft recommends that users try the feature on a desktop computer, as you may encounter issues when trying to access it from a mobile browser. To use Copilot 3D, simply head over to Copilot.com from your favourite browser and click on the sidebar button that appears on the top left of the window. Now, tap on Labs, and proceed to click the ‘Try now’ button below Copilot 3D.

All you need to do is upload an image and Copilot 3D will do the rest. (Express Photo)

As of now, you can only upload PNG or JPG images under 10MB, but Microsoft might add support for more file formats and increase the size limit in the future. Once you upload an image, simply click on the Create button and wait anywhere between a few seconds to a minute to get a 3D version of that image.

Microsoft recommends that the images you want to convert to 3D models should have a clear background or separation between the subject and the background. According to The Verge, Copilot 3D might struggle with animals and certain objects, but it does a good job when it comes to furniture and objects like an umbrella and a banana.

All 3D models generated by Copilot 3D can be exported to an Augmented Reality app and are saved in GLB format, meaning it is compatible with most 3D viewers, tools and engines. These 3D models are saved for 28 days and can be accessed from the My Creations page.

Microsoft also suggests that you stick to uploading images you own the rights to, and avoid uploading anything that shows people, as your account might get banned for violating terms and conditions. Also, these creations won’t be used to train future AI models, but anything illegal will be automatically blocked.