Model Images
Add preview images to your models for quick visual identification
Why Add Images
Model images help you quickly identify models in your library without opening files.
Quick Identification
Browse your library visually and find models at a glance without reading names.
Better Organization
Images make your library more professional and easier to navigate with thumbnails.
Remember Details
Visual reference helps you remember specific models, especially months later.
Client Communication
Show clients visual references when discussing models or confirming orders.
Uploading Images
Add preview images to your models during upload or edit them later.
Upload Process
Click "Upload Image" button
Located in the Model Image section at the top of the upload form
Select image file
Choose a JPG or PNG file from your computer
Preview appears
The image displays in the 192x192px preview box
Upload with model
Image saves when you submit the complete model form
Removing Images
If you upload the wrong image or want to change it before submitting:
- •Click the "Remove Image" button below the preview
- •The preview clears and returns to the placeholder
- •Upload a different image if needed
Supported Image Formats
The Model Library accepts standard web image formats for compatibility and quality.
JPEG / JPG
Recommended
Best for photographs and images with gradients. Smaller file sizes with good quality.
Use for: Photos of finished prints, renders with backgrounds, detailed textures
PNG
High Quality
Best for screenshots, graphics, and images with transparency. Larger file sizes but lossless quality.
Use for: Slicer screenshots, CAD renders, logos, images with transparent backgrounds
Pro Tip: Both formats work well. Use JPG for smaller file sizes or PNG for maximum quality and transparency support.
Image Quality Guidelines
Follow these guidelines to ensure your images display clearly in the library.
Resolution
Minimum: 400x400 pixels
Recommended: 800x800 pixels or larger
Display size: 192x192px (thumbnails), up to full width in modals
- ✓Higher resolution provides clarity when viewed larger
- ✓Square images work best (1:1 aspect ratio)
- ✗Avoid very small images that appear pixelated
Aspect Ratio
- •Images display in a square preview box
- •Non-square images are cropped to fit using object-cover
- •Best practice: crop images to square before uploading
- •Ensure the model is centered if using rectangular images
Lighting & Clarity
- ✓Use good lighting to show model details clearly
- ✓Ensure the model is the focal point
- ✓Use contrasting backgrounds to make the model stand out
- ✗Avoid blurry, dark, or overexposed images
Image Best Practices
What to Photograph
Good Sources:
- ✓Photo of the finished print
- ✓3D render from CAD software
- ✓Slicer preview screenshot
- ✓Marketplace product photo
Avoid:
- ✗Unrelated or generic images
- ✗Failed or incomplete prints
- ✗Messy background clutter
- ✗Poor lighting or blur
Photography Tips
- •Use natural daylight or bright white LED lighting
- •Place model on a clean, neutral background (white, gray, black)
- •Position camera at eye level with the model
- •Show the most interesting angle or overall view
- •Fill the frame - make the model the focus
Editing Images
Basic edits can improve your images significantly:
- •Crop to square aspect ratio (1:1)
- •Adjust brightness and contrast for clarity
- •Remove distracting background elements
- •Resize to around 800-1000px for optimal file size
Changing Images Later
You can add or change model images even after uploading the model.
Edit Process
Open My Library tab
Navigate to the 3D Models page and switch to the Library view
Find your model
Use search or category filter to locate the model
Click Edit button
Click the yellow pencil icon in the Actions column
Update image
Upload a new image or remove the existing one in the edit modal
Save changes
Click Save to update the model with the new image
Note: Changing an image replaces the previous one. The old image is not saved in the system.