Avatar 3D

Generate interactive 3D avatars from a single photo using AI. Choose between cursor-tracking rotation or full 3D model export.

Features

• Two Generation Modes:
• Cursor Tracking - Generate a grid of head rotation frames for mouse-follow effect
• 3D Model - Generate an actual GLB 3D model you can use in Blender, Unity, etc.
• Pixar-Style Preprocessing - Photos are transformed into stylized 3D characters
• Custom Style Prompts - Add accessories, change styles (cyberpunk, cartoon villain, etc.)
• Export Options - Download GLB files, HTML embeds, individual frames, or React components

Inspiration

Inspired by Wes Bos's Eye Ballz project, which creates interactive eye-tracking avatars. This project extends the concept with AI-powered stylization and true 3D model generation.

How It Works

1. Upload a photo with a face
2. The app preprocesses your photo using google/nano-banana-pro to create a Pixar-style 3D character
3. Based on your selected mode:
4. Cursor Tracking: Generates a grid of images at different head angles using fofr/expression-editor
5. 3D Model: Generates a GLB model using firtoz/trellis
6. Preview and export your creation

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js 18+
• Replicate API token

Installation

# Clone the repo
git clone https://github.com/0xGF/avatar-3d.git
cd avatar-3d

# Install dependencies
pnpm install

# Copy environment variables
cp .env.example .env.local

# Add your Replicate API token to .env.local
# REPLICATE_API_TOKEN=r8_xxxxx

# Run the dev server
pnpm dev

Open http://localhost:3000 in your browser.

Configuration

Cursor Tracking Mode

• Horizontal/Vertical Steps: Number of images in each direction (5x5 = 25 frames)
• Higher step counts = smoother rotation but more API calls

3D Model Mode

• Texture Size: Resolution of the model texture (512-2048px)
• Mesh Quality: Detail level of the 3D mesh (50-100%)

Cost Estimates

• Preprocessing: ~$0.01 per image
• Cursor Tracking: ~$0.01 per frame (5x5 grid ≈ $0.25)
• 3D Model: ~$0.05-0.10 per generation

Tech Stack

• Next.js - React framework
• Three.js - 3D model rendering
• Replicate - AI model hosting
• google/nano-banana-pro - Pixar-style transformation
• fofr/expression-editor - Head rotation frames
• firtoz/trellis - Image to 3D model
• Tailwind CSS - Styling
• shadcn/ui - UI components

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License

MIT