Own Models & Gaussian Splats
Besides calculating a model from photos (3D Models), the Tokentagged web app can import a finished model of your own, and it offers two display variants: the classic textured 3D mesh and the photorealistic Gaussian splat.
Uploading your own 3D model
Uploading a finished model is free of charge and needs no voucher.
- In your project choose "New 3D model" → "Upload your own 3D model".
- Select the file (one model file per upload).
- Confirm "I own the rights to this model and may publish it here" and press "Import model".
- The model is prepared automatically (size, orientation, preview image, trailer video) and then appears in the certificate and the media slider like a calculated model.
Accepted formats
| Type | Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mesh | glb, gltf, obj, fbx, stl, ply or a zip with textures | glTF/OBJ with separate textures must be zipped; exactly one model file per upload |
| Gaussian splat | ply, spz, splat, glb (KHR_gaussian_splatting) | e.g. exported from SuperSplat, PostShot or similar tools |
- Maximum file size: 200 MB.
- Typical messages: "File is not supported" (use the listed formats; zip glTF/OBJ with textures), "File too big" (reduce triangles or textures), "The file could not be converted" (check it in a 3D application and upload again), "The file contains no geometry", "The zip archive contains no model file / several model files / another archive / is encrypted" (fix the archive), "The conversion took too long / needed too much memory" (reduce file size), "Conversion is currently unavailable / No compute capacity is available right now" (try again later).
Mesh vs. Gaussian splat
| 3D mesh | Gaussian splat | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Classic textured surface model | Photorealistic point‑cloud rendering |
| Suited for | Matte, textured, rough, solid objects with clear edges (statues, wooden figures, shoes, clothing, stone) | Shiny or reflective objects (cars, glass, ceramics), transparent objects, very thin or fine parts (paper, leaves, fur, plants), plain smooth objects, rooms and scenes |
| Turntable photos (object rotated in front of a plain cloth) | Black fragments would appear | Background is masked out automatically |
| 3D‑printable | Yes | No |
| Cropping in the editor | Yes (cuboid or cylinder) | Not yet – use "Finish without edit" |
| Download format | GLB (high/low quality), textures | GLB with KHR_gaussian_splatting |
Moving subjects (people, animals, plants in the wind) are difficult for both methods – the object must stand still between the photos.
When calculating from photos, the AI pre‑check looks at your photos and recommends Mesh, Photorealistic (splat) or Both. "Both" calculates both variants for the same price (a few minutes longer); the viewer can then switch between them. When unsure: splat with area limit.
Display options
In the model settings you choose:
- Display: both variants, mesh only or splat only – and the start model (trailer and preview image follow the start model).
- Views: which views are shown (3D, 360° image view) and the default view.
- Publish images: whether the source photos are published with the model ("Do not publish images").
The viewer loads HD models only on capable devices with a good connection; otherwise it switches to the SD version automatically and shows a short notice.
Downloads
The download icon in the media slider opens the download dialog.
- As the creator you can download your own models in the edited and unedited version.
- Other users can download a model only if you allowed downloads ("Allow Download", optionally under a Creative Commons licence); downloads of 3D models by other users are currently limited.
- Mesh: GLB in high or low quality, trailer videos, textures.
- Gaussian splat: GLB with the
KHR_gaussian_splattingextension – open it e.g. with SuperSplat, the Babylon.js Sandbox or three.js r186+. Classic glTF viewers only show points.
Embedding
Open the certificate, choose "Embed" in the three‑dot menu at the top right and copy the code into your website or web shop. Options: size (small/medium/large), cover slide, details slide (description, authenticity, NFT details), further media, maximum width, hide the fullscreen button, hide logo/links, hide the camera info for 3D models. The embed shows meshes and Gaussian splats like the certificate page.
NFT metadata
The animation_url of the NFT metadata always receives a short MP4 trailer rendered from the start model – see Metadata & Storage. The interactive model is shown on the certificate page and in the embed.