Filament Painter helps you create beautiful 3D filament paintings from images. Follow these steps to get started:
Click "Choose File" in the Import Options section and select an image. This will be your reference for creating the filament painting.
Adjust the basic settings in the Filament Options section:
Create your filament layers in the "Add New Filament Layer" section:
Your painting will automatically update in the preview window. You can:
When you're happy with your design:
Import Image: Upload any image file (JPG, PNG, etc.). The app will convert it to grayscale and use it as a height map for your filament painting.
Each filament layer represents a different color or material in your final print:
Image: A sunset landscape with mountains
Recommended Setup:
Image: A black and white portrait
Recommended Setup:
Image: Colorful abstract design
Recommended Setup:
Solution: Make sure you're using a supported image format (JPG, PNG, GIF, etc.)
Solution: Check that "Automatically Update Painting" is enabled, or click "Update Painting" manually
Solution: Make sure you've added filament layers and they have opacity values greater than 0
Solution: Ensure you have an image loaded and at least one filament layer created
Solution: Check that localStorage is enabled in your browser and you have saved filaments
Filament Painter works great on mobile devices! The interface automatically adapts to smaller screens: