Layered 3D Studio — Prep My Image

⬆ Upload Drop an image here Transparent PNG works best

Layered 3D studio

Split an image into stacked layers to cut, engrave and glue

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1Layers

Number of layers 5

Depth split even

Follow tones ↔ step in from edges mix 45%

Light areas come forward

Smoothness 1 mm

Drop pieces smaller than 30 mm²

Layer 1 is the back panel, layer 2 the full outline, and each layer above steps in from the edge and follows the image's tones. Click any area in the preview to move it forward or back.

2Back panel

Border around the design 5 mm

Hanging hole at the top

Hole diameter 4 mm

3Assembly

Sheet thickness 3 mm

Hidden alignment pins

Pin diameter 2.2 mm

Score guide lines for gluing

Pins are toothpicks (2.2 mm) or dowel pushed through the lower layers; the layer above hides them. Guide lines are scored where the next layer goes.

4Detail engraving

Engrave the picture on each layer

Contrast +25

Brightness 0

5Size & export

Design width (mm)

Upload an image to begin.

Turn an image into a layered 3D piece

Upload a picture. It's split into 3–7 layers that you cut from separate sheets and glue in a stack, back to front.

Click an area to select it, then move it forward or back.