{"id":14837,"date":"2026-09-30T17:08:27","date_gmt":"2026-09-30T17:08:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/?p=14837"},"modified":"2026-09-30T18:36:53","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T18:36:53","slug":"how-do-i-create-a-3d-model-in-filio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/how-do-i-create-a-3d-model-in-filio\/","title":{"rendered":"How do I create a 3D model in Filio?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<style>#filio-3d-guide{max-width:100%;min-width:0;color:inherit;font-family:inherit}#filio-3d-guide *{box-sizing:border-box}#filio-3d-guide p{font-size:16px;line-height:1.65;margin:0 0 16px}#filio-3d-guide h2{font-size:26px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;margin:34px 0 14px}#filio-3d-guide h3{font-size:24px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;margin:34px 0 12px}#filio-3d-guide h4{font-size:20px;font-weight:600;line-height:1.4;margin:28px 0 12px}#filio-3d-guide .guide-step-title{margin-top:40px;scroll-margin-top:180px}#filio-3d-guide figure{margin:18px 0 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neighboring images share visible coverage. Seeing every side is not the same as capturing a connected sequence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"step-by-step\">Step-by-Step Guide<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading guide-step-title\" id=\"step-1\">1. 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Choose Create 3D Model<\/h3>\n<p>Choose Create 3D Model, then open Add media. For this guide, choose Project media.<\/p>\n<p>Project media lets you choose photos already in the project. Select a folder and Select files let you choose a folder or individual files from your computer.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"filio-step2-loop\"><div class=\"filio-display\"><div class=\"filio-screen-swap\" data-frame=\"0\" id=\"filio-14802-create\"><img src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-02-create-modal.png\" alt=\"Create 3D model form.\" decoding=\"async\"><img src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-03-media-options.png\" alt=\"Add media menu with Project media, Select a folder, and Select files.\" decoding=\"async\"><\/div><\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"capture-coverage-title\">Coverage matters more than photo count<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Seeing every side is not the same as connected coverage. Keep shared visual details between neighboring captures so the scene can connect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"filio-still \"><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Differentiated views of the same site showing connected capture coverage.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"352\" class=\"wp-image-14811\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage.png\" alt=\"Differentiated views of the same site showing connected capture coverage.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage.png 1200w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage-300x88.png 300w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage-1024x300.png 1024w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-04-coverage-768x225.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"phone-capture\">Capture 3D models with your phone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Move progressively around the site or structure. Keep neighboring views overlapping and add coverage through corners and transitions.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"filio-phone-panels\"><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-phone-capture-final-12.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge isolated capture diagram\"><div class=\"filio-phone-crop\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-phone-capture-final-12.png\" alt=\"Isolated capture: four separated teal points show disconnected viewing angles and missing intermediate positions.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/a><\/figure><figure><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-phone-capture-final-12.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge progressive capture diagram\"><div class=\"filio-phone-crop filio-phone-right\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-phone-capture-final-12.png\" alt=\"Progressive capture: twelve teal dots at clock-face hour positions follow an orange route, with charcoal arrows and overlapping cyan viewing angles.\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Using a drone? See the <a href=\"#capture-notes\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();event.stopPropagation();document.getElementById('capture-notes').scrollIntoView({block:'start',behavior:'instant'});history.replaceState(null,'','#capture-notes');\">drone capture notes<\/a> below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading guide-step-title\" id=\"step-3\">3. Select and review project media<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose the related project media for the model. Review the selected set in the available list and map context, then continue with the model setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose Select All for this example set. The selected count and map markers change together. Choose Use Selected Media to return to setup.<\/p>\n<p>Need help finding the right photos? See the <a href=\"#related-questions-title\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault();event.stopPropagation();document.getElementById('related-questions-title').scrollIntoView({block:'start',behavior:'instant'});history.replaceState(null,'','#related-questions-title');\">media-selection guides<\/a> below for finding media by date or area and sorting the results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"filio-motion\"><div class=\"filio-display\"><video id=\"filio-14802-select\" muted playsinline preload=\"auto\" aria-label=\"media selection motion\"><source src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-07-select-media-loop.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-07-select-media-loop.mp4\">Open instructional motion<\/a><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading guide-step-title\" id=\"step-4\">4. Review model setup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Give the model a recognizable name, then review the Capture type and Quality controls. Review Selected media and use Review all files for a closer look at the set.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"filio-still filio-display \"><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup.png\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\"Enlarge image: Model setup with 77 photos will be used, Capture type, Quality, and Review all files.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1680\" height=\"960\" class=\"wp-image-14814\" src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup.png\" alt=\"Model setup with 77 photos will be used, Capture type, Quality, and Review all files.\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup.png 1680w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup-1024x585.png 1024w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup-768x439.png 768w, https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-08-model-setup-1536x878.png 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1680px) 100vw, 1680px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading guide-step-title\" id=\"step-5\">5. Create the model and follow processing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After reviewing the selected media and setup, choose Create 3D model. Follow the model\u2019s status in 3D Models until a result is available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"filio-motion\"><div class=\"filio-display\"><video id=\"filio-14802-processing\" muted playsinline preload=\"auto\" aria-label=\"create, processing, and completed motion\"><source src=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-09-create-processing-completed.mp4\" type=\"video\/mp4\"><\/video><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/academy.filio.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/filio-3d-academy-14802-09-create-processing-completed.mp4\">Open instructional motion<\/a><\/noscript><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading guide-step-title\" id=\"step-6\">6. 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