# Meshy 7.1 Text to 3D API

> Meshy 7.1 generates a textured, optionally rigged and animated 3D model from a text prompt.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/meshy/7.1/text-to-3d
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/meshy/7.1/text-to-3d/docs

## Facts

- Provider: Meshy
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `meshy/7.1/text-to-3d`
- Price: From $1.44 per run
- Capabilities: text to 3d
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

- Unified Run API: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run`

```bash
curl -X POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
  "model": "meshy/7.1/text-to-3d",
  "prompt": "A rustic, antique wooden treasure chest with a curved, domed lid, constructed from weathered, dark brown planks exhibiting prominent wood grain and subtle distress. It'"'"'s heavily reinforced with broad, dark grey, oxidized metal bands secured by numerous circular rivets. Ornate, dark iron decorative elements featuring swirling foliate patterns and dragon motifs adorn the corners and lid. A prominent, circular, intricately carved metal lock plate with a central keyhole dominates the front, flanked by two large, dark metallic pull rings.",
  "topology": "triangle",
  "enable_pbr": false,
  "model_type": "standard",
  "symmetry_mode": "auto",
  "enable_rigging": false,
  "enable_animation": false,
  "target_polycount": 30000,
  "geometry_resolution": "standard"
}'
```

The response returns a run id; poll `GET https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run/{id}` until the status is `completed` or `failed`.

## FAQ

### How do I call Meshy 7.1 Text to 3D through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "meshy/7.1/text-to-3d" to Unified Run API (/v1/run) at https://api.sandbase.ai. The request examples on this page show the exact payload.

### Do I need a separate Meshy account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to Meshy 7.1 Text to 3D and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with Meshy separately.

## README

### Meshy 7.1 Text to 3D

Meshy 7.1 turns a text prompt into a textured 3D model, optionally rigged and animated.

#### Fields

| Field | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `prompt` | string, required | — | Up to 600 characters. |
| `seed` | integer | random | Fix it to compare prompt changes. |
| `texture_prompt` | string | — | Optional texture description. |
| `pose_mode` | `a-pose` / `t-pose` / `` | — | Force an A- or T-pose. |
| `symmetry_mode` | `off` / `auto` / `on` | `auto` | Enforce symmetry. |
| `enable_animation` | boolean | false | Add a walk/run animation (requires rigging). |
| `enable_pbr` | boolean | false | PBR texture maps. |
| `target_polycount` | integer 100–300000 | 30000 | Target polygon count. |
| `topology` | `quad` / `triangle` | `triangle` | Quad or triangle mesh. |
| `model_type` | `standard` / `lowpoly` / `smart-topology` | `standard` | Mesh style. |
| `enable_rigging` | boolean | false | Add a humanoid rig. |
| `geometry_resolution` | `standard` / `2k` / `4k` | `standard` | Mesh detail; higher tiers cost more. |
| `texture_image` | image URL | — | Optional texture reference image. |

#### Billing

$1.44 per textured model; 2K geometry adds $0.24 and 4K adds $0.48; rigging adds $0.24 and animation another $0.144.

| Request | Price |
|---|---|
| Textured | $1.44 |
| Textured, 2K geometry | $1.68 |
| Textured + rig + animation | $1.824 |

Failed runs are not charged.

#### Prompting

- Describe or show one object; plain backgrounds work best.

#### Also on SandBase

Other Meshy 7.1 endpoints: `meshy/7.1/image-to-3d`, `meshy/7.1/multi-image-to-3d`.