# speridlabs Idol API

> Idol by Sperid Labs turns a single image of an object into a 3D Gaussian splat (PLY) with a GLB point-cloud preview.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/speridlabs/idol
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/speridlabs/idol#api

## Facts

- Provider: speridlabs
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `speridlabs/idol`
- Price: $0.10 per run
- Capabilities: image 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": "speridlabs/idol",
  "image": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/VAST-AI-Research/TripoSplat/36b6deb0a1613e43c6910de441cb57d50352e44a/static/example_inputs/building_stone_house.webp",
  "image_type": "synthetic",
  "num_gaussians": 262144
}'
```

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 speridlabs Idol through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "speridlabs/idol" 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 speridlabs account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to speridlabs Idol and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with speridlabs separately.

## README

### Idol
Idol by Sperid Labs turns a single image of an object into a 3D Gaussian splat (PLY) with a GLB point-cloud preview.
#### Fields
| Field | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `image` | image URL, required | — | Image of a single object to convert into a 3D Gaussian splat. |
| `image_type` | `synthetic` / `real` | `synthetic` | 'synthetic' for renders and generated images (tight crop), 'real' for photographs (looser crop). |
| `num_gaussians` | integer 32768–1048576 | `262144` | Target number of Gaussians in the output splat. |
| `seed` | integer | — | Random seed for reproducible results. |
#### Output
- `url`: Main 3D file (GLB unless another export format is selected).
- `thumbnail`: Preview image rendered by the provider.
- `gaussian_splat`: Additional file returned by the provider.
#### Billing
$0.10 per request.
Failed runs are not charged.