# Tripo3D Tripo Remesh API

> Tripo Remesh rebuilds an existing 3D model with clean triangle or quad topology at a target face count. Accepts GLB, OBJ, FBX or STL input.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/tripo3d/tripo/remesh
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/models/tripo3d/tripo/remesh#api

## Facts

- Provider: Tripo3D
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `tripo3d/tripo/remesh`
- Price: From $0.42 per run
- Capabilities: 3d 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": "tripo3d/tripo/remesh",
  "bake": true,
  "quad": false,
  "model_url": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/KhronosGroup/glTF-Sample-Models/master/2.0/DamagedHelmet/glTF-Binary/DamagedHelmet.glb"
}'
```

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 Tripo3D Tripo Remesh through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "tripo3d/tripo/remesh" 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 Tripo3D account?

No. One SandBase API key and balance gives you access to Tripo3D Tripo Remesh and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with Tripo3D separately.

## README

### Tripo Remesh
Tripo Remesh rebuilds an existing 3D model with clean triangle or quad topology at a target face count. Accepts GLB, OBJ, FBX or STL input.
#### Fields
| Field | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `model_url` | string, required | — | URL of the input 3D model (GLB, OBJ, FBX or STL, max 150MB). |
| `quad` | boolean | `false` | Generate quad topology instead of triangles. Forces FBX output. |
| `face_limit` | integer 500–20000 | — | Target face count, 500-20000 (500-10000 with quad). Adaptive when unset. |
| `bake` | boolean | `true` | Bake textures onto the remeshed model. |
#### Output
- `url`: Main 3D file (GLB unless another export format is selected).
- `thumbnail`: Preview image rendered by the provider.
#### Billing
$0.42 per request with default settings. Price by option (other settings at default):
| Option | Price |
|---|---|
| quad on | $0.48 |
| quad off | $0.42 |
Failed runs are not charged.
#### Also on SandBase
Other Tripo3D 3D endpoints: `tripo3d/tripo-h3.1/image-to-3d`, `tripo3d/tripo-h3.1/multiview-to-3d`, `tripo3d/tripo-h3.1/text-to-3d`, `tripo3d/tripo-p1/image-to-3d`.