# Tripo3D Tripo Segment API

> Tripo Segment splits an existing 3D model into named parts. Accepts GLB, OBJ, FBX or STL input.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Tripo3D
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `tripo3d/tripo/segment`
- Price: $0.48 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/segment",
  "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 Segment through SandBase?

Create a SandBase API key, then send requests with the model ID "tripo3d/tripo/segment" 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 Segment and the other models in the catalog; you do not need to sign up with Tripo3D separately.

## README

### Tripo Segment
Tripo Segment splits an existing 3D model into named parts. 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). |
#### Output
- `url`: Main 3D file (GLB unless another export format is selected).
- `thumbnail`: Preview image rendered by the provider.
#### Billing
$0.48 per request.
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`.