# Tripo3D TripoSplat API

> TripoSplat by Tripo3D turns a single image into a 3D Gaussian splat for real-time rendering. Output is a .ply or .splat file.

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

## Facts

- Provider: Tripo3D
- Type: Image model
- Model ID: `tripo3d/triposplat`
- Price: $0.05 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": "tripo3d/triposplat",
  "image": "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/VAST-AI-Research/TripoSplat/36b6deb0a1613e43c6910de441cb57d50352e44a/static/example_inputs/building_stone_house.webp",
  "num_gaussians": 262144,
  "output_format": "ply"
}'
```

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 TripoSplat through SandBase?

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

## README

### TripoSplat
TripoSplat by Tripo3D turns a single image into a 3D Gaussian splat for real-time rendering. Output is a .ply or .splat file.
#### Fields
| Field | Type | Default | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| `image` | image URL, required | — | URL of the input image to convert into a 3D Gaussian splat. |
| `output_format` | `ply` / `splat` | `ply` | File format of the generated Gaussian splat. |
| `num_gaussians` | integer 32768–262144 | `262144` | Target number of Gaussians. Higher means more detail but larger files. |
| `seed` | integer | — | Seed for reproducible generation. Random when unset. |
#### Output
- `url`: Main 3D file (GLB unless another export format is selected).
- `thumbnail`: Preview image rendered by the provider.
#### Billing
$0.05 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`.