Shap-E

Shap-E is an advanced AI model from OpenAI that generates 3D implicit functions (NeRF and textured mesh) directly from text or images. Unlike Point-E, it outputs high-quality 3D meshes with textures, using a transformer-based encoder to produce neural radiance fields. Key capabilities include text-to-3D and image-to-3D generation, with inference times under a minute. Target users are 3D artists, game developers, and researchers needing quick 3D assets. Its uniqueness lies in generating explicit 3D representations (meshes) with textures, enabling direct use in rendering pipelines.