To take Copilot 3D for a spin, browse to the Copilot 3D website and sign in with your Microsoft account. To get some inspiration, you can view the existing 3D models generated by other people.

Microsoft quietly rolls out a free AI tool that can turn any 2D image into a 3D model, ready for printing and rendering.

Discover Hunyuan 2.5, the free AI tool that turns text into stunning 3D mesh models. Perfect for 3D printing, hobbyists and designers.

ScratchyCAD is a simple-to-use 3D-modeling software, aimed at giving learners everything they need to explore the world of 3D printing and VR design.

OpenAI releases Point-E, which is like DALL-E but for 3D modeling Its resolution isn't great but it's up to two magnitudes faster than competing systems.

The best 3D modeling software will vary based on your needs, but there plenty of options available, including for free. Here are our favorite software picks.