Image-to-depth relief mesh generation for Rhino 8

Choose your I2D plugin.

Two powerful plugins for turning images into Rhino relief meshes. Pick the free full version for CPU-based processing, or upgrade to the GPU-accelerated version for maximum detail, quality and performance.

Source image Welsh dragon medallion source artwork
Depth preview Generated grayscale depth map for the Welsh dragon medallion
Rhino relief mesh Welsh dragon relief mesh shown in Rhino 8 with the I2D panel

Two plugins, one workflow

Which I2D plugin is right for you?

Both plugins convert photos, artwork, and depth maps into Rhino mesh reliefs. The difference is detail, quality, geometry and performance.

Free

I2D Plugin

The full version — now free.

The complete I2D plugin for Rhino 8. Converts images into relief meshes with live previews, bas-relief shaping, depth-map export, and projection onto surfaces. No limitations, no demo restrictions.

  • Full relief mesh generation from photos & artwork
  • Live depth preview with bas-relief shaping
  • 16-bit depth PNG export
  • Project reliefs onto surfaces & meshes
  • Presets for common relief jobs
  • CPU-based processing
15-day trial

I2D GPU Plugin

GPU-accelerated performance.

Generate AI depth maps on your NVIDIA GPU, shape the relief with Standard or Custom depth curves, and build or project the result in Rhino. Optional Fast QEM reduction reduces mesh faces within a verified tolerance.

  • Everything in I2D Plugin, plus:
  • GPU-accelerated depth map generation
  • Custom depth curve with relief previews
  • Optional Fast QEM mesh reduction
  • Priority support
Feature I2D Plugin I2D GPU Plugin
Price Free $80
Relief mesh generation ✓ ✓
Live depth preview ✓ ✓
Depth-map export (16-bit PNG) ✓ ✓
Project to surfaces ✓ ✓
Presets ✓ ✓
Processing CPU GPU-accelerated
Trial option Free full version 15-day trial

Contact

Questions or support?

Email the I2D plugin team for purchase questions, support, and product feedback.

i2dplugin@gmail.com