Ask Scholarly to build a 3D model of what your document explains, such as an anatomy cutaway, a piece of equipment, or a cloud architecture, with labels taken from its pages. Refine it in chat, then export it for slides and video.
Free to start. A full build uses 1 AI Creation Credit; small edits are free.
BetaNew and in Beta. Runs in your browser, with nothing to install.
.glb
export that opens in PowerPoint and Keynote
1 credit
per full build, confirmed first
0 credits
for small edits in chat
What it is
A model of the idea, built from your document
A 3D model is a workspace in your browser: the model on one side, the chat that builds and edits it on the other.
Built from your source
Start from a PDF and the AI builds from what its pages say, so the labels match your document. Start empty instead and describe what to build in chat.
Real 3D, not stock shapes
The AI writes each model as three.js code, with real geometry, physically based materials, lighting, and animation: a plant cell cutaway with leader lines and readable labels, or a gear train that turns.
A draft you approve
Every full build comes back as a draft. Preview it, then apply it or keep your current model. Undo brings back the previous version.
How it works
From PDF to model in four steps
Everything happens in one place: the model on one side, the chat that builds and edits it on the other.
01
Start from a PDF or empty
On Home, open the 3D model tab, or choose New → More → 3D model. Pick a PDF from your library, upload one, or start empty.
02
Ask for the model
In the chat beside it, say what to build, for example "a labelled cutaway of the pump in this manual". You confirm the build, and its 1 AI Creation Credit, before anything starts.
03
Scholarly builds it
Over a few minutes, the AI reads your pages and writes the model in three.js: geometry, materials, lighting, labels, and animation where it helps.
04
Preview, apply, export
Preview the draft and apply it, or keep your current model. Refine it with free small edits in chat, then export an image, a turntable video, or a .glb file.
From PDF to deck
From your PDF to your slides and videos
Open a PDF and its first pages appear in 3D. The model is built from what they say, then exported in the format your training material needs.
Labels come from your pages, with leader lines that stay readable as you turn the model
Orbit and zoom, switch between perspective, front, side, and top views, frame all, or start a turntable
Export a 4K PNG, or a PNG with a transparent background to drop onto any slide
Export an 8-second 1080p turntable video (MP4), or a .glb file that opens in PowerPoint, Keynote, Blender, and web 3D viewers
What it costs
Small edits are free. A full build is one credit.
Chat tells you which kind of change it is before anything happens.
Small edits: free
Change a label's wording, a colour, a size, an animation's speed, or the background. Each edit appears on an approval card, and Undo brings back the previous version.
A full build: 1 AI Creation Credit
Turning your source into a model, or rebuilding it, is a full build. You confirm it first, it runs for a few minutes, and then you preview the draft and apply it or keep your current model.
Who it's for
For explaining how something fits together
3D models help when the hard part is seeing how the pieces relate. Some ways professionals and training teams use them.
Clinical and nursing education
Turn an anatomy chapter or an equipment manual into a labelled cutaway, then drop it into the in-service deck as a transparent PNG.
Training and onboarding teams
Turn SOPs, product specs, and equipment guides into visuals for slides and videos, with a turntable MP4 or a .glb for PowerPoint and Keynote.
Engineering, IT, and the trades
Model a mechanism, a cloud architecture, or a piece of HVAC or electrical equipment from its documentation to explain how it works.
Certification and licensure prep
Model the structure behind an exam topic, like network tiers or human anatomy, from your own study guide, labelled in its words.
Training a team?
Scholarly Teams gives your team a shared source library, Owner, Admin, and Member roles, and one bill.
3D models are new and in Beta. Here is exactly where the edges are.
Works today
Start from one PDF, from your library or a new upload, or start empty and describe what to build
Models written as three.js code, with real geometry, physically based materials, lighting, and animation
Free small edits on approval cards, full builds you preview before applying, and Undo
Exports on paid plans: 4K PNG, transparent PNG, 8-second 1080p turntable MP4, and .glb
Not supported
Models are explanatory, not CAD-accurate or engineering-grade
No STL or OBJ export, and no 3D printing
No manual 3D editing tools: no sculpting and no dragging parts. Changes happen by asking chat
It's a Beta, so preview each draft and check the labels before a model goes in front of a team
A model starts from one PDF or from an empty chat. Save notes or slides as a PDF first, or describe the content in chat
FAQ
Questions about 3D models
What is a 3D model in Scholarly?
It is an interactive 3D workspace in your browser. You start from a PDF or start empty, and in the chat beside it you ask Scholarly to build a model of the subject, such as an anatomy cutaway, a machine, a cloud architecture, or a process. Scholarly's AI writes the model as real three.js code, with geometry, physically based materials, lighting, labels, and animation. 3D models are in Beta.
What can I build a 3D model from?
One PDF, picked from your library or uploaded when you create the model. Its first pages appear in 3D, and the model is built from what they say. You can also start empty and describe what to build in chat. For notes or slides, save them as a PDF first, or describe the content in chat.
How much does a 3D model cost?
Small edits in chat, such as a label's wording, a colour, a size, an animation's speed, or the background, are free and appear on an approval card. A full build, which turns your source into a model or rebuilds it, uses 1 AI Creation Credit, and you confirm it before it starts. Exports need a paid plan, like other Scholarly downloads.
Will a build overwrite my changes?
No. A full build comes back as a draft that you preview. Apply it, or keep your current model. If you change your mind after applying, Undo brings back the previous version.
How accurate are the labels?
When you start from a PDF, the AI builds from what the pages say and labels the model in your document's words. It can still get something wrong, and the models are explanatory, not CAD-accurate, so check the labels before you use a model to train other people. When you start empty, the model comes from your description.
Can I export a 3D model to PowerPoint, Keynote, or video?
Yes, on a paid plan. Export a 4K PNG, a PNG with a transparent background, an 8-second 1080p turntable video (MP4), or a .glb 3D file that opens in PowerPoint, Keynote, Blender, and web 3D viewers. There is no STL or OBJ export and no 3D printing.
Can I edit the model by hand?
Not with 3D tools: there is no sculpting and no dragging parts. You change a model by asking chat. Small edits are free and appear on an approval card, a bigger change is a full build, and Undo brings back the previous version. You can orbit, zoom, switch views, frame all, or start a turntable to look at it from any side.
Where do I find 3D models?
On Home, open the 3D model tab, marked Beta, or choose New → More → 3D model. Pick a PDF or start empty, and the model opens with the chat beside it.
Keep exploring
Ways to start a 3D model
Tool pages for the most common jobs, plus related features.
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5 lifetime quiz questions
1 completed practice exam total
15 lifetime voice minutes
32-page PDF to flashcards
500 lifetime autocomplete words
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Image creation · Beta
Shared across Image Studio and chat. Separate from AI Creation Credits. Free images are lifetime and do not reset. Paid allowances reset weekly without rollover. Limits may change during beta.
Free
2 lifetime
Premium
40/week
Laureate
80/week
AI chat
Premium and Laureate include unlimited AI chat. The chat model menu is a curated selection and is smaller than the creation catalog — some models, including the Frontier tier, are reserved for credit-metered AI creations.
Free
3 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited
AI Creation Credits
AI Creation Credits cover videos, slides, documents, and other AI creations. Most models use 1 credit, a few use 2, and Frontier models use 3 or 4. Image Studio and chat images have a separate weekly allowance.
Free
1 total
Premium
15/week
Laureate
80/week
Podcast length
Free episodes are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target length up to 60 minutes.
Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 60 minutes
Laureate
Up to 60 minutes
Video lecture length
Free lectures with a length control are about 2 minutes. Paid plans can set a target up to 45 minutes. Short uses its own short video format.
Free
About 2 minutes
Premium
Up to 45 minutes
Laureate
Up to 45 minutes
File uploads
Free
1 total (8MB)
Premium
Unlimited (300MB)
Laureate
Unlimited (1 GB each)
PDF to flashcards
Free
32 pages
Premium
1000 pages
Laureate
3000 pages
Sources per creation
Free
Up to 1
Premium
Up to 10
Laureate
Up to 20
Practice questions
Free
5 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited
Practice exams
Free
1 total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited
Voice mode
Free
15 min total
Premium
2 hr/day
Laureate
12 hr/day
Autocomplete
Free
500 words total
Premium
Unlimited
Laureate
Unlimited
Export to Anki
Free
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Premium
Included
Laureate
Included
Support
Free
Standard
Premium
Priority
Laureate
Priority
Feature
Free
Premium
Laureate
Image creation · Beta
2 lifetime
40/week
80/week
AI chat
3 total
Unlimited
Unlimited
AI Creation Credits
1 total
15/week
80/week
Podcast length
About 2 minutes
Up to 60 minutes
Up to 60 minutes
Video lecture length
About 2 minutes
Up to 45 minutes
Up to 45 minutes
File uploads
1 total (8MB)
Unlimited (300MB)
Unlimited (1 GB each)
PDF to flashcards
32 pages
1000 pages
3000 pages
Sources per creation
Up to 1
Up to 10
Up to 20
Practice questions
5 total
Unlimited
Unlimited
Practice exams
1 total
Unlimited
Unlimited
Voice mode
15 min total
2 hr/day
12 hr/day
Autocomplete
500 words total
Unlimited
Unlimited
Export to Anki
—
Included
Included
Support
Standard
Priority
Priority
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Your questions, answered
Is Scholarly free to use?
Yes! The free plan includes core study tools with lifetime allowances: 3 AI Chat messages, 500 autocomplete words, 5 quiz questions, 15 voice minutes, 1 practice exam, one free AI Creation Credit total, and 1 file upload. These allowances do not reset. Image Studio and chat also share 2 lifetime images during beta; this separate Free allowance does not reset and may change. Upgrade to Premium for 15 AI Creation Credits per week and unlimited uploads.
What uses my free AI Creation Credits?
AI Creation Credits are shared across flashcards, podcasts, videos, slides, AI Documents, Deep Research, and the Transcribe tool. The selected model determines the credit cost. Recording a meeting does not use an AI Creation Credit. Transcript and notes are included, up to 10 hours on paid plans.
Can I cancel anytime?
Absolutely. There are no contracts or commitments. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your account settings, and you'll keep access until the end of your billing period.
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We accept all major credit and debit cards through Stripe. Pricing is displayed in USD by default, but local currency is available in the app.
Can I use Scholarly with a class or school?
Yes. For a school or organization-wide rollout, contact us at hello@scholarly.so and we'll help you find the right setup.
What happens when I hit a free plan limit?
You'll see a prompt to upgrade. Your existing work is never lost — limits only apply to new actions. Most Free allowances are lifetime limits. The separate beta image allowance includes 2 lifetime images on Free with no reset, 40 per week on Premium, and 80 per week on Laureate. Limits may change during beta. Premium includes 15 AI Creation Credits per week, podcasts up to 60 minutes, video lectures up to 45 minutes, unlimited uploads, chat, autocomplete, quizzes, and exams, plus more daily voice time.
