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Convert Images to 3D Models via Google Sheets

Original n8n title: Generate 3d Models From Images Using Hunyuan3d V2 and Google Sheets

Byzahir khan @mr-khan on n8n.io

This workflow automates the conversion of 2D images into high-quality 3D models ( format) by integrating Google Sheets with the Hunyuan3D v2 model on Fal.ai. It handles the entire pipeline—from fetching image URLs to polling for completion and saving the final asset—eliminating…

Event trigger★★★★☆ complexity15 nodesGoogle SheetsHTTP Request
Data & Sheets Trigger: Event Nodes: 15 Complexity: ★★★★☆ Added:

This workflow corresponds to n8n.io template #12452 — we link there as the canonical source.

This workflow follows the Google Sheets → HTTP Request recipe pattern — see all workflows that pair these two integrations.

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        "content": "## How it works\n1. **Trigger:** Starts manually or on a 15-minute schedule.\n2. **Fetch Data:** Reads image URLs (e.g. fashion sketches, product photos) from Google Sheets.\n3. **Generate 3D:** Sends the image to Fal.ai (Hunyuan3D v2) for processing.\n4. **Poll Status:** Loops every 30 seconds to check if the 3D model is ready.\n5. **Update Sheet:** Retrieves the `.glb` file URL and saves it back to Google Sheets.\n\n## Setup steps\n1. **Google Sheet:** Create a sheet with headers `IMAGE_URL` and `RESULT_GLB`.\n2. **Credentials:** Set up Fal.ai (API Key) and Google Sheets OAuth2 credentials.\n3. **Configuration:** Select your specific Sheet ID in the 'Get new image' and 'Update Result' nodes."
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        "content": "### 2. Generate & Poll Status\nSubmits the image to Hunyuan3D v2, then enters a 30s wait-loop until the generation status is 'COMPLETED'."
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        "content": "# Image-to-3D(.glb)\n\n\nThis workflow allows users to convert a 2D image into a 3D model by integrating multiple AI and web services. The process begins with a user uploading or providing an image URL, which is then sent to a generative AI model capable of interpreting the content and generating a 3D representation in .glb format.\n\n![image](https://res.cloudinary.com/dfzmjcdxt/image/upload/v1767540624/WhatsApp_Image_2026-01-04_at_8.28.26_PM_dtxhjt.jpg)"
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About this workflow

This workflow automates the conversion of 2D images into high-quality 3D models ( format) by integrating Google Sheets with the Hunyuan3D v2 model on Fal.ai. It handles the entire pipeline—from fetching image URLs to polling for completion and saving the final asset—eliminating…

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