# 3D Badge guide

> https://3dbadge.me/guide

Free browser studio for 3D app badges. Pick a shape, material, and mark, then export PNG, OBJ, or a code recipe. No account needed.

## Steps

1. **Open the studio.** Go to https://3dbadge.me. The playground loads in the browser — no install or account.
2. **Choose a template.** Click a template under the canvas, or start from the default gold joe badge.
3. **Edit shape, material, and mark.** Use the sidebar to change silhouette, material, lighting, and the face mark (type, icon, or logo).
4. **Export or publish.** Export PNG, OBJ, or a code recipe. Optionally publish to the shared gallery.

## FAQ

### What is 3D Badge?

3D Badge is a free browser studio for designing 3D app badges. Pick a shape, material, and mark, then export PNG, OBJ, or a code recipe.

### Is 3D Badge free?

Yes. The studio is free to use in the browser. No account is required.

### What can I export?

PNG for a still, OBJ for a mesh, and a code recipe that describes the badge so you can recreate it in another project.

### What shapes and materials are available?

Shapes include squircle, circle, square, and hexagon. Materials include gold, enamel, marble, glass, steel, walnut, and others. Marks can be live type, a Heroicon, or a built-in logo.

### How does the gallery work?

Publish from the studio to add a badge to the shared public gallery. The gallery is capped at 60 badges. Anyone can publish; deleting or updating requires an admin secret.