Feature availability
- Platforms: Desktop
- Plans: Schools, Business
- Team roles: Creators, Administrators
The BioDigital Human's interactive 3D models transform how people learn and communicate complex medical concepts. But static 2D images still play a valuable role in presentations, print materials, and web content.
For example:
- An educator may want to include a visual of anatomy or a medical procedure in a lecture slide.
- A marketing manager may need to showcase 3D models from their company's online course in digital or print promotional materials.
- A web designer may want to create a gallery of still images linking to interactive 3D models—similar to the BioDigital Human's Explore page.
To support these use cases and any other scenarios where 3D models or iframes are not supported, you can easily capture and download customized, high-quality images from any 3D model in Human Studio.
Note: Downloading images is only available with a School or Business plan. To access this feature, contact our sales team to find a plan that's right for you.
Download an image
To capture and download an image from any 3D model:
- Open your model in Studio.
- (Optional) Reposition or customize the model using the available tools.
- Open the Image Download menu in the tool panel on the right.
- Adjust your image settings as needed. See Image settings below for details.
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Click Download to save the image to your device.
Tip: To embed or link to your image instead of downloading it, click the caret next to the Download button and select one of the following:
- Copy link: Copies a link to the hosted image your clipboard for easy hyperlinking.
- Copy embed: Copies an iframe that displays the image and opens the full 3D model when clicked.
Image settings
Use the settings below—all available in the Image Download menu—to customize your image for different formats and uses.
| Setting | Options | Recommended use |
|---|---|---|
| Image size |
Pixels (default): Choose from preset sizes (Viewport, Small, Medium, Large, Extra Large, Maximum) or enter custom dimensions. Inches: Enter a specific width and height for print. |
Use Pixels for web and digital media; use Inches for print layouts. |
| File format |
PNG (default): Highest quality, best for print and offline use. JPEG: Smallest file size, best for most uses. |
Use PNG for maximum clarity on the web, print and offline use, and when a transparent background is needed; use JPEG for smaller web-friendly files. |
| Hide labels |
Checked (default): Hides all labels for a cleaner image. Unchecked: Retains labels for educational use. |
Hide labels for marketing or thumbnails; show labels for instructional images. |
| Label size | Available only if Hide labels is unchecked. Adjust from 1 to 5 to change label scale in proportion to the image size. | Increase for larger images for better legibility. |
Download a high-quality image for print
Note: Confirm that your License Agreement covers Print Use before incorporating images into print materials. If you are unsure, contact your Account Manager for help.
For print applications such as textbooks, brochures, or posters, use the following settings for optimal resolution.
| Setting | Recommended selection | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Image size |
Pixels: Select Maximum if exact size is not required. Inches: Enter specific dimensions for your print layout. |
Larger dimensions produce higher resolution. |
| File format | PNG | Ensures sharp, lossless image quality. |
| Hide labels | Checked (optional) | Keeps images clean for marketing or thumbnails. |
| Label size | 3.7 (if Hide labels is unchecked and Pixels: Maximum is selected) | Maintains proportional text readability. |
Download an image with a transparent background
To download an image with a transparent background:
- Change the background color of the current chapter:
- Open the Background Color menu in the tool panel on the right.
- Under Presets, select the first swatch.
Tip: Alternatively, under the Custom tab, select Transparent from the the drop-down menu.
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Back in the Image Download menu, make sure PNG is selected.
Note: JPEGs do not support transparency.
- Adjust any remaining settings as desired.
- Click Download to save the image to your device.
What’s next
Once you have downloaded your image, you can:
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Insert it into slide decks, textbooks, or marketing materials.
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Embed or hyperlink it to lead users to the interactive 3D version.
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Capture additional images!