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Real, unedited NearSolid tutorials and demos.

1:11

What NearSolid does

Short pitch for NearSolid: draw, drag and preview your vector designs in 3D easily, right inside the apps you already use.

12:57

How to preview dimensional letters from a design

In-depth tutorial on structuring SVG layers, thickness and materials so NearSolid can render 3D dimensional letters and AR previews, using a sample logo.

9:01

Turn your 2D designs into 3D models instantly

Demo of turning a layered SVG into an instant 3D preview, aimed at makers and laser/CNC prototyping workflows.

5:06

A walkthrough of NearSolid's main features

Full screen recording: a design is built in Affinity Designer, exported as SVG and imported into NearSolid to explore its features (artwork by @prettymembrillo).

2:38

Sign photomontage in seconds - with your SVG and a background photo

Shows how to composite a 3D sign design onto a real photo using PhotoMatch mode, creating a convincing mockup without Blender.

2:38

3D models with embedded images: textures, cropped photos

Explains how to embed JPG/PNG photos inside a laser-cut or CNC vector design using Inkscape and NearSolid.

1:20

Show the sign on the client's facade before manufacturing it — with your phone

Three real examples of using a phone and AR to preview a sign directly on the client's storefront before manufacturing.

1:05

Layer visibility and exploded view

Exploded view of a multilayer SVG in the NearSolid beta, showing how expanding/collapsing layers helps review the assembly.

1:02

Your SVG in 3D, viewed on your table with AR

Turns the creator's Reddit avatar into a layered 3D model, ready to preview in augmented reality on a tabletop.

0:48

From design to 3D, AR, Lightburn laser cutting and CNC

Introduces NearSolid.com as a tool for laser cutter, CNC and Cricut makers to visualize designs in 3D without complex 3D software.