Model2Icon – Generate Icons from 3D Model
Model2Icon lets you convert any 3D GameObject into high-quality PNG or JPG icons with custom rotation, background, and resolution—all from within the Unity Editor.
by Md Abul Hasan
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Tired of switching between Unity and external tools just to make icons? Model2Icon lets you generate perfect 2D icons from your 3D models — all without ever leaving the Unity Editor.
Whether you're building inventory systems, character selection screens, or a custom asset browser, Model2Icon gives you full control over the rendering process with an elegant and simple UI.
🛠️ Customization Options:
- Set exact rotation angles for isometric or orthographic views
- Adjust zoom/framing via camera padding
- Choose solid or fully transparent backgrounds (RGBA)
- Output to either PNG or JPG format
- Auto-import saved images as Sprites ready for UI use
🧩 Use Cases:
- Inventory icons
- Equipment thumbnails
- Custom asset previews
- Character portraits
- UI elements from 3D models
📁 Installation
- Import the tool into your project via the Asset Store
- Navigate to Tools > Model2Icon in the Unity Editor menu
- Select a 3D model, adjust settings, and click Generate or Save Icon
📦 Package Includes
- Fully optimized source code
- Editor window for icon generation
- Scene-independent render setup (no prefab dependencies)
- README and quick-start instructions