Reality Converter alternative online
In short: Apple Reality Converter is a free Mac app that converts existing 3D models (such as OBJ, glTF and USD) into USDZ. If you do not have a Mac, or you are starting from a photo or a video rather than a 3D model, an online converter like jpgtousdz makes the USDZ and a GLB directly in the browser.
When to use which
| You have | Use | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A 3D model and a Mac | Reality Converter | Free, preserves your model, lets you adjust materials. |
| A 3D model, no Mac | Blender (free) export, or a 3D tool you own | Blender runs on Windows and Linux and can export USD. |
| A photo, painting or poster | jpgtousdz photo to AR | No 3D model needed; builds a real-size flat model. |
| A physical object | jpgtousdz video to 3D, or a scanning app | Photogrammetry turns a video into a 3D model. |
| Many files from code | jpgtousdz API | One HTTP request per image, USDZ and GLB back. |
What Reality Converter does well
It is made by Apple, it is free, and it shows a live preview of how the model will look in AR Quick Look. You can swap textures and edit metadata before exporting. For 3D artists on a Mac it is the natural first choice.
Where an online converter is easier
- Works on Windows, Chromebook, iPhone and Android, not only on a Mac.
- Starts from a photo or a video, so you do not need a 3D model or 3D skills.
- Sets the real-world size in centimeters for you.
- Gives a GLB for Android at the same time, plus a shareable AR link and QR code.
Honest limits
jpgtousdz does not edit existing 3D models, rig or animate them. A photo becomes a flat model (ideal for art, posters and prints). For full 3D you record a video of the object; shiny, transparent or featureless objects are hard for any photogrammetry tool.
Try it now
Turn a photo into a real-size USDZ and GLB in a few seconds, or a video into a 3D model. Your first photo conversion is free.
USDZ ConverterFAQ
Is Reality Converter available for Windows?
No. Reality Converter is a macOS app. On Windows you can export USD from Blender or use an online converter.
Can Reality Converter turn a JPG into USDZ?
Not by itself; it converts 3D models. A JPG first has to become a 3D model, which is exactly what jpgtousdz does.
Is jpgtousdz free?
The first photo conversion is free. After that there is a monthly plan, a one-time bundle and per-model video packs. See the pricing page.