Question 1

How does Purple Crayon turn a drawing into 3D?

Accepted Answer

Purple Crayon uses on-device AI to analyze the shapes, colors, and proportions in your child's drawing. It identifies the character, generates a 3D mesh with textures matching the original crayon strokes, and rigs it with a skeleton for animation -- all in under a minute.

Question 2

What kinds of drawings work?

Accepted Answer

Any character drawing on paper works -- crayon, marker, pencil, pen, even finger paint. The drawing should have a recognizable body (head, torso, limbs). Abstract shapes and landscapes aren't supported yet, but characters of all styles and skill levels work great.

Question 3

Is Purple Crayon free?

Accepted Answer

Purple Crayon is free to download with a generous free tier. You can bring several drawings to life each month at no cost. A premium option unlocks unlimited scans and additional animation packs.

Question 4

Does it require an internet connection?

Accepted Answer

The initial scan and 3D generation require a brief internet connection. Once your character is created, AR placement, animation, and recording all work completely offline.

Question 5

What devices support it?

Accepted Answer

Purple Crayon requires an iPhone or iPad with ARKit support (iPhone SE 2nd gen or later, iPad 5th gen or later). It works best on devices with a LiDAR scanner for more precise AR placement.

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