Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini
Also known as Hunyuan3D-2mini
Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini is a lightweight, efficient version of Tencent's impressive Hunyuan 3D model. It is optimized to run on less powerful hardware while still delivering good quality 3D assets, making it highly accessible for hobbyists, students, and developers. For the open-source community, this 'Mini' version provides an excellent entry point for experimenting with 3D generation without requiring high-end computational resources.
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Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini is a lightweight, efficient version of Tencent's impressive Hunyuan 3D model. It is optimized to run on less powerful hardware while still delivering good quality 3D assets, making it highly accessible for hobbyists, students, and developers. For the open-source community, this 'Mini' version provides an excellent entry point for experimenting with 3D generation without requiring high-end computational resources.
Connect Claude, Cursor, VS Code, or Codex to Layer’s MCP server and Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini becomes a tool your agent can reach for — it picks the parameters, runs the generation, and shows you the result in the conversation.
https://mcp.app.layer.ai/mcpAsk your agent
“Use Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini to model a wooden treasure chest with iron bands, game-ready.”
execute_forge({
"base_model_id": "hunyuan-3d-v2-mini",
"prompt": "A wooden treasure chest with iron bands, game-ready",
"batch_size": 1
})Authenticate with a personal access token, post the model’s own form, and poll the inference until it completes. Every field below is accepted by this endpoint.
# Start the generation — returns an inference id straight away.
curl -X POST https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/base-models/tencent-hunyuan3d-v2-mini/inferences \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN" \
-H "Content-Type: application/json" \
-d '{
"guidance_file_init_image": [
{
"url": "https://example.com/input.png"
}
]
}'
# Poll until status is "complete" — the response then carries the asset URLs.
curl https://api.app.layer.ai/api/v2/workspaces/$WORKSPACE_ID/inferences/$INFERENCE_ID \
-H "Authorization: Bearer $LAYER_TOKEN"- seed integer
- The starting point for the model's randomness. The same seed and settings give the same result.
- guidance_scale numberdefault 7.50–20
- How closely the result follows the prompt. Lower gives the model more freedom.
- inference_steps integerdefault 501–50
- How many refinement passes the model makes. More add detail and take longer.
- include_textures booleandefault true
- Paint colour onto the mesh. Off returns bare geometry.
- guidance_file_init_image file[]required
- The image the 3D model is built from
Why use Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini for 3D?
Fast 2D to 3D generation for rapid prototyping
Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini produces usable 3D meshes quickly, making it ideal for fast iteration cycles. Teams can test character ideas, props, or shop items without waiting on full fidelity production assets.
Lightweight geometry optimized for stylized game assets
The model outputs clean, simplified shapes with readable textures. This works well for stylized items, collectibles, and props that do not require high poly detail but still need stable structure.
Reliable topology for turntables and early in engine previews
Even as a smaller model, Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini generates meshes that hold their shape during rotation. It is ideal for early turntables, shop spins, and blockout level previews in Unity or Unreal.
Rapid exploration of 3D concepts for characters, props, and items
Quickly convert simple 2D references into lightweight 3D meshes. Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini is ideal for early art direction reviews, brainstorming cosmetic ideas, or testing gameplay silhouettes.
Stylized 3D assets for LiveOps items and shop displays
Generate clean shapes suitable for small scale items ( weapons, boosters, collectible objects ). The Mini model’s simplified geometry makes it ideal for shop visuals or fast LiveOps content drops.
Turntables and preview spins for UA and promotional assets
Create 3D previews that rotate cleanly without major distortion. Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini is strong for lightweight UA promos, quick item spins, and in engine mockups where speed matters more than perfect fidelity.
FAQ
How much does Hunyuan 3D v2 Mini cost? Is it free?+
How does Layer's pricing work?+
There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.
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