# Image on a cylinder

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [April 21, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372 "2024-04-21T08:41:33Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![StarPanda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/db5fbb/32.png) [@StarPanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarPanda)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 8:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372/1 "2024-04-21T08:41:34Z")

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Hey is there a way to put a picture on a cylinder. I desigened a cup and would like to put a batch on it.

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 3:39pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372/2 "2024-04-21T15:39:48Z")

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Search the forum. Mapping a picture is not possible at this time. A vector drawing yes, image no. You can export your cylinder and use a third party program to map an image to it.

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**Author:** ![StarPanda](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/db5fbb/32.png) [@StarPanda](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/StarPanda)\
**Post date:** [April 21, 2024, 7:44pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372/3 "2024-04-21T19:44:18Z")

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I searched for such a program. Can you tell me the name of one where I can do this?

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**Author:** ![Oregonerd](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/oregonerd/32/8012_2.png) [@Oregonerd](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Oregonerd)\
**Post date:** [April 22, 2024, 12:50am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/image-on-a-cylinder/31372/4 "2024-04-22T00:50:36Z")

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Blender for one (free). Adobe dimension if you have a subscription to their tools.

[![](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/b/8/b8c85459364d9ded12d423944a34b0133249ac0f.jpeg "Blender 2.8 Tutorial - How to Model and UV Map a Mug using the Subdivision and Solidify Modifiers") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxcpPTm7QN4)

> **[Customize the appearance of models](https://helpx.adobe.com/dimension/using/apply-materials-images-to-models.html)**
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> Learn how to change the looks of your 3D model by applying materials and graphics.