# Uploaded Images not visible in Visualization

**URL:** <https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056>\
**Category:** Modeling Questions\
**Created:** [October 22, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056 "2022-10-22T10:49:49Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 11\
**Page:** 1

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![hheckel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hheckel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hheckel)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2022, 10:49am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/1 "2022-10-22T10:49:49Z")

</div>

Uploaded images (construction mode, e.g. a painting on a wall) are not visible in Visualization view (and also web viewer)… Or did i miss something?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Laci\_K](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/laci_k/32/8196_2.png) [@Laci\_K](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Laci_K)\
**Post date:** [October 22, 2022, 4:41pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/2 "2022-10-22T16:41:44Z")

</div>

No, images aren’t supported inside Visualization yet.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![hheckel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/eada6e/32.png) [@hheckel](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/hheckel)\
**Post date:** [October 23, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/3 "2022-10-23T14:26:08Z")

</div>

I like the „yet“.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![MrKodama](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mrkodama/32/28376_2.png) [@MrKodama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrKodama)\
**Post date:** [November 14, 2024, 11:46pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/4 "2024-11-14T23:46:47Z")

</div>

It’s now nearly 2025, and this feature still isn’t available?  
I mean this isn’t exactly a complicated update? Just allow us to see our uploaded images inside the Visualisation window.  
And when will we be able to add our own HDRs for the environment image?  
I just can’t understand how Shapr 3D can justify such a large monthly subscription, when this software is still in its infancy, when compared to something like Blender.  
Yes, the UX is very well crafted for the iPad Pro, but that still doesn’t justify £39.99/month.  
Have you seen Blender’s material editor? Shapr 3D has a very basic materials editor, in comparison. I do get the fact that you cannot have anything as complicated on a touch screen, but nevertheless, there are some very basic features that are missing from the Visualisation window.  
It would be great to see these two features added, as soon as possible, because they are both really useful, and would certainly make this section, feel more complete.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![udokr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/udokr/32/14506_2.png) [@udokr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/udokr)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/5 "2024-11-15T13:35:44Z")

</div>

Cadmio has both custom HDRI background and image decals, if you’re looking for a solution on the iPad.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![MrKodama](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mrkodama/32/28376_2.png) [@MrKodama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrKodama)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 1:54pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/6 "2024-11-15T13:54:17Z")

</div>

OK. Thanks for that, but when I go to the cadmio website, I cannot see the pricing page, anywhere.  
I am looking at it, on my iPhone.  
Do you know what the pricing is?

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![udokr](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/udokr/32/14506_2.png) [@udokr](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/udokr)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 2:27pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/7 "2024-11-15T14:27:03Z")

</div>

$10/month, a bit cheaper if you pay annually.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![MrKodama](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/mrkodama/32/28376_2.png) [@MrKodama](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/MrKodama)\
**Post date:** [November 15, 2024, 7:47pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/8 "2024-11-15T19:47:49Z")

</div>

OK. So is Cadmio an alternative to Shapr 3D. I mean does it have 3D modeling capabilities? Thanks

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Stephen](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/stephen/32/16350_2.png) [@Stephen](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Stephen)\
**Post date:** [November 16, 2024, 12:05pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/9 "2024-11-16T12:05:01Z")

</div>

No. Cadmio is a Visualisation software. One can import models or part models in various formats including STEP files from Shaper3D. Once in Cadmio, they can be moved and scaled and materials and environments added. Custom images can be imported and added to model parts, ie used as textures.

I’ve used Cadmio for a few years on iPad, sending my Shapr projects across. The results are better than the Shaper Visualisations IMHO. Cadmio doesn’t do Raytracing or reflections, if I need that I used Light Tracer Render (around $5 per month) on my Laptop.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![jaxelsson](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/439d5e/32.png) [@jaxelsson](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/jaxelsson)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 11:55am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/10 "2026-04-12T11:55:32Z")

</div>

I’ve got a model with a LCD screen on it. I would like to just project a JPG on to make it more obvious where the image will be shown once the product is manufactured. I’m not looking for fancy effects and all that, but for future use it would be really handy to just be able to put a JPG on a surface in Visualization for the business people/partners looking at it in a presentation.

---

<div class="post-metadata">

**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 12:08pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/uploaded-images-not-visible-in-visualization/22056/11 "2026-04-12T12:08:27Z")

</div>

> [@jaxelsson](#):
>
> it would be really handy to just be able to put a JPG on a surface in Visualization

This option has been available for quite a long time already.

 ![image](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/uploads/shapr3d/original/3X/1/1/1146a7a29a248a407c10066db3d5102e579484e8.jpeg)