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If you’re looking for a unique way to spruce up your slideshow, check out the 3D model feature in Microsoft PowerPoint. You can insert a 3D image then resize it, rotate it, and even animate it with a nifty effect.
If you have your own 3D model , this is a great way to present it to your client or show it off. But you can also pick one from the online library with plenty of categories to match your slideshow’s theme or mission.
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Insert a 3D Model in PowerPoint
Open your presentation in PowerPoint and head to the slide where you want to add the model. Go to the Insert tab and click the drop-down arrow for 3D Models in the Illustrations section of the ribbon.
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Choose either “This Device” to upload your own model or “Stock 3D Models” to pick one from the library.
If you want to browse the Online 3D Models available, you’ll see many categories. With everything from animals and avatars to vintage cartoons and vehicles, you’re sure to find one to enhance your show. You can also use the Search 3D Models field to find a particular one.
Once you choose the model(s) you want to use from your device or the library, click “Insert” to pop it onto the slide.
Customize a 3D Model
After you insert the 3D model, you can move it anywhere on the slide by dragging it or resize it by dragging a corner inward or outward, just like an image. You can rotate it by dragging the icon in the center in any direction.
To customize it further, select the model and go to the 3D Model tab. You can choose a view for the model from a nice collection of options. Use the 3D Model Views section of the ribbon to pick the style you want.
Another useful customization option is the Pan & Zoom feature on the right side of the ribbon. With it, you can focus on a specific part of the 3D model.
To use Pan & Zoom, select the model and click the button in the ribbon. You’ll see a magnifying glass appear on the right side of the image. Drag it up or down to zoom in or out. You can also move the image inside of its border, helping you get to the exact spot you want. Click the Pan & Zoom button when you finish to deselect the tool and turn it off.
You can then use the additional tools in the ribbon on the 3D Model tab to add alt text , bring the model forward, send it backward, or align it with other objects on the slide.
Animate a 3D Model
Maybe you’d like to add some motion to your model. PowerPoint offers a handful of animations specifically for 3D models that make them shine.
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Select the model and go to the Animations tab. Choose an effect in the Animations section of the ribbon. You can pick from an Entrance (green), a few Emphasis (orange), and an Exit (red) effect for the 3D model.
After you add the effect, you can customize it like other animations in PowerPoint. Select the effect number, go to the Animations tab, and choose the Timing or Advanced Animation options.
Once you finish inserting, customizing, and even animating your 3D model in PowerPoint, you’ll have an entertaining addition to your slideshow.
For more on enhancing your PowerPoint slideshows, take a look at how to add rolling credits or how to insert a video .
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How to Quickly Customize 3D PowerPoint PPT Templates (For 2022 Presentations)
Premium 3D PowerPoint themes are incredibly easy to customize. That’s one of their key advantages, and it helps you build amazing slides quickly. Let’s learn how to customize a 3D PowerPoint in just five quick steps.
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Let's get started:
1. Add Your Data
Data in a 3D PowerPoint can come in many forms: numbers, words, and more. To start adding it, select any block of text on your slide by highlighting it.

Then, you can simply start typing. This makes any 3D object a tool to help deliver your message.
2. Build Color Contrast
Color is a great way to add contrast and call out individual data points. To apply an effect like this, click on a section of your 3D slide.

From the Shape Format menu, choose Shape Fill, then click on a new color. To preserve the 3D effect, click on Gradient and choose from the available options. Click to apply.
3. Remove Unwanted Content
A 3D shapes for PowerPoint free download won't include the variety of a premium template. But keep in mind, you don’t have to use every object on every slide!

To remove an unwanted object, click once to select it, then press Delete on your keyboard.
4. Realign Text
Removing objects from a 3D PowerPoint might alter the spacing of your content. To keep things aligned, you can click and drag any object around a slide.

PowerPoint displays helpful grid lines that keep objects in line with each other. Explore your options: unwanted changes can be reversed by clicking Edit > Undo .
5. Add Text Effects
Changing text can help your 3D PowerPoint shine. Plus, it’s easy to do. Begin by highlighting some text. Then find the Font section of the Home tab.

There, you’ll see dropdowns for highlights, font styles, and font sizes. Plus, you can change text color, along with text effects like bolds and italics.
5 Tips to Make Great 3D Presentation for 2022
Want to create better 3D Microsoft PowerPoint presentations in 2022? Here are five tips that'll help take your presentations to the next level:
1. Pick a Perfect Template (Edit the Content)

The easiest way of going about creating 3D presentations is to leave the work to the experts. Premium 3D PowerPoint templates give you a head start and save time.
If you want to convert data to visuals with 3D graphics, the most crucial part is to pick the right 3D graphic. It should match your data. So, it's worth spending a bit more time on this and browsing through as many pre-built 3D Microsoft PowerPoint templates as you can. Pick the best one for your requirements. Don't settle as it'll affect your final product.
2. Go for Contrast
Contrast is a critical design principle. Use contrast to not only draw your audience in, but also to guide their focus as you present. This is done by using contrast to create visual hierarchies. Contrast can be created using colors, textures, sizes, and shapes.
Learn more about the principles of design and how you can use them:

3. Mix It Up

Imagine an entire presentation of only bar charts on every slide. Your audience will get bored.
To fight boredom, present data in a variety of ways. Mix it up between the infographic elements you're using. For example, use pie charts, bar graphs, line graphs, funnels, and others.
A simple rule is: Don't use the same format more than twice in a presentation . Add other non-infographic visual elements like photos, images, or videos. These bring variety to 3D PowerPoint templates. Also, your audience won't feel like your presentation is data-heavy.
4. Use Animations Wisely
If you find yourself with complex infographics with many elements to it, animations help. Phase in individual components as you discuss them. Introduce each section of the infographic separately.
It's easier for your audience to follow 3D PowerPoint templates with animation. Learn how to add animation to your 3D PowerPoint template:

5. Leave Plenty of White Space

As you use 3D infographics to convert data to more visually appealing graphics, give each item of data its own slide. Cramping two or more complex graphics on a slide makes it messy. Keep your 3D slides clean, minimalistic, and simple. That makes the slides with 3D infographics easier to read and more visually appealing.
For more tips on how to create 3D infographics, specifically 3D pyramids, study this tutorial:

Discover More Top Infographic Microsoft PowerPoint Templates for 2022
Explore more 2D and 3D infographic PowerPoint template ideas before you make your choice. Here are some best 2022 picks to get you started:

5 Top 3D PowerPoint PPT Trends (In 2022)
We’ve taken a look at the very best 3D PowerPoint templates for 2022. We’ve seen how to customize them. But there’s one more step to ensuring success. In 2022, you’ll see these five trends feature in the very best slide decks:
1. 3D Infographics
3D PowerPoint infographics are popular in 2022, and for good reason. These illustrations help bring your ideas to life. They come in all shapes and sizes but share easy customization.

Use infographic 3D PowerPoint templates any time you need to clearly explain ideas. These provide creative inspiration and help make sure your audience stays focused. Infographics are a win-win.
2. More Engaging Slides
The best 3D PowerPoint templates help you engage with your audience. But if you’re lecturing without interacting, they won’t go far enough. Engaging slides are trending in 2022. They help get your audience involved.
One great way to create more engaging slide decks is with a quiz. It’s fun, and it keeps your audience focused on you. We've got a tutorial on how to make an interactive quiz in your favorite 3D PowerPoint template. Check it out today:

3. Clean, Modern Layouts
2022’s best slides share a similar aesthetic: minimalism. That means clean, modern slide layouts with plenty of open space. When combined with 3D graphics, this style delivers sleek slides that look incredible.

3D shapes for PowerPoint free download may only have simple layouts. But premium templates have much more. They feature modern layouts that audiences appreciate in 2022.
4. Minimal Animations
Animations are a great way to bring 3D PowerPoint templates to life. But they’ve become all too common and are often overused. The trick is to use minimal animations and apply them sparingly.
When done right, animation helps control the flow of your slides. You can introduce individual content elements at your own pace.
A great option is to use premium 3D PowerPoint templates that are pre-animated. That’s a feature not generally found in a 3D shapes for PowerPoint free download. Learn more about animations in PPT here:
5. Device Mockups
Device mockups are 3D shapes that illustrate computers, phones, and more. They’re the perfect way to show off your app or website, and they’ve gotten very popular in 2022. They transform simple screenshots into 3D works of art.

Mockups are often found in the best premium 3D PowerPoint templates. They're very easy to work with. Drop a screenshot into the mockup's image placeholder, and you're all set.
5 Benefits of Using the Best 3D PowerPoint PPT Templates in 2022
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Common PowerPoint Questions Answered (FAQ)
You might be using 3D PowerPoint templates already. Or you may want to get started with a 3D shapes for PowerPoint free download.
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When you first start using PowerPoint, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. But don’t worry. With 3D PowerPoint templates you've got nothing to worry about.
Once you’ve chosen a template, you’re simply swapping out placeholder content for your own. You can make an engaging and effective visual 3D PowerPoint in a few minutes.
For more, check out our full-featured tutorial:

2. Can I Share PowerPoint Slides Online?
Yes! Online sharing is more popular than ever, and PowerPoint is ready to support it. Microsoft Office’s OneDrive service is equipped for presenting online. Learn more in this tutorial:

3. Can I Make Charts and Graphs in PowerPoint?
Sure! These are often included in premium designs. But you may not find them in a 3D shapes for PowerPoint free download. No matter what template you’re using, PPT has built-in features ready to help. These make adding charts and graphs a breeze.
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Yes! You can take a few steps to convert Keynote files to .PPTX so that PowerPoint can open and edit them. This is useful if you work with a team that may use different presentation apps but needs to work on the same files.
Here’s more on what to do:

5. How Do I Answer Questions with PowerPoint?
As you work in PPT, you might be wondering how to connect with your audience. A great tip is to add an “ any questions ” slide right at the end. This has several advantages:
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July 24, 2017 by Ellen Finkelstein 24 Comments

To be clear, to get this new feature, you have to have Office 365, which is the subscription version. Office 365 is continually updated and Microsoft adds new features almost monthly. If you paid a one-time fee for Office, you have a static product, and you won’t get the new features.
Even if you don’t have Office 365, I think you should know what’s coming.
Here are the steps to insert 3D into PowerPoint.
Step 1: Get Windows 10 Creators Update
Supporting 3D models is a pretty involved capability and it starts with Windows itself. A few months ago, Microsoft put out Windows 10 Creators Update, which supports 3D.
The main area where you’ll see this 3D support is in a new version of an old program, Paint. When you open Paint, you’ll see an Open Paint 3D button which you click to open the special 3D version. You can also find Paint 3D directly on your Windows Start menu.

Note: You don’t have to use Paint 3D to create your 3D objects, but if you don’t already have a program that creates 3D models in one of the accepted formats, it’s an easy way to start. And Microsoft has done a pretty good job of making it easy for amateurs to create 3D models in Paint 3D.
Step 2: Create a 3D model in Paint 3D
I’ll assume that you’ll use Paint 3D and describe it briefly, although my point here isn’t to give you a full tutorial in how to use Paint 3D.
Tip: There are already a number of tutorials on YouTube; just do a search. Note that a lot of what you’ll see if not suitable for business use, but hopefully you’ll learn enough to design your own 3D models.

On the left is your canvas. At the top is a menu. On the right are tools and settings.

A quick way to start is to click the 3D icon at the top (the cube) and then scroll down in the right-hand column. You don’t see the scrollbar at first, but click where it should be and it will appear.
Go ahead and click one of the 3D Objects choices. Then drag on the canvas and use the various rotation options.
You can add textures, “stickers” and text. Just click everywhere and try out the options. If you click Get More Models, you go to the Remix 3D community where you can find more models (and upload your own). In my experience, these are more silly than businesslike but do check it out to see the amazing 3D models people are creating. When you find one you like, click Remix in Paint 3D to open it in Paint 3D.
One really helpful tool looks like a clock and it’s a kind of Undo, letting you go back step by step. It’s at the upper right of the Paint 3D window.
When you’re done, click the File icon and save as a Paint 3D file.
Then choose File again and export. Choose a file type and you’ll get to name your file and choose a location. I’ve been using 3MF.

Step 3: Import your 3D model into PowerPoint
To insert 3D into PowerPoint, you need PowerPoint 365 and a 3D Models item on the Insert tab (in the Illustrations group). If you don’t have it, you’ll have it soon. I have the Insider Fast setting, so I get new features soonest. Read more about becoming an Office Insider here .
To insert a 3D model, choose Insert, 3D Models, From a File and navigate to the 3D model you created. Select it and click Open.
Here are the formats that PowerPoint accepts:

- 3D Manufacturing Format: 3MF
- Filmbox Format: FBX
- Object Format: OBJ
- Polygon Format: PLY
- Stereolithography Format: STL
- Binary GL Transmission Format: GLB
When selected, your 3D model will have a 3D rotation icon at its center as you see here. Just drag that icon around in all directions to see how you can rotate it.
Step 4: Animate it with the Morph transition!
The coolest way to animate your 3D model is to use the Morph transition, which I explain in this post .
The Morph transition lets you resize, move, and rotate your 3D model from one slide to the next. In this video, I just rotated my goal posts. I created this model in Paint 3D, using just cylinders.
This simple animation happens quickly, so watch carefully!
How are you going to use 3D in your presentations!
Do you think this is a big deal? Just a toy? Can you imagine ways to tell stories with 3D? Leave a comment! And please share this post with others using the social media buttons.
Learn easy principles and techniques that designers use. “Slide Design for Non-Designers” shows you, step-by-step, how to easily get the results you want. Plus bonus theme, template, sample slides, and 5 short video tutorials to make implementing the principles easy.Updated for PowerPoint 2016/365. Learn more at http://www.ellenfinkelstein.com/pptblog/slide-design-for-non-designers/
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This is nice, but I hear that PAINT is going away in the next update to Office 365. Have you heard anything about that?
Paint is part of Windows, not Office 365. And Microsoft has invested a lot in updating it for 3D, so it isn’t going away anytime soon.
That’s very cool! Thanks for sharing the steps.
Sadly, I think 3D will be misused by far more people than those who use it well. It seems best suited to representing physical objects, rather than all the concepts we’re so used to communicating in 2D, but for a very occasional WOW factor, it looks like a great feature!
Craig, glad you liked it! Yes, it definitely provides a WOW factor, but maybe after a while, we’ll all figure out how to use it to help audiences understand our message better.
can i insert a 3D surface plot? frankly, I don’t have much use for 3D emojis and the like
As long as it’s in one of the formats I listed, you can insert it. For example, you can export an AutoCAD drawing as STL and import it into PowerPoint.
I want to import the 3D models that I have generated in Rhino, and keep the same color scheme. I must be missing something. I have imported OBJ, and STL files but the original colors are not present. Help/suggestions? Thanks- Kip
When is this capability coming to the standard (non 365) Office 2016?
Derek, the standard (non 365) Office isn’t updated except for security updates and the like. At some point, there will be a new, full version and I assume that will have the new features. 2018? 2019? I really don’t know. Of course, that version will also be static. There have been MANY new features in Office 365 in the last year or so- icons, SVG support, Morph, Zoom, Designer, revision highlighting, and many more.
I also am trying to insert 3D .OBJ files with texture data into PP and they import without any texture. Is there a method to keep the mapped texture with the file as it is imported into PP?
I’ve noticed that color was stripped. I’ll see if I can get an answer from Microsoft…
The answer I got was to insert the OBJ files in Paint 3D and see if they have color or texture. If not, it won’t show up in PowerPoint and you need to check if the color/texture information is included in the 3D image definition.
I have tried this but cannot rotate in view mode.
Can we export interactive paint 3d objects to be use directly in web application?
Rajesh, I’m not familiar with ways to display 3D objects in a browser, but when I searched, lots of results showed up, so give it a try.
Does the animation of the 3D object occur only with morphing, or can we move it in real time during a PowerPoint presentation?
You can also apply regular animation to a 3D object.
Clarifying article. Thank you. Can you describe how to create a 3D image with very good resolution from a “snipped” image.
I’m finding pictures become pixelated. Thanks for your consideration.
Do you mean from a screenshot? Any screenshot will be 2D, so I’m not sure I understand… How are you using the snipped image?
How to do this in Office 2019?
I am an anatomist and would like to include /create 3d models in my Ppt! I have discovered this cool 3D functionality in ppt. Is it possible to create models for video or stl file? I use Dicom viewer which can export STL file. .any help would be helpful Thanks
if idon’t have 365 i can’t use 3d models at ppt
Yes, that’s right. You need both Office 365 and Windows 10 Creators — a version of Windows that supports 3D objects.
PowerPoint accepts STL files.

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How to Insert 3D Objects in PowerPoint

One unique design you can add to your PowerPoint presentations is 3D or three-dimensional models. These can be a great way to illustrate a point or catch your viewers’ attention. In this guide, we’ll show you how you can insert 3D models into your slide presentation.
Method #1: Via Online 3D Models
1. Open your slide presentation that’s saved on your computer.

2. Select the slide you want to insert a 3D model into.

3. From the ribbon, click the Insert tab and choose 3D Models . Click the 3D icon ( Cube icon ) or the down arrow to open the dropdown menu and choose Stock 3D Models .

4. The Online 3D Models window will open on the right side of your screen.

5. Here, you can select from an array of 3D models. Depending on your chosen theme, you can click and select the 3D model that’s suited for you. In this guide, we’ll pick a Linear 3D Model , under the Chemistry theme.

6. Select the 3D model that you like and click the Insert button. If you want to insert more than one 3D model, select them all and click Insert . Your selected 3D models will appear with an orange checkmark on the model’s thumbnail.

Note : Alternatively, you can search for a 3D model by using the search function.
7. Once inserted, you can resize the 3D model using the border points. You can also rotate it using the 3D Control icon to tilt and rotate the 3D model in any direction. Just click the icon and drag it to your desired direction.

Method #2: Insert Via a Saved 3D Model on your Computer
In this case, we’ll work our way to insert a 3D in PowerPoint from either a generated 3D file or a downloaded element from a 3D library.
1. Download a 3D model on your preferred site. In this guide, we’ll download a free human 3D model via a third-party website.
2. After downloading, you’ll be given either a .BMP (Bitmap), .FBX (Autodesk Filmbox), or .OBJ (Standard 3D file format). You’ll need the .OBJ version of the 3D image for PowerPoint.

3. Open your PowerPoint presentation and click the Insert tab from the ribbon. Select the down arrow and choose This Device…

4. Select the .OBJ version of the 3D file and click Insert .

5. The 3D image will now appear on the slide. Similar to the last method, you can also resize and rotate the slide using the border points and the 3D Control icon.

Final Thoughts
As you can see, the process to insert 3D in PowerPoint is very straightforward. This awesome feature is a lifesaver for quality academic presentations , for people in the 3D modeling industry, and way more.

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To select a 3D Model from our online library, choose 3D Models > From Online Sources. In the dialog box that appears you can browse, or search for, 3D images from the catalog. Select one or more images and click Insert. Change how your 3D models look in Office
3D animation effects in PowerPoint PowerPoint for Microsoft 365 PowerPoint for the web PowerPoint Mobile You can add animation effects to 3D graphics: Arrive or Leave Turntable and Swing Jump & Turn Duration: 58 seconds For detailed instructions about using animation effects, see Animate text or objects. Windows Mobile Web
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Insert a 3D Model in PowerPoint Open your presentation in PowerPoint and head to the slide where you want to add the model. Go to the Insert tab and click the drop-down arrow for 3D Models in the Illustrations section of the ribbon. RELATED: How to Draw and Edit a Freeform Shape in Microsoft PowerPoint
3D models in Office allows users to easily insert 3D models into any PowerPoint, Word, or Excel file. Along the top ribbon under the Insert tab is the 3D Models option - choose from an existing file or quickly search online via the Office 3D model gallery to find an object.
Now you can easily insert 3D objects and embedded animations directly into PowerPoint decks from your own files or a library of content. Interact naturally using voice, touch, and ink Easily ink onto a slide, then convert handwritten notes into text and make hand-drawn shapes perfect in seconds. Nail your next presentation
Content creation. Step through the process of creating custom 3D content for real-time rendering in Office. From modelling, surfacing and animation guidance for new content, to exporting, converting and optimizing existing 3D content, this section will help to ensure that 3D assets targeted for Office will render optimally.
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It is not currently available in the online version of PowerPoint. If you have the desktop version of PowerPoint for Office 365 or PowerPoint 2019, you should be able to insert 3D models into your presentations by clicking on the "Insert" tab and then selecting "3D Models". As you have trial version of Office 365 then you can install Office 365 ...
Bring your presentations to life with 3D Learn how to take your presentations to three dimensions with this PowerPoint training template. Includes detailed instructions and examples using 3D models. This comprehensive template also includes information on how to insert 3D models from online sources. This is an accessible template. PowerPoint
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3D in PowerPoint, Word and Excel, is now broadly available to Windows users with O365 subscriptions and the Fall Creators Update and will completely reinvigorate and make your standard presentations stand out. With the new 3D features, you can quickly and easily create presentations in just 5 easy steps.
Use 3D model designs in Microsoft PowerPoint and combine animations and morph transitions to apply realistic effects on the slide deck. Under this category you can download 3D animated PowerPoint templates with 3D models created exclusively for PowerPoint presentations. 5 Steps 3D Model Cubes PowerPoint Diagram Diagrams
Bring your work to life with 3D. Whether you're creating a presentation in PowerPoint or building a catalog in Excel, 3D makes your work stand out. It's built-in to the Office apps you love, and with Paint 3D in Windows 10, you can easily edit or even create 3D models.
Learn how to use 3D models in PowerPoint, and also how to animate those models in 3 dimensions. PowerPoint makes it pretty easy to add these great looking v...
Here are five modern and unique 3D PowerPoint template idea from GraphicRiver to get you started: 1. 3D Shapes - Download Template PowerPoint 3D Immediately get hold of over 50 unique vector shapes that you can use with any presentation. Easily customize these 3D infographic shapes and highlight essential data in your presentation. 2.
Office Online also works with the Office applications installed on your desktop, so you can choose how you want to work. Use Office Online to dynamically collaborate with real time co-authoring, or if you already have Office, continue working with the full power of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel applications installed on your PC or Mac.
Here are the steps to insert 3D into PowerPoint. Step 1: Get Windows 10 Creators Update Supporting 3D models is a pretty involved capability and it starts with Windows itself. A few months ago, Microsoft put out Windows 10 Creators Update, which supports 3D.
Method #1: Via Online 3D Models. 1. Open your slide presentation that's saved on your computer. Selecting the document to work on. 2. Select the slide you want to insert a 3D model into. Defining the target slide. 3. From the ribbon, click the Insert tab and choose 3D Models.
This 3D model training template focuses on importing 3D models into PowerPoint. This PowerPoint 3D modeling template provides detailed instructions and clear examples that will help you quickly upgrade your presentations. This is an accessible 3D modeling PowerPoint template.