The latest articles on DEV Community by hani kh (@hani_kh_663971b685c152964). https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4003913%2F91118399-a8dc-4469-a846-f1a3a33c0e80.jpg https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964 en hani kh Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:45:08 +0000 https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/i-built-litho-studio-turning-images-into-3d-printable-lithophanes-18i4 https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/i-built-litho-studio-turning-images-into-3d-printable-lithophanes-18i4 <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh7u3o33urf34r6jbq85t.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fh7u3o33urf34r6jbq85t.png" alt=" " width="130" height="107"></a># Litho Studio: Creating 3D Printable Lithophanes from Images</p> <h2> Inspiration </h2> <p>I have always been fascinated by 3D printing and the ability to transform digital ideas into real objects. <br> I wanted to create a tool that turns personal images into physical creations that can be illuminated and displayed.</p> <h2> What I Built </h2> <p>Litho Studio is a Python-based application that converts images into 3D printable lithophanes.</p> <p>The application allows users to:</p> <ul> <li>Convert images into 3D models</li> <li>Generate flat and curved lithophanes</li> <li>Adjust thickness and dimensions</li> <li>Preview the 3D model</li> <li>Export STL files for 3D printing</li> </ul> <h2> How It Works </h2> <p>The application processes the image using grayscale depth mapping. Dark and bright areas are converted into different heights, creating a 3D surface that reveals the image when light passes through it.</p> <h2> Features </h2> <ul> <li>Modern desktop interface</li> <li>Image-to-3D conversion</li> <li>3D model preview</li> <li>Adjustable parameters</li> <li>STL export</li> <li>Support for different lithophane shapes</li> </ul> <h2> Screenshots </h2> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpcrwyw8mjdurusgpat28.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fpcrwyw8mjdurusgpat28.png" alt=" " width="800" height="422"></a> </p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fm6071goyfmqlcf0h4a2q.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fm6071goyfmqlcf0h4a2q.png" alt=" " width="800" height="419"></a></p> <h2> Source Code </h2> <p>GitHub:<br> <a href="https://github.com/hanicore/litho-app-stadio" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://github.com/hanicore/litho-app-stadio</a></p> <h2> Technologies Used </h2> <ul> <li>Python</li> <li>PySide6</li> <li>NumPy</li> <li>Pillow</li> <li>Trimesh</li> </ul> <h2> Conclusion </h2> <p>Litho Studio combines programming, 3D printing, and creativity to transform digital memories into physical objects. </p> <p><u><strong>This work is for The DEV Weekend Challenge is LIVE!</strong></u></p> hani kh Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:48:03 +0000 https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/hi-51ac https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/hi-51ac hani kh Fri, 26 Jun 2026 11:30:24 +0000 https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/hey-guys-4nmj https://dev.to/hani_kh_663971b685c152964/hey-guys-4nmj