Shap-e
Shap-E is a previous OpenAI 3D research snapshot, not a 2026 image or 3D default. The first-party research repo on the public page is github.com/openai/shap-e. Live OpenAI stills on this site start at GPT Image 2. For a current 3D product path already on this site, compare Hyper3D Rodin.
Compare leftover DALL-E 3 if you wanted the leftover later stills twin already marked removed, leftover DALL-E 2 if you wanted the leftover earlier stills twin, and GPT Image 2 if you wanted the live stills path.
Key Features
- Previous 2023 research snapshot: older copy treated Shap-E as a current OpenAI 3D engine.
- Not the 2026 OpenAI stills lead: Live docs point new stills at GPT Image 2.
- Website is the research repo: Confirm GitHub before you hard-code mesh / NeRF claims.
- No invented dollar row: Confirm first-party hosting before you quote a price.
Use Cases
- People with a Shap-E bookmark who need the leftover current-3D copy dropped.
- People who were about to paste Shap-E as the current OpenAI 3D default.
Pricing
First-party pages on 2026-08-18.
| Piece | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Shap-E | Previous snapshot | Confirm github.com/openai/shap-e. No invented dollar row. |
| Live stills path | GPT Image 2 | GPT Image 2. |
| Live 3D product path | Hyper3D Rodin | Hyper3D Rodin. |
If a leftover blog still calls Shap-E the current OpenAI 3D model, treat GPT Image 2 / Hyper3D Rodin as the correction.
Getting Started
- Confirm github.com/openai/shap-e before you hard-code Shap-E.
- Confirm GPT Image 2 if you wanted a live stills path.
- Confirm Hyper3D Rodin if you wanted a current 3D product path.
- Do not paste leftover "current 3D generator" into a 2026 deck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Shap-E still the OpenAI 3D default?
No. Treat it as a previous research snapshot.
Same as GPT Image 2?
No. GPT Image 2 is the live OpenAI stills path.
Did we invent a price?
No. Confirm first-party hosting before you quote one.
Alternatives
- GPT Image 2: Live OpenAI stills path.
- Hyper3D Rodin: Live 3D product path already on this site.
- DALL-E 3: Later leftover stills twin already marked removed from the API.
Tips
- Call Shap-E a previous research snapshot, not a 2026 3D default.
- Point new OpenAI stills at GPT Image 2.
Conclusion
Shap-E is a leftover OpenAI 3D research snapshot, not a 2026 default. Start at github.com/openai/shap-e, then decide whether GPT Image 2 or Hyper3D Rodin already covers the path you need.
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