Sketchfab adds AI-driven asset remeshing and retopology for faster UI prototyping

Design · 3 min read

The remeshing tool analyzes art assets and produces low-weight meshes with consistent normal and UV layouts, ready for use as interactive elements in AR/VR UI prototypes. It also suggests anchor points and collision boundaries specific to UI behaviors.

Sketchfab included export presets for popular engines and design tools so assets remain performant across platforms. The AI models estimate polycount budgets for target devices and produce LODs automatically.

Artists noted that while the automatic retopology saves time, fine-tuning is still required for stylized assets. Sketchfab plans to add manual control layers and artist-guided retopo workflows in future releases.