Sharp
SHARP is an AI model developed by Apple Research, capable of quickly converting a single 2D photo into a 3D Gaussian Splat representation, achieving real-time conversion from photos to interactive 3D scenes, with an inference time of less than one second.
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What is SHARP?

SHARP (Sharp Monocular View Synthesis) is an AI model developed by Apple Research Institute, which can convert a single ordinary photo into a 3D Gaussian Splat representation. This means you can turn any 2D image into an interactive 3D scene, supporting perspective rotation and depth perception rendering.

How to use SHARP?

SHARP provides three ways of use: 1) Upload pictures through the web interface and preview the 3D effect; 2) Call programmatically through the REST API; 3) Integrate with AI assistants through the MCP server. The simplest way to start is to use Docker for one-click deployment.

Applicable Scenarios

SHARP is particularly suitable for scenarios that require rapid creation of 3D content from 2D images, such as e-commerce product display, real estate virtual house viewing, social media special effects, and game asset prototype production. It generates small-range perspective synthesis (±15 - 30°), suitable for creating parallax effects and depth perception rendering.

Main Features

Photo to 3D
Convert any single 2D photo into a 3D Gaussian Splat representation, supporting multiple image format inputs
Real-time Rendering
The generated 3D Gaussian Splat can be rendered in real-time in a supported environment, providing a smooth interactive experience
Ultra-fast Generation
The inference time on the GPU is less than 1 second, and video rendering takes about 80 seconds, suitable for real-time applications
Zero-shot Generalization
It can directly process various types of photos without fine-tuning for specific images
Multi-interface Support
It provides three ways of use: web interface, REST API, and MCP server, meeting the needs of different users
GPU Intelligent Management
Automatically manage GPU memory, support automatic release of resources when idle, and improve hardware utilization
Advantages
Fast generation speed: Complete 3D conversion within 1 second
Easy to use: One-click deployment with Docker, no complex configuration required
Multi-platform support: Provide multiple interfaces such as Web, API, and MCP
Resource-friendly: Support automatic management of GPU memory
Real-time interaction: The generated 3D content supports real-time rendering
Limitations
Limited perspective: Only support small-range perspective synthesis of ±15 - 30°, not a complete 360-degree reconstruction
Hardware requirements: Requires GPU support, with a minimum of 4GB VRAM
File size: The generated PLY file is about 60MB, and the video file is relatively large
Accuracy limitation: For complex scenarios or low-quality input images, the accuracy of 3D reconstruction may be limited

How to Use

Environment Preparation
Ensure that Docker and the NVIDIA Docker runtime are installed on the system, and you have a GPU that supports CUDA
Start the Service
Use Docker to start the SHARP service with one click. The service will run on port 8080
Access the Web Interface
Open the web interface in the browser, upload pictures, and view the 3D generation results
Use the API (Optional)
Call the SHARP function programmatically through the REST API, supporting batch processing and automated workflows
Integrate with AI Assistants (Optional)
Configure the MCP server to integrate the SHARP function into AI assistants such as Claude

Usage Examples

E-commerce Product Display
E-commerce platforms need to provide 360-degree display functions for products, but only have single product photos. Use SHARP to quickly generate 3D views, allowing customers to view products from different angles.
Real Estate Virtual House Viewing
Real estate agents only have single photos of rooms but hope to provide a virtual house viewing experience. Use SHARP to create a 3D scene, allowing potential buyers to feel the spatial depth and layout.
Social Media Special Effects
Social media users hope to add 3D parallax effects to ordinary photos to create more attractive content. Use SHARP to quickly generate 3D versions for short videos or dynamic displays.
Rapid Prototype of Game Assets
Game developers need to quickly create 3D environment prototypes, but only have concept maps or reference photos. Use SHARP to quickly generate the basic 3D structure and accelerate the development process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What image formats does SHARP support?
How long does it take to generate a 3D scene?
How much GPU memory is required?
What formats can the generated 3D scene be exported to?
What is the difference between SHARP and traditional 3D reconstruction?
How to optimize the generation effect?
Does it support batch processing?
What should I do if the service does not respond?

Related Resources

Official Paper
SHARP technical paper, which details the algorithm principle and experimental results
Docker Image
Official Docker image repository, containing the latest version and updates
GitHub Repository
Open-source code repository, containing the complete implementation and examples
3D Gaussian Splat Project
Original project of 3D Gaussian Splat, to understand the underlying rendering technology
Apple Machine Learning Research
Apple Machine Learning Research homepage, to learn more about related technologies
MCP Protocol Documentation
Official documentation of the Model Context Protocol, to understand the MCP integration principle

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sharp": {
      "command": "docker",
      "args": ["exec", "-i", "sharp-service", "python", "mcp_server.py"]
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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