How to Make a 3D Diagram in PowerPoint?

3D diagrams can make your presentation lot more professional and engaging. You have to be creative to effectively use the 3D diagrams and objects in PowerPoint. How to make a 3D diagram in PowerPoint easily? There are built-in 3D objects and images available in PowerPoint library.

In this article, we will learn how to insert a 3D object from the PowerPoint library and also how to make a custom 3D object for your slides. If you can find the desired object in the PowerPoint library, prefer using this option because it is easier and efficient.

How to Add a 3D Object in PowerPoint?

A 3D object is a solid shape with three dimensions: length, width, and height (or depth), allowing it to occupy space and have volume, unlike two-dimensional shapes, which are flat.

Examples of common 3D objects include a sphere (like a ball), a cube (like a die), a cylinder (like a can), and a cone (like an ice cream cone). In this article, we will learn how to make a simple 3D shape and how to use readily available 3D objects.

Method 1: How to Insert 3D Models in PowerPoint?

Users can download 3D models from online resources and use them in their slides, or use free stock 3D models from the PowerPoint library. Let’s see how to add stock 3D models in PPT slides.

Step 1: Locate 3D Models in PowerPoint

Open your PowerPoint presentation and go to the slide where you want to add a 3D model or object. Go to Insert and then click 3D Models in the Illustration section.

Now, choose whether to upload a 3D model from your device or use one from the stock library.

Step 2: Find 3D Model

When you click the Stock 3D Models option, a new window will open where you will see thumbnails for different categories. You can browse through the categories or use the search bar to find a specific model.

Step 3: Insert 3D Object

Open any category, and then you will see further objects in that category. Select the 3D diagram that you want for your slides and click Insert.

PowerPoint will take a moment to download the 3D object and then add it to your slide. 

You can select a single 3D object or multiple objects at the same time. Select the desired objects and then click the Insert button.

Step 4: Edit or Adjust 3D Model

Once you have the desired 3D diagram or object in your slides, click it and go to the 3D model tab in the top ribbon.

Here you can find all the controls to use and customize your object. The highlighted button on the 3D object is used to view different angles of the object.

Method 2: How to Make a Custom 3D Shape in PowerPoint?

Method 1 is used for more detailed and elaborate 3D models, but you might not find the desired shapes and diagrams there. Now, the second method is only useful if you are good with 3D modeling because understanding rotations, depth, and other attributes requires experience.

Still, we will guide you through the basic steps to create a simple 3D diagram in PowerPoint by using the built-in tools and controls. Let’s follow these exact steps to get a basic 3D diagram for your presentation.

Step 1: Insert a Shape

Open your PowerPoint presentation, go to the Insert tab >> Shapes >> select a shape >> draw that shape on the slide. You can change its color, size, and other values.

Step 2: Access 3D Rotation Options

Select the Shape >> Shape Format >> Shape Effects >> 3-D Rotation >> select 3-D Rotation Options at the bottom.

Step 3: Enter Values for 3D Modeling

A new pane will appear on the right side, where you can see all the controls for the 3D shape.

Depending on your project needs, you can input different values for Width, Height, and Depth, and then 3-D Rotation controls to adjust the view of the 3D diagram.

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Final Words

You can follow this simple guide to make basic 3D diagrams in PowerPoint, but you may not get the desired results the first time. Practice 3D modeling or use online resources to polish your slides with 3D objects.

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