Gaussian Splats

What is a Gaussian Splat?

A Gaussian splat is a point‑based 3D representation of a scene:

• millions of soft “Gaussians” (points)
• color, opacity, spatial position
• continuous depth/volume

Splats are best for:

• large environments, backgrounds, vistas
• real‑world spaces
• fast spatial context

They are not meant to replace traditional meshes.

When to use (and avoid) splats

Use splats when you want:

• fast sense of place
• environmental context without modeling
• atmosphere and scale reference

Avoid splats when you need:

• precise collision
• editable meshes
• game‑ready geometry
• animation/deformation

Think of splats as spatial backdrops, not assets.

Create a splat from text

Create a gaussian splat of a misty forest valley at sunrise

Create a splat from an image

Create a gaussian splat from @panorama.jpg

With direction:

Create a gaussian splat from @reference.png, make it feel more foggy and atmospheric

Navigate a splat

Controls:

• Mouse: rotate view
• Arrow keys: move viewpoint
• Scroll: adjust distance

If your splat is upside down, use the Flip button.

Use splats with scenes

Common pattern:

• use splat as background context
• place real 3D assets in front
• combine with greyboxes or real geometry