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3MF to STL converter
Got a 3MF from MakerWorld or Printables but your tool wants STL? Drop it here and get an STL back at the right size.
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Good to know
Guide3MF vs STL: which one should you use?Use 3MF when you can, and STL when something only takes STL.What comes across, and what doesn't
| In the 3MF | In your STL | |
|---|---|---|
| Shape | Yes | Yes, exactly the same triangles |
| Size | Stored with a unit | Numbers in mm (STL has no unit; slicers assume mm) |
| Several parts | Kept separate | Merged into one mesh, in the same spots |
| Colours and filaments | Yes | No |
| Print settings and plates | Often, in slicer projects | No |
STL keeps the shape and drops everything else. If you need the settings, keep the 3MF too.
When you'd need this
- A print service, an older tool or a friend's setup only takes STL.
- You want to edit the shape in an app that doesn't open 3MF.
- You only need one part of a multi-part project: open the 3MF in your slicer and export that one object as STL instead.
If the file was saved in inches, the size will look 25 times too small. Pick Inches under File units.
How it works
- 1Drop your 3MF in the box. Files from MakerWorld, Printables and Bambu Studio all work.
- 2If it holds several parts, they come out merged, in the same spots. Check the size in mm.
- 3Click Download STL.
Questions people ask
Checked October 2026
- Do my files get uploaded?
- No. Everything runs in your browser. The file never leaves your computer, so it works for client files and unreleased designs too.
- What gets lost going from 3MF to STL?
- Colours, filament choices, print settings and plate layout. STL only stores the shape. The geometry itself comes across exactly.
- My 3MF has several parts. What happens?
- They're merged into one STL in the same positions. If you need them as separate files, open the 3MF in your slicer and export each one.
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