Supported Formats
List of supported file formats for 3D printing
Supported File Formats
3D Open Design supports a wide range of file formats.
Primary Formats
| Format | Extension | Description |
|---|---|---|
| STL | .stl | The most popular format for 3D printing. Supported by almost every 3D software. |
| OBJ | .obj | Widely used format that supports textures and color information. |
| 3MF | .3mf | Modern format designed specifically for 3D printing with color and material support. |
Additional Formats
- STEP / STP — industrial CAD format
- IGES / IGS — another CAD exchange format
- FBX — popular in animation and gaming
- PLY — format for 3D scanned models
- AMF — additive manufacturing format
Recommendations
- For best results, use STL or 3MF
- If you have a CAD file (STEP, IGES), it will be automatically converted
- Maximum file size: 50MB
- If your format isn't listed, contact us — we can likely process it