Convert CMX to STL for free

How to Convert your CMX to STL Online?

Here are three simple steps to create an STL file from a CMX file.

Upload a CMX

Click the "Upload a File" button and select CMX to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Select your Options

Set the dimensions and other options, and click the "Convert to STL" button to convert your CMX to STL.

Download your STL

Click the download link once completed to receive your STL file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my CMX file to STL?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your CMX file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the CMX to STL conversion has completed, you can download your STL file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my CMX to STL?

We aim to process all CMX to STL conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the CMX to STL conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my CMX to STL on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the CMX file you submit to us. The resulting STL file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert CMX to STL on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our CMX to STL tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our CMX conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

What STL formats can I convert to?

Our tool will save all STL files in binary format. Optionally, our tool will allow you to save to the non-standard color STL format.

File Format Information for CMX to STL

Extension	CMX
Full Name	Corel Draw
Type	Vector
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary
Tools	CMX Converters, CMX Viewer
Open With	Inkscape

Description

CMX is a native file format used by CorelDRAW, created in 1989. It is a vector graphics format that started life on Windows 2 and has evolved over the years to support newer features. It is still as popular as ever.

These files are binary in format and usually represent a group of assets in a zip format (while retaining the CMX file extension). CorelDRAW is still being developed today and is the primary program for working with CMX files.

Extension	STL
Full Name	Standard Triangle Language
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/vnd.ms-pki.stl
Format	Text & Binary
Tools	STL Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create STL Animation, Compress STL, Text to STL, STL Viewer
Open With	Blender, Daz Studio, MeshLab, CAD Assistant

Description

The STL file format has its roots in the 1980's and is the native file format for 3D Systems stereolithography CAD software. The format defines a triangulated mesh with vertices and faces and is a popular format for sharing 3D printable model files.

There were several formats that attempted to extend the STL format, namely SolidView and VisCAM, whose formats included limited 15-bit color information for each mesh face, which is often ignored by most modern 3D software. The STL format can be either text or binary; our tools will support both formats.

STL Notes

The standard STL file format does not support colored faces, vertices, or texture information. The STL file generated by the tool will contain only raw mesh/triangle data by default, which is perfect for 3D printing.

The tool also has the option to save the file to one of the non-standard formats that support colored faces, such as VisCAM and SolidView which is perfect if you want to further process the STL in software that supports these formats.

Supported Features

Mesh geometry
Face colors via the VisCAM and SolidView formats
Binary and text versions are supported

Converting Your CMX File for 3D Printing

Software used to prepare a 3D model file for printing, which is also known as 3D slicer software, cannot directly 3D print vector graphics files such as CMX. This is due to the fact that slicing software is designed for use with 3D models rather than flat 2D vector files.

A Pokémon coin image in grayscale

The Pokémon coin extruded to a 3D STL model

The 3D printed Pokémon coin

Slicer software can, however, handle industry-standard STL files. This is because the STL format was specifically designed as a medium of storage and exchange for 3D printable models. Our CMX to STL conversion tool will first create either a heightmap or an extruded 3D model from your CMX vector graphics file. This 3D model can then be loaded into your slicer software and sent to your 3D printer for printing.