Use our free and fast online tool to convert your JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) image or logo into 3D 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) mesh/model files suitable for printing with a 3D printer or for loading into your favorite 3D editing package.
Here are three simple steps to create an 3MF file from a JPG file.
Our tool converts image (bitmap) data into 3D geometry, which is then saved to the common 3MF file format.
The JPG to 3MF tool can convert the most common image file formats, such as PNG, JPG or any one of our supported image formats. The output is provided in 3MF format, which can be used in most 3D graphics applications.
3D geometry is created based on the luminosity of each pixel in the source image. For example, using the default tool settings, a black pixel represents a 3D pixel height of 0mm, and a white pixel represents a 3D pixel height of 10mm. Colors in between these will be converted to a 3D pixel in this range.
This option reverses the black-to-white range conversion, so with this option set, a black pixel will be rendered as a 3D pixel of 10mm in height, and a white pixel will be rendered as 0mm.
The "Detail" option allows you to control the resolution of the created 3MF file. Low detail will generate the model quickly and result in a smaller file. The High option will take longer to generate and can result in very large download files.
With this option, the JPG to 3MF converter will attempt to remove or smooth out any spikes in the resulting 3MF 3D model. Spikes are usually caused by highly contrasting adjacent pixels in the source JPG file.
The JPG you upload can be any size; however, our tool will resize your image to a maximum of 800x800 pixels for normal users, and for premium subscription holders, this is increased to a maximum of 1200x1200 pixels.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your JPG file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the JPG to 3MF conversion has completed, you can download your 3MF file straight away.
We aim to process all JPG to 3MF conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.
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.
Yes, of course! We do not store the JPG file you submit to us. The resulting 3MF file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
Yes! Our JPG to 3MF tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our JPG 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.
Extension | JPG |
Full Name | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
Type | Image |
Mime Type | image/jpeg |
Format | Binary |
Tools | JPG Converters, Create Cookie Cutter, JPG Viewer |
Open With | Paint.NET, Photoshop |
The JPG file format is a popular image format most commonly used for the storage of digital photographs. The format implements a lossy-compression technology that allows for high levels of file compression with little perceptible loss of image quality, making it an ideal format for photographs.
This format is one of the most used on the internet today, with its small file sizes making it ideal for website images. Although there are newer image formats that may offer higher compression and quality, the JPG is still an ideal format for digital photos.
Extension | 3MF |
Full Name | 3D Manufacturing Format |
Type | 3D Model |
Mime Type | application/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml |
Format | Binary |
Tools | 3MF Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create 3MF Animation, Compress 3MF, 3MF Asset Extractor, Text to 3MF, 3MF Viewer |
3MF files are a modern 3D file format designed specifically for use with 3D printable models (additive manufacturing). It was designed to be the successor to the popular legacy STL format (also a common format in 3D printing) to overcome the limitations of that format.
The format of 3MF files is XML-based and compressed with standard Zip file compression, resulting in small, easily transferable files. The format supports 3D meshes along with associated materials and textures, all contained within the Zip file.
3MF files support material and color information. If your uploaded model contains color information, our tool will attempt to save this in the 3MF file at the end of the conversion process. Textures are supported and will be included in the final 3MF file.
Software used to prepare a 3D model file for printing, which is also known as 3D slicer software, cannot directly 3D print image files such as JPG. This is due to the fact that slicing software is designed for use with 3D models rather than flat 2D images.
A Pokémon coin image in grayscale
The Pokémon coin extruded to a 3D 3MF model
The 3D printed Pokémon coin
Slicer software can, however, handle files formatted to the 3MF standard. This is because the 3MF format was specifically designed as a medium of storage and exchange for 3D printable models. Our JPG to 3MF conversion tool will first create either a heightmap or an extruded 3D model from your JPG image file. This 3D model can then be loaded into your slicer software and sent to your 3D printer for printing.
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