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Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model MTL Files to 3MF

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or MTL (OBJ Material File) model files to a standard 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) file that can then be edited further in most popular 3D editing packages such as Blender or 3D printed without any further processing. Our conversion tool can also batch convert multiple MTL files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

To convert your MTL file, click the Upload button above and select the file to convert. Once selected, the file will be converted to a 3MF file and will be ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the MTL to 3MF conversion process, see the conversion information section below.

How to Convert your MTL to 3MF Online?

Here are two simple steps to convert your MTL to 3MF.

Upload a MTL

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

Download your 3MF

Click the download link once completed to receive your 3MF file.

File Format Information for MTL to 3MF

ExtensionMTL
Full NameOBJ Material File
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/plain
FormatText
ToolsMTL Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create MTL Animation

Description

An MTL (material) file is most commonly associated with the 3D model format OBJ and is used by the OBJ file format as a means to store material information related to the OBJ model. This material information may also include textures, which are typically stored in separate image files.

The information is stored within the MTL file as plain text, making it easy to read and modify by hand. An MTL file does not have much use without the accompanying OBJ file; however, it can be used with our range of MTL converters to convert the materials into other 3D formats that also support materials such as FBX.

MTL Notes

Due to their nature in that they only store material data, 3MF files, when imported, our tools will create some sample 3D geometry and apply the materials found within the 3MF file to this geometry.

Supported Features

  • Materials
Extension3MF
Full Name3D Manufacturing Format
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml
FormatBinary
Tools3MF Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create 3MF Animation, Compress 3MF, 3MF Asset Extractor, Text to 3MF, 3MF Viewer

Description

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 Notes

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.

Supported Features

  • Mesh geometry
  • Face and vertex colors
  • Textures

Comparing MTL and 3MF Features

 

MTL Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

3MF Features

  • Mesh Geometry (Vertices and Faces)
  • Vertex Normals
  • Face Normals
  • Vertex Colors
  • Face Materials (Excluding textures)
  • Textures
  • Point Cloud
  • Multiple Objects Per File
  • Object Transforms (Translation, Rotation, and Scale)
  • Bones/Joints
  • Animations
  • Suitable for 3D Printing

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my MTL file to 3MF?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your MTL file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the MTL to 3MF conversion has completed, you can download your 3MF file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my MTL to 3MF?

We aim to process all MTL 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.

How accurate is the MTL to 3MF 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 MTL to 3MF on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the MTL 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.

Do I need a high-spec. computer to use the MTL to 3MF converter?

No. All our conversion tools process your MTL file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted 3MF file quickly.

Can I convert my MTL to 3MF on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our MTL 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.

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

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our MTL 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.

Can I get support with converting my MTL to 3MF?

Yes. When you have converted your MTL to 3MF, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.

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