Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model PS Files to STL

Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or PS (PostScript) model files to a standard STL (Standard Triangle Language) 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 PS files; up to 25 files at a time can be converted.

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

File Format Information for PS to STL

Extension	PS
Full Name	PostScript
Type	Vector
Mime Type	application/octet-stream
Format	Binary
Tools	PS Converters

Description

Postscript files use the file extension PS and were originally developed in the late 1970s as a means of describing image data for use with the Xerox printers that were available at the time.

It evolved from this to become a general-purpose graphic format and more. It is a text-based file format that is still widely used today and can be opened in many modern vector-based editing software.

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 PS 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 PS. 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 PS to STL conversion tool will first create either a heightmap or an extruded 3D model from your PS vector graphics file. This 3D model can then be loaded into your slicer software and sent to your 3D printer for printing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an STL file?

The STL file format describes an unstructured triangulated surface of the triangles using a 3D Cartesian coordinate system. STL files do not contain any scale information, and the units are arbitrary. We have a more detailed description of an STL file here.

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

We aim to process all PS 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.

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.

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

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

Do I need a high-spec. computer to use the PS to STL converter?

No. All our conversion tools process your PS 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 STL file quickly.

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

Yes! Our PS 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 PS 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 PS to STL?

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