Convert Your 3D Mesh/Model X3D Files to STL

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Our free and fast tool will convert most 3D mesh or X3D (Extensible 3D Graphics) 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.

To convert your X3D 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 ready for download shortly afterwards. For more information about the X3D to STL conversion process see the conversion information section below for more information.

Upload a X3D

Click the "Upload a X3D File" button and select a X3D to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your STL

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

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.

How can I convert my X3D file to STL?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your X3D file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the X3D to STL conversion has completed, you can download your STL file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my X3D to STL?

We aim to process all X3D 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 X3D 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 X3D to STL on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the X3D file you submit to us. The resulting STL file, once created is deleted 1 hour after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Can I convert X3D to STL on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our X3D 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 X3D 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.

File format information for X3D to STL

Extension	X3D
Full Name	Extensible 3D Graphics
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	model/x3d+xml
Format	Text
Open With	Blender, MeshLab

Description

The X3D file format was introduced in 2002 as a successor to the 3D VRML (WRL) file format. X3D files contain 3D mesh and model information defined using vertices, faces, normals and material data making it broadly as capable as the older VRML format.

X3D files are structured Xml text based files allowing full 3D scenes containing models comprised of 3D mesh data and other simple shapes. There are browser extensions that allow X3D files to be directly embedded within Html to allow rendering directly to a web page however the format has not seen widespread adoption.

X3D Notes

If your X3D file contains textures, these will be ignored. If a material contains color information this will be translated where possible.

Supported Features

Mesh geometry
Mesh material colors
Vertex colors

Unsupported Features

Textures

Extension	STL
Full Name	Standard Triangle Language
Type	3D Model
Mime Type	application/vnd.ms-pki.stl
Format	Text & Binary
Open With	Blender, MeshLab, CAD Assistant, DAZ Studio

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 or 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 an 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 which supports these formats.