STL → DXF

Convert STL to DXF

Convert STL files to DXF in seconds. Geometry, UVs and materials are carried over where DXF supports them, and the model lands the right way up.

  • Geometry, UVs and materials kept where supported
  • Correct orientation and scale
  • Runs on your computer: nothing is uploaded
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How to convert STL to DXF

  1. Add your STL file

    Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

  2. Check the format is DXF

    DXF is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.

  3. Convert and download

    Click Convert and your DXF file is ready in seconds. Download it straight away.

What is STL?

STL describes a surface as a list of triangles, with no colour, material or unit information. It is the default file for 3D printing and is exported by almost every CAD and modelling program.

Full name
Stereolithography
Type
Triangle mesh
Used in
Cura, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Blender, Fusion 360, SolidWorks
Strength
Universal support in 3D printing software.
Limits
Only triangles: no colours, no materials, no units, no editable CAD features.
More about STL

What is DXF?

DXF is AutoCAD's exchange format. We write your model as 3D faces that AutoCAD, LibreCAD and most CAD programs can open.

Full name
AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Format
Type
Triangle mesh
Used in
AutoCAD, LibreCAD, DraftSight, laser and CNC software
Strength
Opens in AutoCAD-compatible software.
Limits
3D faces only; not a solid model.
More about DXF

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STL → STEPSTL → STPSTL → IGESSTL → BREPSTL → OBJSTL → FBXSTEP → DXFSTP → DXFIGES → DXFOBJ → DXFFBX → DXFGLB → DXF

Questions

Are materials and textures kept?

Colours and texture coordinates are carried over when DXF supports them. DXF does not store textures, so only the geometry carries over.

Will my model be upside down?

No. STL and DXF may use different "up" directions, and we rotate the model so it stands the same way in your software.

Are my files uploaded?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser.