3MF File Format | 3D Printing with Advanced Metadata

Convert mesh to NURBS and import / export 3D file formats with NURBS solid shapes including STEP (Standardized Exchange of Product), 3DM (Rhino), IGES, and BREP, with automatic NURBS surface reconstruction.

Autoconverter

Import, export, and convert many 3D mesh and solid file formats including STL (Stereo-Lithography), SKP (SketchUp), OBJ (Wavefront), FBX (Filmbox), STEP (Standardized Exchange), and others.

Automapki Application

Overlay DWG drawing entities on top of public satellite imagery provided by Open Street Map, Map Quest, Open Aerial, or any user defined WMS / WTS base layers.

Automesher Application

Convert polyface mesh to solid and import / export many 3D mesh and solid file formats including STL (Stereo-Lithography), SKP (Trimble SketchUp), OBJ (Wavefront), 3DM (Rhino), and others.

3MF 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) File

The 3MF (3D Manufacturing Format) is an open-source XML-based file format developed by the 3MF Consortium - an industry group composed of leading companies in the 3D printing sector. 3MF was specifically designed to address the limitations of older formats like STL, offering a richer, more extensible framework for modern additive manufacturing workflows. With 3MF, you can store not just the model geometry, but also color, textures, material properties, and metadata within a single file.

Key Advantages of 3MF Over STL

Unlike traditional STL files that store only basic 3D geometry, the 3MF format provides a wide range of enhanced capabilities:

Color Support: Enables full-color 3D printing by defining colors per triangle or per object, enhancing model realism.
Transparency and Opacity: Supports adjustable transparency for parts of the model, allowing the creation of translucent and transparent objects.
Texture Mapping: Associates 2D image textures with 3D surfaces, producing highly detailed and visually realistic prints.
Embedded Metadata: Includes detailed information such as author, copyright, licensing, description, and more—improving project management and file documentation.

3MF File Conversion and Workflow

Our Autoconverter and Automesher Application offer full support for importing, exporting, and converting 3MF files. Powered by the official lib3mf library, our software ensures high compatibility and reliable file processing across various 3D printing and CAD workflows.

Note: A current limitation of the 3MF format is its lack of support for nested group hierarchies. When converting complex 3D models with subgroup structures, the hierarchy will be flattened during export. Nevertheless, 3MF remains a highly advanced and preferred format for professional 3D printing, providing significant advantages over older standards like STL.

Streamline Your 3D Printing Projects

Upgrade your additive manufacturing workflows with powerful 3MF file conversion capabilities. Try Autoconverter and Automesher Application today to experience seamless 3MF file handling, enhanced model fidelity, and smoother 3D printing preparation!