BLEND to STL Conversion
This list provides valuable resources, filled with step-by-step guides and expert advice for converting BLEND files to STL format using our converters. Review them now to ease your BLEND files conversion later.
- Convert Grayscale PNG Image into STL 3D Model
- STEP File Converter to Mesh File Formats
- Convert 3D Mesh Files in the Batch Mode
- Convert Solid Meshes to Faceted BREP in STEP File
- Convert 3D Mesh Files from the Command Line
- STEP to STL File Conversion
BLEND vs. STL Comparison
| Property | BLEND | STL |
|---|---|---|
| Extensions | .blend | .stl |
| Name | Blender 3D | STereoLithography |
| Versions | ||
| Textures | ||
| Colors | ||
| Geometry components |
Blender File
The native file format for the open-source Blender software, is designed to store and transfer sophisticated 3D content. It is a comprehensive solution for creating impressive 3D visualizations and animations. It has the following features:
- 3D Data Storage: The data that define the 3D objects and scenes in a BLEND file. This includes 3D triangular mesh data, light sources, object animation keyframes, texture UV mapping, and other parameters that control the appearance and behavior of the 3D content.
- BLEND Import: Our Autoconverter and Automesher Application converters enable you to easily import and convert BLEND files into your preferred modeling environment, such as AutoCAD, BricsCAD, or ZWCAD. This allows you to work with BLEND files outside of the Blender software.
- BLEND Export: Please note that while our software supports the import and conversion of BLEND files, we currently do not support exporting 3D models to the BLEND file format for further processing in Blender. This is an important consideration when planning your 3D modeling workflow.
STereoLithography File
A file format that was developed by 3D Systems, a global leader in the 3D printing industry. It is primarily used for storing 3D models and exclusively contains triangular mesh data. Some of the benefits and features of STL files are:
- Simplicity: STL files are easy to create and read by many software applications and 3D printers, as they only contain the coordinates of the vertices and the normal vectors of the triangles.
- Lack of Additional Information: STL files do not include information on face color, texture, transparency, and named groups. This means that all STL models are effectively colorless in their raw form.
- STL Files Converter: While it is technically possible to assign RGB color values to individual vertices in an STL file, it’s important to note that not all software, including our Autoconverter, currently supports this extension.
- Binary and ASCII STL Formats: STL files can be saved in either binary or ASCII text formats. The binary format is generally preferred due to its significant reduction in file size compared to the ASCII format.
- Units of Measurement: The coordinates in STL files are always defined in millimeters. If necessary, our STL converter will perform the required units conversion.