FILE TYPE COLLECTION
3D File Formats & Extensions
Browse 3D file formats and extensions for model exchange, editing, web delivery and printing, including STL, OBJ, GLB, glTF and 3MF.
Choose a workflow
Decide whether you need to inspect a surface, edit a model or prepare downstream output. One successful import does not validate the whole workflow. This collection separates import evidence from geometry quality and printability.
Check import evidence
Use the importer reviewed in the format guide. Support for one family does not prove support for another.
Inspect the result
If units, materials or other properties matter, seek specific evidence and compare the imported result with your requirements.
Validate downstream use
Format recognition is not a geometry-repair or printability check. Preserve the original and validate the requirements of your downstream process.
Common tasks and format choices
Typical workflows
Exchange meshes, prepare a print, move scenes between tools, or deliver web-ready assets. STL, OBJ, GLB, glTF, and 3MF carry different combinations of geometry and companion data.
Compatibility checklist
Check units, materials, textures, scene data, and whether external companion files must travel with the model. A successful import does not guarantee printability.