3D printing from your own STL file
Upload your own STL file to see its size, resin volume and a preliminary price. We confirm the final quote after checking the file ourselves.
How it works
- Load your file. Choose an STL file in the tool. It is read in your browser and is not uploaded anywhere.
- Check size and volume. The tool measures the model in millimetres and calculates the resin volume. It also checks for holes and open edges.
- Choose your options. Set the target height, the quantity and whether the model already has supports.
- Send it to us. The button opens an e-mail with the summary. Attach your file and send it. We check the file and reply with the final quote.
The price shown in the tool is preliminary. We confirm the final quote after checking your file.
What affects the price
- Size tier. The price depends on the size tier your model falls into.
- Resin volume. More resin means a higher price.
- Supports. If your model already has supports, we do not add them. If it has none, we add them ourselves.
- Holes and open meshes. A model with holes or an open mesh needs repair before printing, which adds to the price.
File requirements
- STL format, binary or ASCII.
- Units in millimetres.
- One model per file. For multi-part models, e-mail us a ZIP archive.
- We scale a model down only when its detail will not suffer. We never scale up.
The tool gives a quick idea of the price. It does not replace the file check we do before giving the final quote.
Frequent questions
Is the preliminary price final?
No. The price in the tool is preliminary. We confirm the final quote after checking your file.
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. The tool reads the file in your browser. You attach it to an e-mail only when you send us a request.
What if my model has no supports?
Select 'no supports' in the tool. We add them ourselves.
What if the tool finds holes in my model?
Holes and open edges mean the mesh must be repaired before printing. We check this when we review your file, and the repair work is included in the final quote.
How long does printing take?
It depends on the size of the model and our queue. We confirm the turnaround in our reply.
Do you print in colour or paint the models?
We print in grey resin. The models are unpainted.
Do I need the right to print the file?
Yes. You must own the rights to the model, or hold a licence that allows printing it.