Convert STL to 3DXML

File Extension STL
Full Name Stereolithography Format

The .STL extension refers to files of the type, Stereolithography files. It is a native file format for CAD software that are based on stereolithography. There are many community developed and supported packages that work with the STL file and language for CAD.The STL file is mostly used for rapid prototyping and contains usually 3D modeling data.

File Extension 3DXML
Full Name Dassault Systems Universal 3D XML Format

3DXML file stores data in XML format (short for Extensible Markup Language). 3DXML format is used for storing structured data of 3D objects. The format is proprietary to Dassalt Systemes, however the format specification is available to the public under open-source license.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "STL") to another (referred to as "3DXML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, STL file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format STL to format 3DXML becomes essential.

So, how can we perform STL to 3DXML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format STL and transforming it into format 3DXML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of STL to 3DXML converters.

Conversion from STL to 3DXML

STL to 3DXML

How to convert the STL file to 3DXML?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of STL to 3DXML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the STL file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file STL, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the STL file to the application
  • Select the output format of the 3DXML file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file 3DXML on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted 3DXML file that can be found in the location selected in step 4