1. 3DPrint Software User Guide
  2. Overview
  3. File Formats You Can Import And Print With 3DPrint

File Formats You Can Import And Print With 3DPrint

Current file types supported are listed below.

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NOTE: The quality of data read through each of these file types is highly variable due to the way the source programs treat their data.
  • zbd files are build files created by the 3DPrint Software.
  • zpr files are part files created by a number of software packages from other companies. 3DPrint supports versions 1, 2, and 3.
  • .stl files are monochrome 3D model files exported by several 3D CAD packages.
  • .wrl (also known as VRML) files are color files that are exported by many 3D CAD packages.
  • .ply files are 3D color model files exported by several 3D CAD packages.
  • .3ds files are color files created in Autodesk 3D Studio Max.
  • .fbx files are used by a number of Autodesk products, such as Revit, Maya, and Motionbuilder.

GIS files are Geographic Information System files, and are often in the VRML file format.

   Legacy file types supported:

  • .bld files are build files created by versions of the legacy ZPrint software.