3D Printing Tools

Free tools to fix, convert, and prepare 3D models for printing, plus the calculators every maker needs.

3D model tools

Attach a model, run one fix, download the result. Everything happens in your browser, nothing is uploaded.

File converters

Switch between STL, OBJ, PLY, GLB, glTF, 3MF, and STEP. Each conversion runs locally in your browser.

Calculators

Dial in your printer and your pricing.

Print cost

Free 3D print and filament cost calculator. Work out the price of a print from filament weight, electricity, machine wear and failure rate, then add your margin.

Print business

Model a 3D printing business end to end. Set your printers, job mix and prices, and see monthly revenue, profit and how many hours of your own time it costs.

Acceleration & distance

Calculate the physical distance your 3D printer needs to reach target speeds. Understand the relationship between acceleration, velocity, and print quality to optimize your motion system.

E-steps calibration

Calculate the correct E-Steps value for your 3D printer to fix extrusion issues and improve print quality.

Filament drying

Recommended drying temperatures and times for PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU, Nylon and more. Remove moisture for better prints.

Filament length / weight

Convert 3D printer filament length to weight (or vice versa) based on material density. Supports PLA, PETG, ABS, and more.

Filament spool weight

Calculate remaining filament on a spool by weighing it. Includes database of common empty spool weights.

Flow rate

Calibrate the extrusion multiplier (flow rate) for your 3D printer from a single-wall test print. Fix over and under-extrusion for accurate wall dimensions.

Infill weight & cost

Estimate how much filament (weight, length, cost) a print uses at a given infill percentage and material.

Layer height

Find the optimal 'magic number' layer heights for your 3D printer to reduce Z-wobble and improve print quality.

Material shrinkage

Calculate the scaling factor to compensate for 3D printing material shrinkage. Preset data for PLA, ABS, ASA, PETG, Nylon, PC, PP, TPU, and HIPS.

Resin print cost

Calculate the true cost of resin 3D printing including resin usage, electricity, consumables, and failure rate markup.

Stepper motor VREF

Calculate the safe Reference Voltage (Vref) for your 3D printer stepper drivers. Supports TMC2208, TMC2209, A4988, and more.

Thread & tap sizes

Find the right hole diameter for metric screws (M2-M12). Tap drill, clearance hole, and heat-set insert pilot sizes with FDM print compensation. ISO 261/273 data.

Tolerance & fit

3D printing tolerances made simple. Get the right clearance for press fit, sliding fit, and clearance fit between printed parts on FDM, SLA, and SLS, with an adjustable safety margin.

Volumetric flow

Calculate the volumetric flow rate (mm³/s) for your 3D print settings to ensure you stay within your hotend's melting capacity.

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