Resolution independent input
Your SVG is sampled at the plate size you ask for, so a 200mm sign is just as crisp as a 30mm token instead of showing upscaled pixel steps.
SVG TO STL
SVG to STL converter
Extrude vector artwork into a printable solid. Because the source is resolution independent, edges stay razor sharp at any plate size.
Upload once and a printable relief STL starts building in this browser. Best for logos, portraits, terrain, signs, and lithophanes.
About this converter
Vector art is the ideal input for extrusion: there is no pixel grid to alias against, so a curve stays a curve however large you print it. This page rasterises your SVG at the highest sampling density available, keeps smoothing off so straight lines remain straight, and extrudes the result to the depth you specify in millimetres. The output is a closed solid with a flat back, ready to slice.
SVG TO STL
From image to sliced print in three steps
- 1
Load your image
Drag in a PNG, JPG, or WebP, paste from the clipboard, or start from a built-in sample.
- 2
Set real dimensions
Type the width, height, relief depth, and base thickness in millimetres and watch the mesh rebuild live.
- 3
Check, then download
Read the open-edge and manifold report, then export a binary STL straight into your slicer.
Zero smoothing by default
Vector edges should be vertical walls. Smoothing starts at zero and detail at Fine so corners stay square and text stays legible.
Uniform extrusion depth
Flat artwork gives one consistent height above the base, which is exactly what you need for stencils, inlays, and two-colour plates.
Built around prints that actually succeed
Live geometry, not a mockup
Every slider rebuilds the real mesh in a worker thread. What you orbit is the file you download.
Millimetres, not guesswork
Width, height, relief depth, and base thickness are typed in real units, so the plate fits your bed the first time.
Six pre-slice diagnostics
Open edges, non-manifold edges, degenerate faces, triangle count, volume, and bed contact are all reported.
Local by default
Relief, lithophane, viewer, and converter work never leaves the browser. Only AI generation uploads anything.
Five interchange formats
Export binary STL, GLB, glTF, OBJ, or PLY, and convert between them without installing a modelling suite.
Free where it counts
Unlimited local conversion with no watermark, no daily cap, and no account. Credits apply only to AI generation.
Which mode fits your image?
Relief mode extrudes brightness into height. AI mode reconstructs a full closed volume.
| Relief / Lithophane | AI 3D Object | |
|---|---|---|
| Best input | Logos, line art, portraits, terrain, height maps | Product shots, characters, props, toys |
| Output shape | Raised plate with a flat back | Closed volume with a real back and sides |
| Typical wait | Under 3 seconds | 40 seconds to 4 minutes |
| Where it runs | This browser only | Uploaded to the model provider |
| Cost | Free and unlimited | From 8 credits per model |
Made with IMG2STL
Four builds produced with the presets on this page, exported as printed.
- Vector signage and lettering
- Cookie cutter profiles
- Inlay and marquetry parts
- Logo standees and tokens
Frequently asked questions
How is SVG different from converting a PNG?
A PNG has a fixed pixel grid, so enlarging it exposes stair-stepping that ends up as visible ridges in the print. An SVG is sampled at whatever density the target size needs, so the extruded walls stay smooth at any scale.
Does it handle text?
Text converted to paths works reliably. Live text elements depend on the font being available, so convert text to outlines in your vector editor before exporting. That also guarantees the letterforms match what you designed.
What about strokes and open paths?
Expand strokes into filled shapes before exporting. An unexpanded hairline stroke has no area to extrude, and open paths have no interior, so both come out thinner than intended or vanish entirely.
Can I keep multiple layers at different heights?
Not in one pass. Brightness maps to height, so give each layer a different grey value and it will extrude to a different level. Pure white becomes the tallest and black sits on the base.
What if my SVG uses gradients?
Gradients become smooth height ramps, which can be useful for a domed or bevelled look. For flat-topped extrusion, replace gradients with solid fills first.
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Relief and lithophane conversion is free, unlimited, and runs entirely in this browser. AI reconstruction starts with one free trial model.