Convert STL to DAE
Convert STL 3D models to DAE format, edit and optimize 3D models online and free.
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STL, short for Stereolithography, is a widely used file format in the realm of 3D printing and computer-aided design (CAD). Introduced by 3D Systems in 1987, it represents the surfaces of a 3D object through a collection of triangles, facilitating precise and efficient model creation. Utilized across various industries such as engineering, manufacturing, and healthcare, STL files are critical for prototyping and producing complex geometries. Their simplicity and compatibility with numerous software applications have cemented STL's importance in the digital fabrication landscape.
The DAE file extension stands for Digital Asset Exchange, a format used for exchanging 3D digital assets between various graphics programs. Developed by Sony and now managed by the Khronos Group, DAE files are based on the COLLADA XML schema and are widely supported by software like Autodesk Maya, Blender, and Adobe Photoshop. This format facilitates interoperability among different 3D modeling and animation tools, making it a standard in the industry.
Start uploading a STL 3D model by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your STL file.
Use any available STL to DAE tools on the preview page and click Convert.
You will be redirected to the download page to see the conversion status and download your DAE file.
To change STL format to DAE, upload your STL file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your STL file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted DAE file afterward.
Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.
cd to STL file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.
cd to STL file location or include path to your input file.Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.
cd to STL file location or include path to your input file.