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STL to STEP, CAD to print-ready mesh, and 400+ everyday formats too. Real-time progress, no signup, no watermarks. Built for files other converters don't handle.
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Engineering & 3D Files
Convert, repair, and analyse CAD and mesh files — including print readiness, cost, and orientation before you commit a printer
3D & CAD Tools
3D printing works with meshes; CAD software works with surface geometry. Moving between the two takes real geometry conversion, not a renamed file extension. These tools run FreeCAD's OpenCASCADE engine in the cloud, so you don't have to install anything.
Beyond conversion: check wall thickness and overhangs, estimate print cost, and find the orientation that needs the least support — before the printer finds out for you.
Explore all 3D & CAD tools →Mesh to editable CAD geometry. Best for mechanical parts.
Defect report first, watertight fix second. Nothing changes silently.
Wall thickness and overhangs, measured against your printer’s limits.
Grams, dollars, and hours from the mesh volume. An estimate, not a quote.
Every resting face tried and ranked. Download the STL already rotated.
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Make a compliant passport or ID photo from any portrait, sized to spec.
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Move map data between Google Earth, web maps, and desktop GIS.
Explore →Subtitles & Captions
Translate subtitle formats with timing kept to the millisecond.
Explore →Medical Imaging
View and share DICOM scans without radiology software.
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The same converters, from your code
Every tool on this site is callable over a REST API: upload a file, get a job id, poll or get a webhook when it finishes. STL to STEP, mesh repair, print analysis, and 200+ format pairs.
A free account is enough to get a key. Higher limits come with paid plans.
curl -X POST https://converterflow.io/api/v1/convert \
-H "Authorization: Bearer cf_live_..." \
-F "file=@bracket.stl" \
-F "target_format=STEP" \
-F "webhook_url=https://your.app/hooks/converted"
{ "job_id": "6f9c1e2a", "status": "waiting", ... }Learn & Resources
Guides, tutorials, and deep dives into file formats
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Nineteen practical guides across 3D printing, CAD formats, mesh repair, mocap, GIS, subtitles, and medical imaging — each one built around a real tool.
Browse guides →3D File Formats Explained
Everything you need to know about STL, STEP, OBJ, FBX, GLTF, 3MF, and PLY — compatibility, use cases, and conversion paths.
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Tips on file conversion, 3D printing workflows, format comparisons, and product updates from the ConverterFlow team.
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