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Free Online DAE to STL Converter

Here is our free to use DAE to STL 3D model converter tool that will take your DAE file and convert it to the STL format ready for loading into your favourite 3D modeling package. If you have any external texture files, these can be selected along with your DAE file and our tool will automatically handle converting these. Our 3D model converter supports batch processing of your files and can convert up to 20 DAE files at one time.

Drag and drop your files here to upload or click the button above.
A maximum of 20 files can be converted at once.

Please note: Your DAE file file, when uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload. Please download your converted DAE file file before this time.

The DAE to STL model conversion tool will analyse your DAE file and convert its 3D mesh data including vertices, surfaces and where applicable vector normals and texture coordinates to the STL format whilst maintaining the structural accuracy of your original DAE 3D model file.

File information for DAE and STL

Full NameCOLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity
ExtensionDAE
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/xml
FormatText

The Khronos Group created the DAE file, a 3D model file format. The format is an XML text-based format, storing the 3D model information in a standardized XML structure, ensuring it is easy to add additional features without introducing compatibility issues.

Many 3D editing applications support the importing and exporting of DAE files, including the popular 3D editor Blender.

Mesh Geometry

DAE files support mesh geometry along with various types of surface definitions, from simple triangles to full polygon meshes. It has support for face and vertex normals and texture coordinates too. Mesh elements defined within the XML structure can be shared between multiple 3D objects within the final rendered scene.

DAE Converter Capabilities

As materials containing texture and color information are both supported by the DAE format, our tool will do its best to include these materials, including any texture files, in the converted file.

Full NameStandard Triangle Language
ExtensionSTL
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/vnd.ms-pki.stl
FormatText

The STL file format is used for storing 3D models and is a common format for distributing 3D printable models. STL files emerged in the 1980s as a format for storing a 3D mesh as a simple list of triangles. Due to its age and simplistic format, it has gained widespread support within 3D modeling and CAD applications.

As a result of the simple file format and its widespread support amongst 3D editors, the STL format has found itself as the format of choice for the distribution of 3D printable objects. There are many websites that offer 3D printing downloads in the STL format.

Mesh Geometry

As mentioned, STL files make use of a simple structure for containing the 3D mesh data. The 3D model is stored as a continuous list of triangles, with each triangle containing three vertices specifying the location in 3D space of the triangle, which, along with a single vector normal, is all that is required to render the model contained within the STL file. There are two formats of STL files: plain text and binary. When used with large and complex 3D models, the text format leads to very large file sizes and should be avoided, with the binary format offering more efficient storage of the mesh data.

STL Converter Capabilities

As materials containing color information is supported by the DAE and STL formats, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted STL file.

How to Convert your DAE to STL?

Here are two steps to convert your DAE to STL using our free DAE converter tool.

Upload your DAE file

Click the "Select File" button, and then select the DAE file to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Download your STL

Click the download link to receive your STL file.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I convert my DAE to STL?

First, click the "Select File" button and choose your DAE file. We will upload and convert your DAE file. Once the conversion from DAE to STL completes, use the provided link to download your STL file.

How long does it take to convert my DAE file to STL?

We aim to process all DAE to STL file conversions as soon as possible; this should take around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer for larger files.

Is the DAE format suitable for 3D printing?

No. Most 3D printing slicer software will not support the DAE format. It is recommended to convert your DAE file to the STL format if you wish to 3D print it.

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