Image to STL
Image to STL converter for makers
Need an image to STL path without CAD? PhotoSTL converts one clear photo into a printable 3D draft you can download as STL or GLB. 10 free print drafts when you sign in with Google. Then generate in seconds, orbit in the browser, and take the mesh toward your slicer.
How photo → STL works here
- Open photostl.com and sign in for 10 free drafts.
- Upload one JPG, PNG, or WebP photo of a single subject.
- Generate — the mesh loop finishes in seconds.
- Preview in-browser, then download STL for slicing or GLB for preview.
Specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Job | Image to STL / photo to mesh draft |
| Input | 1 photo (JPG / PNG / WebP) |
| Export | STL + GLB |
| Trial | 10 free drafts after Google sign-in |
| Paid entry | Hobby $9 / 200 (~$0.045) — see pricing |
FAQ
What is an image to STL converter?
An image to STL converter builds a 3D mesh from a 2D photo, then exports STL for slicers. PhotoSTL on photostl.com does that in the browser: upload JPG/PNG/WebP, generate, preview, download STL or GLB.
Is PhotoSTL a free image to STL tool?
You get 10 free print drafts after Google sign-in — no card for the trial. After that, Hobby is $9 for 200 drafts (~$0.045 each), with Maker and Studio packs near $0.04 per draft.
Can I download STL for 3D printing?
Yes. PhotoSTL generates a mesh from your photo and lets you download STL for most slicers, plus GLB for browser preview and other pipelines. Treat outputs as print drafts — check walls and supports in your slicer.
What photos work best for image to STL?
One centered subject, plain background, even lighting. Busy scenes, heavy blur, and tiny details reduce mesh quality.