Free Online DAE to STL Converter

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

How to Convert your DAE to STL Online?

Here are 2 simple steps to convert your DAE to STL using our fast and free DAE converter tool.

Upload your DAE file

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

Download your STL

Click the download link to receive your STL file.

File format information for DAE and STL

ExtensionDAE
Full NameCOLLADA - Collaborative Design Activity
Type3D Model
Mime Typetext/xml
FormatText
Opens WithBlender, MeshLab

A DAE file, also known as a Collada file, was developed by the Khronos Group as an open standard format for representing 3D models and their associated data in a manner that is both extensible and compatible with other 3D modelling applications.

The extensibility of the DAE format comes from the fact that content is stored within an XML structure, allowing the 3D model geometry to be stored along with texture and material information, as well as animations. As it is an extensible format, new features can be added relatively easily without impacting compatibility.

As mentioned, the DAE format was designed to be an open format, standardized to allow any 3D modelling application to easily implement support for DAE files. Popular 3D modelling apps such as Blender offer support for the DAE format out of the box.

DAE Converter Capabilities

When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our DAE converter we will attempt to convert color materials into a suitable format for use in the converted file.

ExtensionSTL
Full NameStandard Triangle Language
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/vnd.ms-pki.stl
FormatText
Opens WithBlender, MeshLab, CAD Assistant, DAZ Studio

The STL, or Standard Triangle Language, file format has been around since the '80s and is supported by most modern 3D modelling applications. In particular, the STL format has become something of a standard format within the area of 3D printing, despite the rise of more modern formats such as 3MF.

STL files come in two flavours: binary or text format. The text format is human-readable, making it easy to perform manual edits, but can lead to very large file sizes. As you can imagine, the binary format is much more compact and represents the majority of the STL files you are likely to encounter.

The format itself is very simple; the 3D model is represented by a sequential list of triangles, with each triangle defined with 3 points consisting of their X, Y, and Z positions, along with an additional vector that contains the face normal (the direction the face is pointing). There is an additional attribute block for each triangle; however, this is largely unused and thus unsupported.

STL Converter Capabilities

When converting your DAE to STL our tool will attempt to accurately convert any color/material information.

Information for converting from DAE to STL

Your DAE file will be converted to a STL file using our unified 3D model and mesh conversion tool. Our DAE 3D tool performs accurate conversions of 3D elements such as vertices, faces, normals and relevant material information. As both DAE and STL support color material information our tool will also attempt to convert the color information too.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my DAE file to STL?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your DAE file to upload. Your DAE file will be uploaded to our servers. When the DAE to STL conversion has completed, you can download your STL file straight away.

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

We aim to process all DAE to STL conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds however this can be longer for certain files, so please be patient.

How accurate is the DAE to STL conversion?

We aim to provide the best conversion experience. Our tools are under constant review and development with new features being added every week.