Free Online SCAD to 3MF Converter

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

How to Convert your SCAD to 3MF Online?

Here are 2 simple steps to convert your SCAD to 3MF using our fast and free SCAD converter tool.

Upload your SCAD file

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

Download your 3MF

Click the download link to receive your 3MF file.

File format information for SCAD and 3MF

ExtensionSCAD
Full NameOpenSCAD
TypeCAD
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatBinary

A SCAD file is a modern format used for storing 3D Computer Aided Design (CAD) data and is the native file format for the OpenSCAD application. The SCAD file format stores the CAD data in the form of scripts, allowing users to modify the properties of objects quite easily by modifying the various scripted parameters.

The script contained within a SCAD file enables the creation of basic shapes such as cubes, cylinders, spheres, and other more complex shapes by using special commands to merge shapes. As this is a scripted format and is designed to be manually edited, a SCAD file stores this script in human-readable plain text format.

Support for SCAD files is largely limited to the OpenSCAD software, though there are other CAD applications that support the format. Our own SCAD converter tools can convert SCAD files to other 3D model formats, such as STL.

Extension3MF
Full Name3D Manufacturing Format
Type3D Model
Mime Typeapplication/vnd.ms-package.3dmanufacturing-3dmodel+xml
FormatBinary

The 3MF file format was created as a standard storage medium for 3D models for use within the area of 3D printing. A 3MF file will contain 3D model data stored within an XML-formatted document with additional assets such as image previews and material data. These files are wrapped up within a compressed ZIP file (using the 3MF extension).

The 3MF format was created in response to the constraints of the STL format, which is the most popular format for storing 3D printable models. Unlike the STL format, which can only store triangular information, the 3MF format can store mesh geometry along with material, units of measurement, and other relevant 3D printing information that is impossible to store within an STL file.

Storing the 3D data within a ZIP file container ensures the file size is kept to a minimum while making it easily extendable in the future. 3MF files are widely supported by 3D printing slicer software and are a common export option within 3D editing software.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my SCAD file to 3MF?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your SCAD file to upload. Your SCAD file will be uploaded to our servers. When the SCAD to 3MF conversion has completed, you can download your 3MF file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my SCAD to 3MF?

We aim to process all SCAD to 3MF 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 SCAD to 3MF conversion?

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