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Free Online STL to ZIP Converter

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

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

How to Convert your STL to ZIP Online?

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

Upload your STL file

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

Download your ZIP

Click the download link to receive your ZIP file.

File format information for STL and ZIP

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

The STL file format has its roots in the 1980's and is the native file format for 3D Systems stereolithography CAD software. The format defines a triangulated mesh with vertices and faces and is a popular format for sharing 3D printable model files.

There were several formats that attempted to extend the STL format namely SolidView and VisCAM whose formats included limited 15-bit color information for each mesh face which is often ignored by most modern 3D software. The STL format can be either Text or Binary, our tools will support both formats.

STL Converter Capabilities

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

ExtensionZIP
Full NameZIP Archive
TypeArchive
Mime Typeapplication/zip
FormatBinary

The ZIP file is one of the most common types of compressed file types available and is widely used to compress any file type and give great compression results leading to smaller file sizes. ZIP files were originally released in 1989 and over time the format has received many revisions.

ZIP archives can contain any number of folders and files and can use many different compression algorithms to perform the file compression, though DEFLATE is the most common one in use. The format has built in support in many operating systems including Mac OS and Microsoft Windows.

Information for converting from STL to ZIP

Our STL file converter will compress your uploaded file to a ZIP archive ready for download. This tool is great for compressing those large STL files and save yourself some harddrive space. ZIP archives can be opened later on in most operating systems usually with no additional software.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my STL file to ZIP?

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

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

We aim to process all STL to ZIP 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 STL to ZIP conversion?

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