Free Online WRL to STL Converter

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A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

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

How to Convert your WRL to STL Online?

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

Upload your WRL file

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

Download your STL

Click the download link to receive your STL file.

File format information for WRL and STL

ExtensionWRL
Full NameVirtual Reality Modeling Language
Type3D Model
Mime Typemodel/vrml x-world/x-vrml application/x-cc3d
FormatText
Opens WithMeshLab

The WRL (or VRML) file format is used to store 3D models and their environments in a simple-to-edit, plain text format. The WRL format has been around since the 1990s and has gained widespread support as a convenient 3D graphics format.

The 3D data is stored within the file in a hierarchical format, allowing 3D objects to be grouped and manipulated together. The format also allows 3D objects to be assigned unique IDs, allowing them to be referenced elsewhere in the same document, allowing the same 3D model to be used multiple times while only defining its vertices, faces, and other 3D data once.

While the format still enjoys support within many 3D editing applications, the WRL format has been officially superseded by the XML-based X3D format, which comes with more features and, with its use of the standard XML format, more support amongst 3D modelling applications.

WRL Converter Capabilities

When converting 3D Model/Mesh files using our WRL 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 WRL to STL our tool will attempt to accurately convert any color/material information.

Information for converting from WRL to STL

Your WRL file will be converted to a STL file using our unified 3D model and mesh conversion tool. Our WRL 3D tool performs accurate conversions of 3D elements such as vertices, faces, normals and relevant material information. As both WRL 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 WRL file to STL?

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

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

We aim to process all WRL 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 WRL 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.