Exporting & Sharing
Export your designs for manufacturing or share them with a link.
Export Formats
| Format | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| STEP | CNC machining, CAD software | Recommended — preserves exact geometry |
| STL | 3D printing | Mesh format, universal slicer support |
| 3MF | 3D printing | Modern format with better compression |
| GLB | Web, AR/VR, game engines | 3D visualization and interactive applications |
When in Doubt
Export STEP. It can be converted to any other format later without losing quality.
How to Export
Click Export
Click the Export button in the toolbar.
Choose format
Select STEP, STL, 3MF, or GLB.
Download
Click Download. The file saves to your computer.
Sharing
Share your part with anyone using a simple link. They can view and download it without signing up.
Click Share
Click the Share button in the toolbar.
Copy the link
Click Copy to copy the share URL to your clipboard.
Send it
Paste the link in an email, message, or post. Anyone with the link can view and download the part.
Great for Collaboration
Share links with colleagues, clients, or manufacturers. They can view the 3D model in their browser and export it in any format.
For CNC Machining
Use STEP Format
STEP preserves exact geometry. Machine shops and CAM software import it directly.
Check Dimensions
Verify dimensions in the info panel before sending to a machine shop.
Many machine shops (Xometry, Fictiv, Protolabs) accept STEP files directly and can quote from them.
For 3D Printing
STL or 3MF
Both work with all major slicers. 3MF has better compression but STL has universal support.
Check Units
STL files don't store units. Make sure your slicer uses the same units as your design.
Unit Warning
If your part looks tiny or huge in the slicer, check that units match (mm vs inches).