File Extension | STL |
Full Name | Stereolithography Format |
The .STL extension refers to files of the type, Stereolithography files. It is a native file format for CAD software that are based on stereolithography. There are many community developed and supported packages that work with the STL file and language for CAD.The STL file is mostly used for rapid prototyping and contains usually 3D modeling data.
File Extension | VRML |
Full Name | Virtual Reality Modeling Language Format |
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "STL") to another (referred to as "VRML"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, STL file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format STL to format VRML becomes essential.
So, how can we perform STL to VRML file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format STL and transforming it into format VRML. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of STL to VRML converters.
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of STL to VRML. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the STL file:
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