STL to DAE Converter
Select files for conversion or just drag and drop them to the upload area
How to convert STL files to DAE online?
Step 1.
Upload STL-file
Click "Choose File" button to select a stl file on your computer. STL file size can be up to 50 Mb.
Step 2.
Convert STL to DAE
Click "Convert" button to start conversion.
Step 3.
Download your DAE
When the conversion process is complete, you can download the DAE file.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert STL to DAE?First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your STL file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When STL to DAE conversion is completed, you can download your DAE file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert STL to DAE?Mesh conversion is pretty fast. You can change STL to DAE in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert STL to DAE on AnyConv?Of course! We delete uploaded files immediately, and converted ones after 24 hours. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including STL to DAE) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert STL to DAE on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our STL to DAE converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about STL and DAE file formats
| Name | STL | DAE |
| Full name | Stereolithography File Format | COLLADA (COLLAborative Design Activity) |
| File extension | .stl | .dae |
| MIME type | model/vnd.collada+xml | |
| Developed by | 3D Systems | Sony Computer Entertainment, Khronos Group |
| Type of format | ||
| Description | STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. This file format is supported by many other software packages. It is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D printing and computer-aided manufacturing. STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object without any representation of color, texture or other common CAD model attributes. The STL format specifies both ASCII and binary representations. Binary files are more common, since they are more compact. | COLLADA (COLLAborative Design Activity) is an interchange file format for interactive 3D applications. It is managed by the nonprofit technology consortium, the Khronos Group, and has been adopted by ISO as a publicly available specification, ISO/PAS 17506. |
| Technical details | An STL file describes a raw, unstructured triangulated surface by the unit normal and vertices (ordered by the right-hand rule) of the triangles using a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. In the original specification, all STL coordinates were required to be positive numbers, but this restriction is no longer enforced and negative coordinates are commonly encountered in STL files today. STL files contain no scale information, and the units are arbitrary. | COLLADA defines an open standard XML schema for exchanging digital assets among various graphics software applications that might otherwise store their assets in incompatible file formats. COLLADA documents that describe digital assets are XML files, usually identified with a .dae (digital asset exchange) filename extension. |
| File conversion | STL conversion | DAE conversion |
| Associated programs | TurboCAD, GOM Inspect, STL Viewer, Geomagic Explorer, Parametric Technology Creo, Dassault Systemes CATIA, KeyCreator, MeshLab, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, CloudCompare, Blender, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop | Adobe Photoshop, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Maya, Bentley Systems MicroStation, Google SketchUp, Luxology modo |
| Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COLLADA |