Text to STL
Turn text into 3D-printable letters
Type a word, pick a font, give it depth. Use the four built-in fonts or load any TTF, OTF or WOFF font you have the rights to use.
Settings that print well
8 mm+letter size for 0.4 nozzle
0.8 mm+thinnest stroke
3–10 mmtypical depth
0.4–1 mmtop bevel
2 mmbase plate to join letters
Boldfont weight
Step by step
- Pick the Text tool (T), click the sketch and type. Press Enter for a new line.
- Choose a font, or press + next to the font list to load your own.
- Set Height for the depth of the letters. Add an Edge bevel of 0.5 mm with Bevel edges: Top for a rounded, finished look that still sits flat on the bed.
- To space or color letters individually, click Separate into letters (Shift+S). Each letter becomes its own editable text object.
- To keep a word in one piece, turn on Base plate in the Project panel, or place a box under the letters.
- Check Print preview for thin spots, then export STL or 3MF.
Questions
Can I use any font?
You can load any TTF, OTF or WOFF file, but check its license allows your use, especially if you sell what you print. The built-in fonts are open-licensed.
Why are parts of my letters missing in the print?
Strokes thinner than your nozzle can be skipped by the slicer. The print preview marks them in red. Use a bolder font or larger text.
How do I keep the inside of letters like O and A?
It happens automatically: holes inside letters are kept, and separate pieces such as the dot on an i stay with their letter.
Can I make 3D letters stand upright?
Design them flat for the best print quality, then stand them up after printing. If you want them to stand, add a base plate.