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Practical guidance on STL, G-code, GLB, 3MF, and other files used in 3D printing and animation workflows.

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File Formats2026/09/16
G-code vs STL: which file do you need for a printing video?
Choose STL for model-based visuals or G-code for actual extrusion paths, and learn what each file can and cannot prove about a 3D print.
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File Formats2026/09/16
STL vs GLB vs 3MF: geometry, color, and printing data
Compare STL, GLB, and 3MF by what they store, from triangle geometry and visual materials to additive manufacturing metadata.