Basics

Want to learn something new? Check out our helpful tutorials, guides, how-tos, and FAQs for 3D printing, CAD and more.

Blender: How to Merge Objects – Simply Explained

Sometimes in Blender, an object you're modeling is too complicated to model in a single object, so it's easier to make two (or more) objects and then merge them together later. However, it's only easier if you know how! Here's how to merge together objects in three different ways.

All you need to know about 3D file formats

2019 Most Common 3D File Formats

Which 3D file formats are there? How do they compare? We simply explain the most common 3D file formats used today: STL, OBJ, FBX, COLLADA, 3DS, IGES; STEP, and VRML/X3D.

No CAD Knowledge Required

How to Convert an Image (JPG / PNG) to STL

Want to 3D print an image without CAD knowledge? Quickly learn how to convert an image (PNG / JPG) to STL with this convenient guide!

Free to Print

2019 Best Free CAD Software For 3D Printing

Check out our guide to the best free CAD software for 3D printing. Includes software for beginner, intermediate and advanced users.

Getting the Best Results

3D Printer Calibration: How to Calibrate Your 3D Printer

Check out our 3D printer calibration guide, to learn about the best ways to manually calibrate your printer and how to fine-tune your slicer settings for different filaments.

STL Going Strong

2019 Best STL File Converter Tools

With an STL converter, you can easily convert STL files to other 3D formats and vice-versa. Check out the best STL file converter tools currently available.

In the Eye of the Camera Holder

2019 Best DIY 3D Scanners (You Can Build or Buy)

Make yourself an affordable, yet accurate 3D scanner. Choose the option that suits you best from this list of the best DIY 3D scanners available right now.

A Whole New Perspective

Blender: How to Move the Camera – Simply Explained

Both moving the camera and moving the viewport are simple tasks in Blender, once you learn how. Introduced as a free, yet powerful 3D creation suite, Blender remains a very popular choice for 3D printing enthusiasts. Here's how to find your way around.

One Tweak at a Time

Anycubic i3 Mega Cura Settings: Best i3 Mega Cura Profile

Looking for optimal Anycubic i3 Mega Cura settings? Here is what we suggest as the best Cura Anycubic i3 Mega Cura profile.

To Buy or Not to Buy

2019 Fusion 360 Free Download: Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for "Fusion 360 free download" and don't want to commit to buying the full version of the popular 3D modeling software from Autodesk? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?

Support Structures Simplified

3D Printing Support Structures: All You Need To Know in 2019

Here’s everything you need to know about 3D printing support structures before you start printing overhangs and bridges in your models.

Prep Makes Perfect

2019 OctoPrint Setup: How to Install OctoPi on a Raspberry Pi

Learn why you need OctoPrint and how to easily install it on a Raspberry Pi with this step-by-step OctoPrint setup guide.

Use Professional Software on a Budget

2019 3ds Max Free Download: Is There a Free Full Version?

Looking for "3ds Max free download" and don't want to commit to buy the full version of the popular 3D modeling software? Here are the best answers to the question: Is there a free full version?