How to Open an STL or 3MF File on iPhone
Short answer: to open an STL, 3MF, OBJ or G-code file on an iPhone, use STL Viewer: 3D Print & G-code. It is a 3D model viewer made for printing: it tells you whether the model fits your printer bed, how many plates a 3MF project has, and what to check before you print. No account, and files are read on the device.
Opening the file you were sent
- Supports STL, 3MF, OBJ and G-code, plus sliced
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- For ZIP downloads from model sites, pick the part you want from inside the archive.
Will it fit your printer?
Pick your printer once. Every model shows whether it fits the bed, with the spare room in millimetres. If it does not fit as it sits, the app checks whether turning it on the bed would make it fit.
3MF projects
3MF projects open with their plates and filament colours, and you can switch plates to see which parts sit on each.
Sliced files
Sliced .gcode.3mf projects already carry the numbers your slicer calculated, which the app reads from the file.
FAQ
Can an iPhone open a 3MF file? Yes, with a 3MF viewer such as LayerPeek.
Can I check the model fits my printer from my phone? Yes, after choosing your printer once.
Are my models uploaded? No, files are read on your device.
Download STL Viewer: 3D Print & G-code on the App Store · Get it on Google Play for Android