Articles

Plain-language guides to STL, 3MF, and browser-based 3D model viewing.

• Connect Your Own Cloud Storage (Google Drive)

  Use your Google Drive to store new 3D model uploads. A plain-language guide: what the connection does, how to set it up in a few clicks, and how to manage or disconnect it later.

  8 min read · Published 2026-06-28

• Connect Your Own Cloud Storage (Cloudflare R2)

  Use your own Cloudflare R2 bucket for new 3D model uploads. A plain-language setup guide, including what changes, what does not, and how to disconnect later.

  8 min read · Published 2026-06-27

• How to Embed a 3D Model on Your Website

  Step-by-step guide to embedding an interactive STL or 3MF viewer on any website with a simple iframe — works in plain HTML, WordPress, Webflow, and Notion, with no plugins and no visitor tracking.

  11 min read · Published 2026-06-19

• How to View an STL File Online — Free, No Installation Required

  Step-by-step guide to viewing STL and 3MF files online using STLViewer. Upload, inspect, measure, and share 3D models in your browser — no software to install.

  3 min read · Published 2026-05-20

• STLViewer.online: Free Browser-Based STL & 3MF Viewer — Complete Feature Guide

  Complete guide to STLViewer.online — a free browser-based STL and 3MF viewer with material presets, a measurement tool, QR code sharing, and instant 3D preview with no installation required.

  17 min read · Published 2026-05-13

• STL vs 3MF: Which 3D Printing File Format Should You Use?

  STL vs 3MF compared side by side: file size, color, multi-material, units, and metadata. Use STL for universal compatibility, or 3MF for color, materials, and richer print data.

  6 min read · Published 2026-06-05

• What is a 3MF file?

  3MF is the modern replacement for STL — an open standard built on ZIP and XML that preserves units, colors, materials, assemblies, and often slicer settings.

  4 min read · Published 2026-04-17

• What is an STL file?

  A plain-language guide to the STL 3D model format — ASCII vs. binary, triangle facets, common mesh errors, and when STL still makes sense.

  4 min read · Published 2026-04-24

• Embed Options

  Full query-parameter reference for the STLViewer embed mode. Control rendering, materials, and interaction via URL params.

  Reference · Updated 2026-06-05