BLACK AND WHITE IMAGE TO STL

Convert a Black-and-White Image to STL

Use contrast as a clean mask, refine the outline and extrude it into printable geometry.

SOURCEblack and white image
R3D
STLSTL

THE WORKFLOW

Convert a Black-and-White Image to STL, without starting from scratch.

This browser workflow converts black and white image into STL by tracing a contrast mask and extruding its contours. You control the physical width, depth, edge rounding and optional backing plate before export.

01

Upload your black and white image

02

Refine the threshold, contours and dimensions in the live preview

03

Download the STL and check it in your slicer

BETTER INPUTS

Get a stronger starting model

01 / SOURCE

Tips for your black and white image

  • Start with a large, high-contrast source
  • Use the threshold and invert controls to isolate the right shapes
  • Increase cleanup only enough to remove speckles
02 / PRINT

Before you send it to a printer

  • Use a backing plate for disconnected elements
  • Keep the thinnest feature wider than your nozzle line
  • Verify orientation and scale in your slicer

OUTPUT FORMATS

Continue with the format your workflow needs.

STL

QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

About black and white image to STL

Is the converter free?+

Yes. Uploading, editing and previewing are free. A Reforgers account is required to download the STL.

Does my image leave my browser?+

No. This extrusion tool processes the image locally in your browser.

START WITH AN IMAGE

Make your first model tangible.

Upload an image