3DLoomLithophane maker
Pick a photo, set the width and thickness, and download a lithophane STL. It runs entirely in your browser, is free, and needs no account. Print it in white PLA at 100% infill and hold it up to a light.
- Free, no sign-up
- In your browser; the photo is not uploaded
- Binary STL, flat panel with border
How it works
- Step 1
Choose a photo
High-contrast photos with faces or landscapes work best.
- Step 2
Set the size
100 mm wide, 0.8 mm minimum and 3 mm maximum thickness is a reliable start.
- Step 3
Download the STL
The file is generated on your device; nothing is uploaded.
- Step 4
Print it upright
White PLA, 0.12 mm layers, 100% infill, printed standing up for the best detail.
At a glance
| Price | Free, no sign-up |
|---|---|
| Runs | In your browser; the photo is not uploaded |
| Output | Binary STL, flat panel with border |
Questions
Why does my lithophane look dark?+
It is meant to be backlit. Without light behind it you only see the relief.
What filament should I use?+
White or natural PLA. Colored filament blocks too much light.