The GLB/glTF format, often called the "JPEG of 3D", is the Khronos Group's open standard for web 3D and real-time applications. Converting GLB/glTF to STL lets you prepare your models for 3D printing with any slicer.
Launch Eyemesh and open your GLB/glTF file: drag and drop the file into the window, or use File > Open (Cmd+O). GLB files are self-contained and include all data. For glTF files, open the folder containing the .gltf file along with its .bin and texture files.
Inspect your model in the 3D view. Check that textures and materials display correctly. If textures are missing, use the Texture Manager to reassign them manually.
Click the export icon in the toolbar, select the STL format, choose a save location, and confirm. The STL file is ready to open in your slicer for 3D printing.
glTF (GL Transmission Format) is an open format developed by the Khronos Group for efficient 3D scene transmission. GLB is its all-in-one binary version. It supports geometry, PBR materials, textures, animations, and skeletons. It is the preferred format for web 3D (Three.js, Babylon.js) and AR/VR experiences.
STL (Stereolithography) is the standard format for 3D printing. It describes only the surface geometry as a triangulated mesh, with no color or texture. Compatible with all slicers (Cura, PrusaSlicer, BambuStudio, OrcaSlicer), it is the most common format for additive manufacturing.
Download Eyemesh on the Mac App Store and convert your GLB/glTF files to STL in just a few clicks.