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3D-Lithophane.com

Online lithophane designer for panels, cubes, lanterns, globes and lampshades

3D-Lithophane.com is a freemium browser tool for photo cubes, lanterns and multi-photo gifts. Free account: up to 3 lithophane STLs a day; Supporter plan $9.99 a month removes the daily caps and adds an AI model generator. Exports STL. Last checked 25 September 2026.

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Price: Free account: up to 3 lithophane STLs a day; Supporter plan $9.99 a month removes the daily caps and adds an AI model generator
Runs on: Browser
Exports: STL
Multicolor: No, single color
Account: Required to download
Open source: No
Skill level: Easy: a few settings to tune
Best for: Photo cubes, lanterns and multi-photo gifts
Selling prints: Allowed The terms say the STL files you generate are yours to use, including commercially.
How we checked: Opened the generator Flat generator opened without logging in (presets, backlit preview, Generate STL); the Supporter page caps free accounts at 3 lithophane STLs a day
Checked by: Mike Janssen
Last checked: 25 September 2026

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Sources: 3D-Lithophane.com Free vs Supporter, 3D-Lithophane.com terms (checked 25 September 2026)

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What is 3D-Lithophane.com?

3D-Lithophane.com is an online designer that turns images into lithophane STL files across eight model types: flat panels, curved panels, cylinders, multi-image cylinders, cubes, lanterns, globes and cone-shaped lampshades. Matching lids, pedestals and stands are available, so the finished piece can be displayed and lit properly.

The site includes an image editor, a live 3D preview with a backlight simulation and a filament calibration tool that adapts thickness to your printer and material, which helps when first prints come out too dark or too pale. Designing and previewing are free, but downloads need a free account, and free accounts get up to 3 lithophane STLs a day. The Supporter plan ($9.99 a month) removes the daily caps and adds an AI model generator.

It suits people who want cubes, lanterns and multi-photo cylinders rather than only flat panels, and who do not mind registering. The site also hosts free CC BY STL downloads and a few non-lithophane tools, such as a Gridfinity bin generator.