3dp.rocks Image to Lithophane

What is 3dp.rocks Image to Lithophane?

3dp.rocks Image to Lithophane is one of the oldest and best known lithophane converters in the hobby. It runs entirely in the browser: drop in one or more images, choose a form, adjust a few sliders and download an STL. There is no account, no upload queue and no paywall.

The tool offers eight forms: flat, inner curve, outer curve, solid cylinder, rectangular pillow, dome on top, dome on side and heart. Settings cover maximum size, thickness, border and minimum thickness, and a 3D view lets you inspect the model before saving it. The source code is public on GitHub under the MIT license.

The interface looks dated, shows ads and has not changed much in recent years, but it still works and it is quick. It is a good pick when you just want a simple panel or curved lithophane without signing up for anything, or when you like the idea of a tool whose code you could read or host yourself.

What you can make

• Flat lithophanes
• Curved lithophanes
• Cylinder lithophanes
• Dome and heart lithophanes

How to use 3dp.rocks Image to Lithophane

1. Open 3dp.rocks/lithophane and drop in your image
2. Choose a form such as flat, curved or heart
3. Set size and thickness in the settings tab
4. Check the 3D view and download the STL