Embossify
Convert a JPEG into an embossed STL relief for 3D printing or CNC carving
Embossify is a freemium browser tool for simple photo reliefs for printing or CNC. Free low-resolution renders; high-resolution render $5 each via PayPal. Exports STL; no account needed. Last checked .
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What is Embossify?
Embossify is a long-running, single-purpose web tool that converts a JPEG photo into an embossed 3D surface. Brightness controls depth, with lighter pixels becoming deeper by default and an option to invert, and you set the target width and depth in millimeters. The result is a closed STL mesh you can print as a relief plaque or send to a CNC router for carving.
It is not flashy, and the interface looks dated, but it does one job and does not need an account. Low resolution renders of around 108,000 facets are free, which is fine for small plaques and tests. High resolution renders cost $5 each through PayPal, with bulk options for heavy users.
Embossify suits people who want a quick photo relief or texture panel, or who also work with CNC and want one file that serves both machines. For multicolor results, look at the filament painting tools instead.
What you can make
- Photo relief plaques
- Embossed textures
- CNC carving reliefs
How to use Embossify
- Open embossify.com and upload a JPEG
- Set width, depth and whether to invert
- Render the free low-resolution version
- Download the STL, or pay for high resolution
What you'll need to print it
Filament and parts that suit what you make with Embossify.
Matte PLA
- Bambu Lab PLA Matte (affiliate link) Amazon
- Polymaker Panchroma Matte PLA (formerly PolyTerra) (affiliate link) Polymaker EU: 3DJake (affiliate link)
Code gives 15% off your first order at Polymaker.
Multicolor PLA
Multicolor filament systems
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Embossify pros
- No account needed
- Simple width and depth settings in millimeters
- Output works for both 3D printing and CNC
Embossify cons
- JPEG input only
- High resolution costs $5 per render
- Dated interface with few options
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