PrintPal 3D Puzzle Maker

What is PrintPal 3D Puzzle Maker?

PrintPal's 3D Puzzle Maker turns an existing 3D model into a jigsaw puzzle. You upload an STL or OBJ, for example a statue, animal or landmark, and the tool slices it into a grid of interlocking pieces that fit back together into the original shape.

You choose the number of rows and columns, up to 15 by 15 with the controls or more by typing a number, the axis the cuts run along, the size of the interlocking knobs and a print tolerance, with 0.3 to 0.5 mm suggested for FDM printers. The preview can show an exploded view, color code the pieces, overlay the original model and play an assembly animation. Downloads come as one STL with all pieces in place or a zip with a file per piece.

The tool itself is free and runs in your browser with WebAssembly, so your model stays on your computer, but it needs a free PrintPal account. It is a fun way to turn any printable model into a 3D puzzle gift.

What you can make

• 3D jigsaw puzzles from any model
• Puzzle versions of statues and landmarks
• Interlocking sliced models

How to use PrintPal 3D Puzzle Maker

1. Sign in and upload an STL or OBJ
2. Set rows, columns and cut axis
3. Adjust knob size and tolerance
4. Download one STL or a zip of pieces