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Free QR Code to STL
Generator

Turn a URL or text into a raised QR model. Set your dimensions and download STL, SVG and PNG files. Free, with no account.

Need advanced print settings?

DIRECT STL EXPORT

Convert URL or text to STL

Enter your content and dimensions, then download the STL and matching SVG or PNG references.

Stays on your device
  1. Add your content
  2. Generate
  3. Download STL

PNG, JPG or WebP · up to 10 MB and 24 megapixels. One complete QR per image. Your image stays on your device.

Use the destination you want people to open when they scan.

Print settingsoptional65 × 65 mm · Raised QR

These defaults are a starting point for your first print. Adjust them to fit your project.

The backing is the flat base. Raised height is the QR pattern above it.

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Free STL, SVG and PNG. No account needed.

Your QR preview

Your QR will appear here.

Add your content, then choose Generate printable QR.
QR reference for the downloadable 65 mm raised STL example
Matching 2D scan reference

Download a ready-made QR code STL example

Inspect this raised model in your slicer before creating your own. It encodes https://example.com. Use the generator above to encode your URL or text.

Model dimensions
65 × 65 × 3.5 mm
Backing and raised height
2 mm base + 1.5 mm raised squares
QR pattern and clear border
29 × 29 squares; 4-module quiet zone; error correction H
Download size
Binary STL, 2.74 MB
Download example STLExample SVGExample PNG

The saved STL passed closed-mesh and dimension checks, and its height projection decoded to the sample URL. The saved PNG also decoded to that URL. Import the STL in millimeters with the flat base on the bed, use contrasting colors, and print and scan one sample before making a batch.

Example updated . Physical print testing remains part of your workflow.

Choose the right export file

All three downloads come from the same QR content. Keep the references with the model so you can compare the exported pattern before fabrication.

STL: the raised model
Open the 3D geometry in your slicer using millimeters. STL does not store filament colors, machine toolpaths, or a unit declaration.
SVG: the vector reference
Keep a sharp reference for the same QR content. Preserve its clear border when resizing or placing it in another design.
PNG: the image preview
Check the encoded content with a camera and compare the flat reference with your model. A successful screen scan does not validate a physical print.
Follow the 3D print QR code workflow

Need recommendations before you export?

Use the advanced 3D QR builder to choose a physical use case, apply printer-aware settings, validate raised or recessed geometry, and inspect scan-risk explanations before export.

Choose QR code printer presets
What is a QR Code to STL converter?

A QR Code to STL generator turns URL or text content into printable 3D geometry. This direct converter creates a raised QR model with a backing plate and matching SVG and PNG references for your first print test.

How to convert URL or text to STL

Paste the final URL or text, choose the physical size, set backing thickness and raised height, generate the QR package, then download STL with SVG and PNG references for scan checks.

How to keep the STL QR code scannable

Use short content, keep the quiet zone clear, avoid tiny QR squares, print one final-size sample, and test under the same lighting and distance where the code will actually be scanned.

Print-safe workflow

Choose dimensions for your QR code STL

Set the overall width, backing thickness, and raised height before export. Keep the clear border and check the generated square size; use the print workflow when you need help preparing a physical sample.

1

Enter the URL or text you want to encode.

2

Choose print size, base thickness, and raised height.

3

Generate the QR package and check scan warnings.

4

Download STL for your slicer plus SVG and PNG references.

Recommended size

Start around 65-80 mm wide for handheld prototypes with short URLs. Increase size for long content, signage, engraving, or uncertain lighting.

Backing thickness and raised height

The direct converter makes a raised QR on a backing plate. Set the base and raised height separately; use the printer-presets builder when you need recessed geometry.

STL vs SVG vs PNG

Use STL for slicing and fabrication, SVG as the clean vector reference, and PNG for quick preview, documentation, or scan comparison.

Signs, labels, and tags

The same workflow works for product tags, asset labels, maker badges, signs, and physical support links when the final print is tested.

Related 3D QR pages
Need a one-dimensional barcode instead?

Use the barcode to STL generator for Code 128, EAN-13, and UPC-A. Use QR for URLs, Wi-Fi, and longer text.

3D Print QR Code Generator

Generate a raised QR STL on the page, prepare a two-color print, and test a first physical sample.

3D QR Code Workflow Hub

Understand the complete workflow from QR density and geometry to slicing and physical scan testing.

Supporting guides
Why Printed QR Codes FailBest Size for a 3D Printed QR Code

QR Code to STL FAQ

Practical answers before you download an STL QR code, print a sign, or make a physical product label.

Can I download a sample QR code STL before using the generator?

Yes. Download the ready-made 65 × 65 × 3.5 mm raised STL example and its matching SVG and PNG references on this page. The sample encodes https://example.com and includes a four-module quiet zone. Use the generator to create a file for your own URL or text.

Is the QR Code to STL converter free and no sign-up?

Yes. The direct converter and its STL, SVG, and PNG downloads are free to use without an account, login, or sign-up.

How do I convert a QR code to STL?

Paste the URL or text, choose the physical dimensions, generate the printable QR package, then download the STL file created from the QR pattern.

Can I convert an existing QR code image to STL?

Yes. Choose a PNG, JPG or WebP and read its QR content locally in your browser. Check the decoded content before generating a new QR pattern and STL model; images are not uploaded. Use the QR image to STL walkthrough for image limits and redirect-link checks.

Read a QR image and check its link before printing
Does the QR code STL contain filament colors?

No. The STL contains geometry, not filament colors. For a raised QR, print the backing in a light color and change to a dark filament where the raised squares begin. The default backing is 2 mm thick; confirm the change point in your slicer preview and test the finished print.

Which files can I export from the converter?

Download a raised QR model as STL, a matching vector SVG, and a PNG preview. Open the advanced 3D builder for recessed models and production-pack options.

Why can QR generation fail?

Generation needs non-empty content and dimensions within the supported ranges. Very long content can exceed QR capacity. The direct converter shows print-size warnings; use the advanced 3D builder for printer-aware recommendations and validation gates.

How do I import the QR STL into a slicer?

Import the recommended STL in millimeters without rescaling it, place the flat base on the build plate, inspect the preview for separated modules, and print one sample before making a batch.

Does conversion upload my QR content?

No. Normal QR generation, model validation, and file packaging run in the browser. The converter does not send the URL or text to a PrivQR server.

Where should I start if I do not know the right print settings?

Start with the 3D print QR code page for sizing, two-color slicing, and a first scan test. Use the printer-presets builder at /3d when you need nozzle-aware recommendations or recessed geometry.

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