SVG to STL Extruder (Logo / Silhouette to 3D) Community
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From the tool guide: common questions about SVG to STL Extruder (Logo / Silhouette to 3D)
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How are holes detected?
By nesting depth: shapes inside shapes alternate between solid and hole.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat about open paths?
They are ignored because they cannot be extruded.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
Turn a flat vector drawing into a solid model. The extruder reads your SVG (or DXF), flattens every curve to the accuracy you choose, groups the closed shapes by nesting so that shapes inside others become holes (the counter in an O, the hole in a washer), and extrudes the result to the thickness you set. You pick the final width in millimetres, so a logo drawn in pixels comes out at a precise physical size.
How to use it, step by step
- Drop in an SVG (or DXF).
- Set the width, extrusion height and units.
- Choose a base plate and optional keyring hole.
- Download the STL or 3MF.
Tips from the guide
- Convert strokes to filled shapes before exporting from Inkscape/Illustrator.
- Merge overlapping shapes (Path ▸ Union) for cleaner meshes.
- Keep thin features at least 0.8–1.2 mm wide for FDM.
- Check units: 'Auto' uses the SVG's width/viewBox.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Importing text that has not been converted to paths.
- Expecting overlapping shapes to merge into one solid.
- Making details thinner than the nozzle.
Who uses it
- Makers and small businesses. Custom keychains, badges and signs.
- Cookie and stamp makers. Cutters and stamps from vector art.
- Students. Turn drawings into physical models quickly.
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