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3D Printer File Formats Explained

Make With Tech (MakeWithTech) via YouTube

Overview

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Explore various 3D printer file formats in this comprehensive 32-minute video. Learn about STL, SVG, 3MF, and G-code files, understanding their differences and applications in 3D printing. Discover how to print different file types, including bitmaps and CAD files, and compare file sizes and customization options. Gain insights into the steps required to print various formats and enhance your 3D printing knowledge for more effective model creation and printing.

Syllabus

Introduction
Topics Covered
Types of Graphic File Formats
Bitmaps vs Vectors
SVG Files Explained
STL Files Explained
3d Printers Do Not Print STL Files
What is G-Code gcode
Comparing File Formats
STL vs 3MF 3d Formats
Comparing STL vs 3MF File Sizes
Customizing 3d Printer Models
3d Printing Bitmap Files JPG, PNG, GIF
3d Printing CAD Files Fusion 360, FreeCAD, Tinkercad
3d Printing SVG Files

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