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Turn drawings, scans and images into parametric CAD models with editable features. Paid service with initial trial credits.
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Measure scans, analyze meshes and reconstruct CAD geometry.
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Cutaway
Reconstruct mechanical parts from STL meshes as STEP CAD by fitting surfaces such as planes and cylinders. A separate tool extracts DXF sections for tracing. Geometry it does not recognize may remain faceted.
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Mesh2Solid
A browser-based reverse-engineering tool that converts STL, 3MF and OBJ meshes into STEP solids by recognizing planes, cylinders and holes. It can also recover models for editing and 3D printing. Pro adds mesh repair and geometry checks and is required for commercial use.
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Mesh Reverse-Engineering Toolkit
Windows add-in for Autodesk Fusion: select STL mesh regions and fit CAD surfaces such as planes, cylinders or B-splines. Includes cleanup, alignment, sketch sections and deviation analysis. Subscription with a trial.
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QUICKSURFACE AI
Coming 17 November 2026: reconstruct 3D scans as parametric CAD in QUICKSURFACE Pro 2027. Requires an eligible Pro license and a compatible AI assistant.
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ScanRuler
Import STL, OBJ, PLY, 3MF and STEP models. Measure geometry and wall thickness, compare scans with CAD, and reconstruct solids for STEP export from cross sections or surfaces fitted to the mesh.
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SlantTools by Slant 3D
A collection of web tools for creating a range of 3D-printable objects, including Gridfinity organizers, boxes, electronics enclosures, brackets, vases, cookie cutters and relief maps. You can also texture STL files and model spare parts from photos. Design for free or pay to order physical prints.
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SolidOut
Convert STL files to STEP directly in your browser using the stl2step engine. Processing stays local without uploading the model to a server.
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