Free lithophane maker: photo to STL
A lithophane is a thin print that shows a picture when light shines through it. GigaPrint turns a photo into a lithophane STL in your browser, with a live 3D preview.
What you can make
- Flat panels with rectangle, rounded, oval, heart or arch-window outlines.
- Curved displays with a chosen curve angle.
- Lamp cylinders sized by circumference.
Settings
Brightness and contrast, width, detail (mm per point), thinnest and thickest thickness, and border width. The result downloads as an STL ready for your slicer.
Pricing
Free, no account: splits up to 4 pieces with pegs or flat joints, lithophanes and reliefs up to 100 mm, repairs up to 200k triangles, one laser sheet, unlimited cookie cutters and tags. Pro (coming soon): $7.99/month, $39/year or $79 lifetime, everything unlocked. Commercial (coming soon): $69/year or $149 lifetime, for print shops, farms and studios.
Questions
How do I make a lithophane from a photo?
Open the Lithophane tool, load a PNG or JPG, choose a flat panel, curved display or lamp cylinder, set the size and the thinnest and thickest points, and download the STL. Print it in white filament and hold it up to a light.
Is the lithophane maker free?
Lithophanes up to 100 mm are free with no account. Larger lithophanes are a Pro feature.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. The photo is processed in your browser and never leaves your device.