Move COLLADA Assets into the Modern 3MF Print Format
Convert DAE (COLLADA) scene files to 3MF and make your geometry ready for PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, and any modern 3D printing tool that works with the 3D Manufacturing Format.
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Convert DAE to 3MF
Upload a DAE file and download the converted 3MF — all processing happens on the server.
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Accepts .dae files
From DCC Export to Print-Ready Package
COLLADA is a DCC interchange format used in Blender, Cinema 4D, and Maya. 3MF is the modern print format preferred by today's slicers. Converting DAE to 3MF bridges your DCC scene export directly into a print-ready package without intermediate STL conversion and its associated data loss.
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Color and Material Data Carried Forward
3MF supports per-object and per-face color and material definitions. The converter reads COLLADA material bindings and writes them into the 3MF package, so multi-color or multi-material models arrive in your slicer with color assignments intact for multi-filament printing.
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Windows 3D Print and Modern Slicer Ready
3MF is the native format of the Windows 3D Print dialog, PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, and Cura. The converted 3MF opens directly in any of these tools without additional plugins or format conversion, and is also accepted by 3D printing service bureaus that prefer 3MF over COLLADA.
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Upload Your DAE File
Drag and drop a DAE (COLLADA) file into the upload zone or click to browse. Files up to 100 MB are supported.
Sign In and Convert
Sign in to start the conversion. The server parses the COLLADA scene geometry and material definitions, then writes them into a 3MF package.
Download the 3MF
Once ready, click Download. The 3MF file is immediately openable in PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, Windows 3D Print, and any other modern 3MF-compatible slicer or print tool.
Deep Dive
DAE and 3MF: DCC Interchange vs. Modern Print Package
Why Use It
No Software to Install
The conversion runs on the server. No Blender Python scripts, no slicer workarounds, no local Assimp CLI pipelines needed. Upload and download directly from your browser.
Color and Material Support
COLLADA material bindings are written into the 3MF package as color and material definitions, enabling multi-color and multi-material print setups in compatible slicers.
Modern Slicer Ready
The output 3MF opens natively in PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, and the Windows 3D Print dialog without plugins or additional conversion steps.
Richer Than STL
3MF carries geometry, color, materials, and print settings in a single package — far richer than STL. Converting DAE to 3MF preserves more of your original asset data for the printing pipeline.
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Who Converts DAE to 3MF
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the DAE (COLLADA) file format?
DAE stands for Digital Asset Exchange and is the file extension for COLLADA, a Khronos-developed XML interchange format for 3D assets. It stores geometry, materials, textures, animations, cameras, lights, and scene hierarchy in a single document, and is the native export of Blender, Cinema 4D, and Maya.
Does the 3MF output include color and material data from the DAE file?
Yes. COLLADA material bindings and color definitions are read and written into the 3MF package as color and material objects. Slicers that support multi-color or multi-material printing can use these assignments directly.
Can I open the resulting 3MF in PrusaSlicer and Bambu Studio?
Yes. PrusaSlicer, Bambu Studio, Cura, and the Windows 3D Print dialog all open 3MF files natively. The converted file can be loaded and sliced directly without additional plugins or format conversion.
Is animation data from the DAE file included in the 3MF?
No. 3MF is a geometry and print format and does not support animation. Only static mesh geometry, color, and material data from the COLLADA scene are included in the 3MF output.
What is the maximum DAE file size?
The converter supports DAE files up to 100 MB. COLLADA's verbose XML structure means that DAE files for complex scenes can be significantly larger than equivalent binary formats.
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Upload your COLLADA scene and get a print-ready 3MF in seconds. No install, no manual steps.