This web-based tool allows users to convert a grayscale image into an STL file for 3D printing as a lithophane. A lithophane is an embossed, translucent image that is visible when illuminated from behind. The web app creates a 3D model with varying thickness based on the brightness of the pixels in the image.
Built with React and JavaScript, this project brings a traditionally offline lithophane generation process into a fast and user-friendly web interface.
- Converts any image into a 3D lithophane STL.
- Adjusts the model’s thickness based on brightness (lighter areas are thinner, darker areas are thicker).
- Allows scaling and reducing the resolution of the image for optimized 3D printing.
- Configurable parameters for lithophane size, thickness, and detail level.
- Outputs STL files ready for 3D printing in millimeters.
- Visit the website
- Upload your image
- Adjust the parameters to your liking
- Generate the lithophane STL!
- Print Orientation: Always print lithophanes vertically to maximize detail.
- Material: Translucent filaments like white or clear PLA work best for lithophanes.
- Layer Height: Use a layer height of 0.1-0.2 mm for best results.
- Infill: Higher infill percentages (around 100%) will provide better light diffusion through the lithophane.
This project is licensed under the MIT License. See the LICENSE file for details.
Feel free to submit issues or pull requests! Contributions are welcome.