If you want to create a 3D model in STL format or edit an existing STL file in Windows 11/10, use these free STL editors.

However, in real life, you may have an STL file and nothing else. The video shows how you can convert such an object into a proper FreeCAD part. We liked that the example part isn’t a boxy design.

Various 3D printing software is available, and a good one should have the tools for creating 3D printable models, slicing, editing STL files, or repairing meshes.

Apple today has released the first beta of a new Reality Converter application for macOS. This app allows developers to convert, view, and customize USDZ 3D objects on Mac, Apple says.