F3D Alternatives

F3D is described as '(pronounced /f?d/) is a fast and minimalist 3D viewer desktop application. It supports many file formats, from digital content to scientific datasets (including glTF, USD, STL, STEP, PLY, OBJ, FBX, Alembic), can show animations and support thumbnails and many rendering and' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to F3D for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and iPhone apps. The best F3D alternative is Paraview, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like F3D are Exhibit, MiniMagics, Netfabb and Materialise Magics.

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  1. Paraview icon
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    ParaView is an open-source, multi-platform application designed to visualize data sets of size varying from small to very large.

    9 Paraview alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
    • Paraview is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to F3D.

    • Paraview is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to F3D.

    • Paraview is Free and Open SourceF3D is also Free and Open Source
  2. Exhibit icon
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    Based on the F3D library that supports many file formats, from digital content to scientific datasets including glTF, USD, STL, STEP, PLY, OBJ, FBX, Alembic and many more. Drag and drop 3d models into the app and export an image of the 3d model.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • GNOME
     
  3. MiniMagics icon
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    Here's what MiniMagics offers:

    Import and save .STL, .magics or .mgx files Compress STL files up to factor 20 View parts and rotate, pan or zoom Detect bad edges and flipped triangles Make a section Request part information, such as XYZ measurements, volume, surface area or.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Netfabb icon
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    Netfabb is not just a viewer, it provides mesh edit, repair and analysis capabilities to everyone already being or aspiring to become part of this fantastic, growing, creative, high-tech industry called Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping or 3D Printing.

    27 Netfabb alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    3D data prep software offering CAD and mesh editing, automated support generation, import of all major formats, advanced nesting, simulation, and integration features to optimize build prep, minimize errors, generate reports, and enhance additive manufacturing workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • Materialise Magics is the most popular commercial alternative to F3D.

    • Materialise Magics is Paid and ProprietaryF3D is Free and Open Source
  6. Viewshape icon
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    Real 3d model viewer for Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
    • Viewshape is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to F3D.

    • Viewshape is Free and ProprietaryF3D is Free and Open Source
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    Free View Expert is entry level tool targeted for viewing, verifying, dimensioning and communicating 3D geometry information. Free View Expert allows you to input triangle models, create consistent topology, check errors, repair normals and output STL data for 3D printing...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. 'topeScope icon
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    Solid and mesh model tool.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. fstl icon
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    fstl is cross-platform and open-source. Precompiled binaries are available for Windows and Mac, and the only dependancy is Qt if you want to build it yourself.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    The STL Viewer is FREE software for visualisation of STL or OBJ meshes created in packages such as 3D Studio Max, MAYA and Z Brush, modeled in CAD systems or generated from 3D digitalization of physical objects.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. STLView icon
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    A Free STL Viewer for Android and Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
    • STLView is the most popular Android alternative to F3D.

    • STLView is Free and ProprietaryF3D is Free and Open Source
  12. Tatlin icon
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    Multi-platform Gcode and STL viewer for 3D printing.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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