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Manatee vs STL File Converter

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Manatee compared with STL File Converter
DetailManatee logo ManateeSTL File Converter logo STL File Converter
What it doesA Mac app that opens damaged video, PDFs, archives and documents and writes out everything it can still read. Free browser-based converter for 3D model files and image-to-STL
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Pricing$9 USD once, lifetime licence with all updates included. Free for image-to-STL conversion, 3D file format conversion, and preview. AI generation: Starter $6.90 (60 credits), Standard $14.90 (200 credits), Professional $29.90 (500 credits). One-time payment, no subscription. 20 credits per AI generation.
Key features
  • Repairs damaged video, audio, image and document files that won't open
  • Shrinks files to a specified size limit
  • Strips metadata and location data before sharing
  • Works entirely on your Mac with no uploads
  • Previews all repairs free before purchase
  • Convert PNG, JPG, WEBP to STL up to 10 MB
  • Heightmap mode for photo reliefs
  • Extrude mode for logos and silhouettes
  • 3D preview before download
  • Convert 3D files (STL, OBJ, GLB, glTF, 3MF) up to 50 MB
  • Local file processing in browser
  • Adjust depth and base settings
  • Adjust output size
  • AI image-to-3D generation with credits
What makes it different
  • No uploads, accounts or telemetry required
  • Bundles ffmpeg for immediate video and audio repair without dependencies
  • All free tools run locally in your browser with no uploads or signup needed
  • No file size caps, watermarks or paywall after limited conversions
  • Open-source 3D engine (three.js) powers conversions
  • Credits never expire and are one-time payment only
  • Built specifically for photo reliefs, logos and decorative plates
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)27 +1 (up) since last check1 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)102
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