Use STL for 3D printing, OBJ for CAD editing, and GLB for web display and game engines. Pic2Solid is one of the few AI 3D generators that natively exports all three.
| Feature | STL | OBJ | GLB |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use | 3D Printing | CAD / Editing | Web / Games |
| Color/Texture | ❌ | ✅ Via MTL | ✅ Embedded PBR |
| Animation | ❌ | ❌ | ✅ |
| Slicer Support | ✅ Universal | ⚠️ Limited | ❌ |
| CAD Support | ✅ Import | ✅ Full edit | ❌ |
| Web Viewer | ❌ | ⚠️ Converter | ✅ Native |
3D printing: Always STL — universal slicer support. CAD editing: OBJ — preserves quads and UVs. Web/games: GLB — single-file bundle with PBR materials.
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