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How can I extrude *.png file ?

Posted by bianchi

bianchi

How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 10:00AM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 137

Guys,

How can I extrude 2D picture on *.png file, so I can print it as 3D ?
Which software can I use ?

Is it possible with 123DCatch ?

Thanks

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Kurzaa

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 03:23PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 569

First thought is to convert it to a gray scale bitmap, then you might be able to extrude pixels in 123D Design or Fusion 360.

I did try a quick Google search though and found the following site with a few more ideas, including Inkscape which I forgot about.

[www.print3dforum.com]

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SlowFoot

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 03:32PM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 150

There are a few free bitmap to .obj converters out there and also a lithopane generator on Thingiverse.
If it is a logo or something like that it is better to try to get a vector graphic and convert it to 3d by hand.

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bianchi

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 04:32PM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 137

Ok guys, thanks a lot for the ideas and links

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n8bot

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 04:35PM

Registered: 8 years ago
Posts: 153

Photoshop can extrude from a PNG. What is transparent is nothing, what is colour is solid. It's simple but works for 2d extrusion.

Lithophane generators or the like work well, and Cura can slice directly from an image file -- at least JPG and BMP.

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Shank man

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 10, 2015 07:06PM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 204

Also Inkscape can be used to change a png to a dxf which can then be imported into openscad to create a stl.

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imqqmi

Re: How can I extrude *.png file ?
November 11, 2015 03:37AM

Registered: 9 years ago
Posts: 752

Cura can load images as well and convert it to a luminance to height object. I used it with a led light for a see through picture which worked well if you choose the proper images. A well contrasing subject with a smooth background for example. You can export the object for editing, to add a frame or mounting holes for example.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 11/11/2015 04:01AM by imqqmi.