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STL Ruler icon STL Ruler · a web app by dcArock

Add dimensions to STL files. In seconds.

Drop a 3D model, get a clean, dimensioned drawing — width, height, depth, custom rulers, labels and images. Perfect for Etsy listings, print-shop quotes and manufacturing docs.

Runs in your browserFiles never leave your machineBinary & ASCII STLNo install
STL Ruler ⤓ Import STLT Add text▣ Add image Save composition⤒ Export
Dimensioned drawing of a bracket
−75%+Fit
Etsy sellers3D print shopsProduct designersEngineersMakers & hobbyistsManufacturing quotesKickstarter campaignsInstruction manuals
Features

Everything you need.Nothing you don't.

No CAD license, no learning curve. If you can drag a file, you can make a dimensioned drawing.

Drop & go

Binary or ASCII STL, multiple files at once. Loads instantly.

Every angle

Front, back, top, bottom, iso — or any custom angle you like.

Split view

Slice the model open to show internal geometry.

Auto dimensions

Width, height and depth measured and drawn for you.

Ruler tool

Measure between any two points on the model.

Text & images

Labels, logos and callouts — branded drawings in one go.

Grids & backgrounds

Solid colors, grid, graph or dot patterns. Rows, columns and alignment tools.

Units your way

Millimeters, centimeters, inches — decimal or fractional.

Why I built it

The story behind STL Ruler.

Every 3D-printing seller hits the same wall: buyers want to know how big the thing is. Opening a full CAD package just to draw three dimension lines is overkill — so I built a tool that does exactly that, in the browser, in seconds.

Drop the file, get the drawing. That's the whole idea.

It's made for Etsy and Amazon sellers who need clean listing images, print shops sending quotes to customers, and designers documenting parts for manufacturing. Everything runs on your own machine, so your models stay private.

How it works

Drop. Dimension.Export.

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⤓ bracket_v2.stl

Drop

Drop an STL anywhere on the page. It's processed right on your machine — nothing is uploaded.

02
W 220D 130H 120

Dimension

Pick a view, toggle auto-dimensions, add rulers, text and images. Arrange several models side by side.

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JPGSVGPDF

Export

JPG for free, or go Pro for PNG, SVG, DXF and PDF up to 7680px wide.

Vector exports drop straight into Illustrator, Inkscape or your CAD tool. Raster exports go up to 7680px — billboard-sharp.

Pricing

Free to use.Five bucks to go pro.

Free
$0 forever
  • All views, rulers & annotation tools
  • Multiple models per composition
  • JPG export up to 1280px
  • Files processed locally
  • Vector & print exports
  • Cloud storage
Start free
STL Ruler Pro
$5 / month
  • Everything in Free
  • PNG, SVG, DXF & PDF exports
  • Up to 7680px resolution
  • Cloud storage for compositions
  • Support an indie developer
Unlock Pro
FAQ

Questions, answered.

Are my STL files uploaded anywhere?

No. Files are processed on your machine, right in your browser. Nothing leaves your computer unless you choose to save a composition to the cloud with Pro.

Which STL formats does it support?

Both binary and ASCII STL. You can drop several files at once and arrange them in rows or columns on the same artboard.

Do I need to install anything?

Nope. It runs in any modern browser on Windows, macOS or Linux.

What does Pro add?

PNG, SVG, DXF and PDF exports up to 7680px, plus cloud storage for your compositions — for $5/month.

Can you build a tool like this for my business?

Yes — that's literally what I do. Tell me your idea →

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STL Ruler went from idea to paying users with the same process I use for clients: talk, prototype, build, launch. Bring me the problem — I'll bring the software.

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