Lithophane maker
Turn a photo into a lithophane: the picture appears when light shines through the print. Flat panel, curved panel or cylinder for a lamp.
Drop a photo hereJPG, PNG, WEBP · or click to choose
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Tip: print in white, standing up, 100 % infill, 0.12 mm layers.
Drop a photo to create the lithophane
Backlit
Is your model too big for your bed?
SplitSTL cuts it into printable parts with dowels or magnets, ready-to-print plates and an assembly guide. Free preview, first export free.
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How it works
- Drop a photo with good contrast (portrait, landscape).
- Pick the shape, size and thicknesses; the preview shows it against the light.
- Download the STL and print it standing up in white filament.
FAQ
How thick should a lithophane be?
Usually 0.6–0.8 mm for light areas and 3 mm for dark areas. The bigger the difference, the stronger the contrast.
Which material should I use?
White or natural PLA, printed at 100 % infill with thin layers. Avoid coloured or glossy filaments.
How do I make a lamp?
Pick “Cylinder”: the photo wraps around the cylinder. Put an LED in the middle.