CHECK THE MESH. KNOW THE LIMITS.

STL Checker

Find mesh errors before your next print.
Local diagnostics. A report you can keep.

Drop an STL file hereBinary or ASCII · up to 50 MB · 500,000 triangles
No uploadNo accountOriginal preservedFree reports

01 / READ THE REPORT

Find the problem.
Choose the next step.

Check the topology first

Open edges can indicate holes. Edges used more than twice, disconnected vertex fans and inconsistent adjacent winding need a closer look. Duplicate and zero-area triangles can also distort edge counts: remove those first, then check again.

Keep intentional parts

Multiple vertex-connected components may be a valid assembly. We flag additional components for review rather than deleting them. STL has no standard unit field, so bounding dimensions are shown in raw coordinate units.

02 / HOW TO CHECK AN STL

Four steps to a useful report

  1. Choose an STL or compare the open and closed cube samples.
  2. Read all eight diagnostic categories and their suggested next steps.
  3. Download JSON for a structured record or text for a readable checklist.
  4. Repair selectively, re-check the output, then confirm scale and layers in your slicer.

CHECKING ≠ CERTIFICATION

What a clean result means

No counted topology issues means these specific tests found no issue. It does not prove a model is watertight, outward-facing or suitable for your printer. Self-intersections and thin walls need other checks.

This tool reads geometry and does not repair or export an STL. Use the repair tool comparison to choose a suitable next workflow.

03 / FAQ

Before you slice

Is my STL uploaded?+

No. Parsing and diagnostics run in a worker in this browser. Report downloads contain your filename and counts, not the model geometry.

Does zero open edges mean watertight?+

No. Non-manifold structures, self-intersections or overlapping solids can still exist. This checker does not certify watertightness or printability.

Are dimensions in millimeters?+

No units are assumed. STL has no standard units. Confirm whether the coordinates represent millimeters, inches or another unit in your slicer.

Can I fix errors here?+

This page produces a diagnostic report. Use the STL fixer for simple repairs, or a desktop editor for complex topology. Choose the file again in the other tool.