Overview of the most common 3D printing file formats

There are plenty of file formats for 3D models. A lot of them are native to a specific software (e.g. a CAD program) and cannot be used for any other program. However, there are a few formats, which can be used for the most common 3D programs, as well as for 3D printing. In this article, you will find an overview of popular 3D formats, their applications and the importance for 3D printing.