Start where the customer starts
JPG, PNG, or WEBP goes in first.
UV laser file formats
Photo first. Format second. Stop guessing before you have a file.
OBJ vs STL vs point cloud is the wrong first question. Start with the customer photo. Generate a 3D depth mesh in minutes, preview it free, then unlock OBJ plus DXF, CAD, and CBF exports after approval.
25 free credits included, enough for 5 approved files. One approved file uses 5 credits. 1 credit = $1 USD.
The format rabbit hole steals momentum
Do not spend an hour researching file types before the photo is even 3D.
UV laser owners search OBJ, point cloud, STL, GLB, depth map, LightBurn, and EZCAD because they are trying to avoid a bad handoff. But the first bottleneck is simpler: the customer sent a flat image. 3DConversions turns that image into a reviewable 3D depth mesh before you commit to final outputs.
See the shape early
Review the generated depth mesh before unlocking files.
Get the core exports
Approved downloads include OBJ mesh plus DXF, CAD, and CBF point-cloud exports.
Keep software questions separate
LightBurn, EZCAD, vendor apps, and controllers remain machine-specific.
Workflow
The clean order is photo conversion first, format handoff second.
Get a usable 3D result before you decide what the machine software needs next.
Upload the customer photo
Start with JPG, PNG, or WEBP.
Generate and review 3D depth
Inspect the generated depth mesh before unlocking final files.
Download approved outputs
After approval, download OBJ plus DXF, CAD, and CBF point-cloud exports.
1. Image input
Upload JPG, PNG, or WEBP customer images.
Drop image here
JPG / PNG / WEBP
customer-photo.jpg
JPG · 2.4 MB
2. OBJ mesh
Ready
Approved 3D mesh output for inspecting and handing off the generated shape.
customer-depth.obj
Download OBJ
3. Point-cloud exports
DXF, CAD, and CBF after approval.
DXFCADCBF
customer-pointcloud.dxf
Download DXF
4. Approval pricing
5 creditsper approved file
1 credit = $1 USD. Upload, processing, and preview are free.Downloads unlock after approval and include OBJ mesh plus DXF, CAD, and CBF point-cloud exports.
File and output details
The practical output stack for UV laser file prep.
3DConversions creates photo-derived 3D outputs for UV laser workflows. It does not replace machine-specific software setup, conversion utilities, calibration, focus, or material testing.
OBJ mesh
Approved 3D mesh output
DXF/CAD/CBF
Point-cloud exports after approval
Depth map and height map
Useful search terms, not final machine setup
STL/GLB
Confirm downstream import requirements separately
Example result
A format decision is easier after you can see the 3D result.
First convert the customer photo into a reviewable 3D mesh. Then approve and download the outputs, knowing your machine-specific software path is still yours to verify.
Start free with 25 credits
Depth build
OBJ mesh
DXF point cloud
CAD and CBF exports
FAQ
UV laser file format questions.
What file format do I need for UV laser engraving?
It depends on your laser, controller, software, material, and process. 3DConversions provides OBJ mesh plus DXF, CAD, and CBF point-cloud exports after approval.
Does 3DConversions create OBJ files?
Yes. After approval, you can download the OBJ mesh plus point-cloud exports.
Can I upload a JPG and get UV laser files?
Yes. Upload a JPG, PNG, or WEBP, review the generated 3D depth mesh, then approve to unlock final outputs.
Is a depth map the same as a point cloud?
No. A depth map and point cloud represent depth differently. Your machine workflow determines which representation is useful.
Does this replace LightBurn, EZCAD, or vendor software?
No. 3DConversions prepares photo-derived 3D outputs. Machine software import, conversion, power, focus, and calibration stay in your workflow.
What does approval cost?
Each approved file uses 5 credits. Free signup includes 25 credits, and 1 credit = $1 USD.
Stop guessing file formats
Upload the photo before the format debate eats the order.
Start free with 25 credits, preview the generated 3D depth, then unlock OBJ plus DXF, CAD, and CBF exports after approval.
25 free credits included, enough for 5 approved files.
OBJ mesh
DXF, CAD, and CBF exports
5-credit unlock