
How to Make a Photo Lithophane: The Complete 2026 Guide
Choose the right photo, pick a shape, dial in thickness and slicer settings, and print lithophanes that actually look great.
Deep dives into vector workflows, file formats, and printing techniques.
Written by designers, for designers.

Choose the right photo, pick a shape, dial in thickness and slicer settings, and print lithophanes that actually look great.
Learn how to turn a single height or diffuse texture into normal, displacement, AO and specular maps using the Vextrude Normal Map Generator.
Learn about the PLY file format, its use in 3D scanning and point clouds, and how it differs from STL and OBJ.
Which 3D file format is best for printing? We compare STL, OBJ, and 3MF to help you get the perfect print.
Why won't my SVG extrude? Learn how to fix open paths, self-intersections, and other common vector errors.
Confused by GLB and glTF? We explain the difference between the binary and JSON formats and why GLB is best for the web.

Learn why Three.js needs special font files and how to create them instantly using the new Vextrude Font Converter.

A step-by-step guide to creating stunning 3D text using Vextrude. Learn about extrusion, materials, and exporting.

Discover 5 unique ways to use 3D typography for branding, social media, game design, and more.

A deep dive into rendering Arabic/Urdu 3D text correctly and using custom TTF/OTF fonts in the browser.

A step-by-step guide to turning your 2D logos into 3D printable models using Vextrude's instant converter.

Stop searching. We've curated the best websites to download high-quality, clean SVG files for your next project.

Learn how to embed interactive 3D logos on your website using GLB files, Three.js, and React Three Fiber.

Why does my 3D model look broken? Learn how to clean up your SVG paths and remove overlaps.
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