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title: "Discussion on \"OBJ to STL: Keep a Geometry-Only Mesh for Slicing, Leave Appearance Behind\" | Hashnode"
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# [OBJ to STL: Keep a Geometry-Only Mesh for Slicing, Leave Appearance Behind](https://jeremyxiao3d.hashnode.dev/obj-to-stl-keep-a-geometry-only-mesh-for-slicing-leave-appearance-behind?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

An OBJ package can include an MTL file and texture images. STL cannot. This route writes a geometry-only STL in the browser, then reopens and checks it before download. It does not repair the mesh. A

2d ago · 3 min read · jeremyxiao3d.hashnode.dev  
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