how to convert jpeg files into STL

[umer-tanveer 0]

HI everyone ..

I am very new to 3d printing .. just received my first ultimaker 2 on Wednesday. I want to print a face image on a mobile casing .. how can i convert jpg file into STL?

 

[Dim3nsioneer 558]

Just load it in Cura... ;-)

[gr5 2,265]

Printing a flat lithopane is trivial as dimensioneer says - just load it. But if you want a curved surface it's more complicated. Here is one way to do it (second post):

http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/7779-printing-from-pictures/

 

[loskiorama 0]

As far as I know the easiest and fastest way to do this is using www.selva3d.com

It does just that. Super straightforward tool. I love it