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  1. 1Model
  2. 2Setup
  3. 3Design
  4. 4Download

Make your first print

A painted 3MF. Your slicer opens it with the colors already on it.

About 10 minutes · 8 steps

  1. ModelChoose a model

    On Convert, click a model in the library. Then press Use this model.

    Have your own model? Drop the file on Add your 3D model instead.

    Why

    Every print is an image on one flat face of a model. Filafy picks the face for you.

    On Convert, click a model in the library. Then press Use this model.1
    On Convert, click a model in the library. Then press Use this model.1

  2. SetupCheck the size

    Type the width and height under Size.

    On a rectangle, Round corners is under Size. Border and Hanging hole are on Design, and both are optional.

    Why

    A model marked Any size takes any size that fits your printer. A model file keeps its own size.

    Type the width and height under Size.2
    Type the width and height under Size.2

  3. SetupAdd your image

    Drop your image on Add your images. Then press Continue to Design.

    JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC and SVG all work. You can add up to 10 images.

    Drop your image on Add your images. Then press Continue to Design.3
    Drop your image on Add your images. Then press Continue to Design.3

  4. SetupPick your printer and spools

    The first time, pick your printer. Then tap at least two spools that you own.

    Not on the list? Pick Other. Everything still converts and exports.

    Why

    Filafy only uses colors you own, and it never adds one for you. You do this one time.

    The first time, pick your printer. Then tap at least two spools that you own.4
    The first time, pick your printer. Then tap at least two spools that you own.4

  5. DesignPick a style

    Open the Style tab. Pick a style.

    Why

    The preview changes as you choose. Previews are free and never use a credit.

    Normal style sample
    Open the Style tab. Pick a style.5
    Open the Style tab. Pick a style.5

  6. DesignChoose how many colors

    Open Filament & colors. Set Max colors to the most spools you want to load.

    Why

    More colors can match your image more closely. Past a point, Filafy stops adding colors that would not help.

    The preview at 4 colors
    Open Filament & colors. Set Max colors to the most spools you want to load.6
    Open Filament & colors. Set Max colors to the most spools you want to load.6

  7. DesignConvert

    Press Convert.

    Why

    A conversion uses one credit. A failed or canceled one costs nothing. Every conversion is saved to My Projects for 30 days.

    Press Convert.7
    Press Convert.7

  8. DownloadLoad the spools and download

    Load the spools in the order of the Filaments to load list. Then press Download 3MF.

    Do not rename the file. Its filament presets are tied to its exact filename.

    Load the spools in the order of the Filaments to load list. Then press Download 3MF.8

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