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3D-Tool
Weinheim, Germany
What it is
3D-Tool is a Windows CAD viewer and converter for opening, inspecting, measuring, analyzing, and converting 3D models and 2D drawings without a separate CAD system. The viewer reads more than 30 3D formats and supports DXF, DWG, and HPGL drawings, though available formats depend on the license edition. Measurement tools handle distances, angles, radii, wall thicknesses, and clearances, and calculate centers of mass, surface areas, contour lengths, and minimum bounding boxes. Analysis covers tooling, wall thickness, collisions, and model comparison, with results shown as heatmaps on the model. Users can export models as executable EXE files or 3D-PDF; Premium also converts models to 3D-HTML pages and supports native CAD interfaces. The Free Viewer opens DDD, STL, and 3MF files, has no time limit or registration requirement, and is permitted for commercial use, but cannot export CAD files. Paid single-user licenses are one-time purchases: Basic is €200, paid once, Advanced is €400, paid once, and Premium is €800, paid once, plus VAT. A 14-day trial unlocks all functions and import formats.
For and against
For
- Reads more than 30 3D formats
- Measures dimensions and calculates model properties
- Analysis results appear as model heatmaps
- Free Viewer has no time limit or registration
- 14-day trial unlocks all functions and formats
Against
- Available formats depend on license edition
- Free Viewer cannot export CAD files
- Native CAD converter requires Premium
- Premium interfaces and converter require 64-bit Windows 10 or later
The verdict
3D-Tool pairs model inspection and measurement with analysis and export options, with capabilities varying by license. The Free Viewer is limited to three listed file types and cannot export CAD files; paid licenses are one-time purchases plus VAT.
Who it suits
3D-Tool is aimed at business teams in areas such as engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, and technical documentation. Its Free Viewer suits users who only need to open DDD, STL, or 3MF files.
Plans and prices
Free Viewer
DDD/EXE, STL and 3MF viewing · limited features · no CAD export
Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
Basic
basic 3D and 2D interfaces · viewer analysis tools
Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
Advanced
basic interfaces plus STEP, IGES, VDA, SAT and Parasolid
Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
Premium
native CAD interfaces · 3D-NativeCAD Converter · all viewer tools
Read 15 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
3D-Tool Free Viewer
Opens DDD, STL and 3MF · Windows · cannot export CAD files
Read 4 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
3D-Tool Basic
Basic 3D visualization formats · Basic 2D formats
Read 4 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
3D-Tool Advanced
Basic 3D and 2D formats · Advanced 3D interfaces
Read 4 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
3D-Tool Premium
All listed interfaces · 3D-NativeCAD Converter
Read 4 Oct 2026 · 3d-tool.com
On the record
- Analysis
- Analysis tools include tooling, wall thickness, collision and model comparison, with results displayed on the model as heatmaps.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- API and SDK
- The EULA prohibits controlling, embedding or integrating the software into other software; no public API or SDK is documented.3d-tool.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Batch automation
- Documented command-line batch mode publishes EXE, DDD and 3D PDF files and saves images, reports and other formats.help.3d-tool.de · read 15 Oct 2026
- CAD integrations
- Premium supports native CAD interfaces including CATIA, Siemens NX, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Creo, Inventor, Navisworks and Rhino.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Capterra listing
- Capterra lists the product as an on-premise CAD viewer with annotations, angle measurement and model combining, plus free and trial versions.capterra.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Collaboration and exports
- Users can export models as executable EXE files or 3D-PDF, and Premium can convert models to 3D-HTML pages.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Collision analysis
- Version 17 added collision analysis for part collisions and insufficient clearances.3d-tool.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Company
- The legal maker is 3D-Tool GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Weinheim, Germany, with Ingo Wulf listed as managing director.3d-tool.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Converter limit
- The 3D-NativeCAD Converter is available only with a Premium license.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Documentation
- The online Version 17 help contains sections for licensing, hardware, file formats, controls, publishing, 3D mode, 2D mode and options.help.3d-tool.de · read 15 Oct 2026
- Free edition limit
- The Free Viewer opens DDD, STL and 3MF files and is free for commercial use, with no time limit or registration requirement.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- GetApp listing
- GetApp describes a universal CAD viewer and Native CAD Converter with reporting, BOM, import/export and 3D-printing related features.getapp.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Hardware requirements
- The vendor specifies at least 4 GB RAM and 1920×1080 resolution, recommending 8 GB for Advanced and 16 GB for Premium.3d-tool.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Independent history
- Sensors & Systems reported that development was led by owner and engineer Ingo Wulf, with in-house support and a 14-day trial.sensorsandsystems.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The product is positioned for business teams including toolmaking, manufacturing, quality assurance, purchasing, engineering and technical documentation.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
- Known format limits
- The specifications note unsupported AEC objects, no textures or transparent colors, and format-specific limitations that can cause partial imports.downloads.3d-tool.de · read 15 Oct 2026
- Licence
- 3D-Tool, NativeCAD Converter and FreeViewer are proprietary executable software with perpetual, non-exclusive licences.3d-tool.com · read 15 Oct 2026
- License terms
- The listed licenses are one-time purchases without recurring maintenance costs; service updates within the purchased major version are free.3d-tool.com · read 4 Oct 2026
