Fast STL import function
                    Version 1.0.0.0 (2.16 KB) by  
                  Eric Trautmann
                
                
                  Function to import .stl geometry model files into matlab.
                
                  
              This version is currently ASCII only but future revisions will support binary. This function is based off of Luigi Giaccari's STL importer but uses the textscan function to dramatically increase speed, which makes a significant difference for large files.
Cite As
Eric Trautmann (2025). Fast STL import function (https://au.mathworks.com/matlabcentral/fileexchange/30923-fast-stl-import-function), MATLAB Central File Exchange. Retrieved .
MATLAB Release Compatibility
              Created with
              R2010b
            
            
              Compatible with any release
            
          Platform Compatibility
Windows macOS LinuxCategories
- MATLAB > Data Import and Analysis > Data Import and Export > Standard File Formats > Image Data >
- MATLAB > Data Import and Analysis > Data Import and Export > Standard File Formats > STL (STereoLithography) >
      Find more on Image Data in Help Center and MATLAB Answers
    
  Tags
Acknowledgements
Inspired: DGM's Legacy STL Tools
Community Treasure Hunt
Find the treasures in MATLAB Central and discover how the community can help you!
Start Hunting!Discover Live Editor
Create scripts with code, output, and formatted text in a single executable document.
| Version | Published | Release Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0.0.0 | 
