# Import Feature

**URL:** https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-feature/822
**Category:** Modeling Questions
**Created:** [March 8, 2017, 3:29am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-feature/822 "2017-03-08T03:29:15Z")
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### Author: ![Gabor\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/gabor_shapr3d/32/235_2.png) [@Gabor\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Gabor_Shapr3D)
#### Post date: [March 9, 2017, 9:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/import-feature/822/11 "2017-03-09T09:41:06Z")

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We wrote a post on this topic last year:

[http://blog.shapr3d.com/export-import-formats-supported-by-shapr3d/](http://blog.shapr3d.com/export-import-formats-supported-by-shapr3d/)

It was also discussed on the forum:

> [@Explanation of export/import formats supported by Shapr3D](http://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/explanation-of-export-import-formats-supported-by-shapr3d/279):
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> Export: Medium quality [STL:](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format)) STL is a mesh format, which means that it contains triangles, and nothing else (in case of Shapr, otherwise you could store color and lighting information in this format). This format is intended to be used for 3D printing at home with your filament based printer. This is why we are giving this for free: we are 3D printing enthusiasts, and we believe that Shapr will be one of the easiest and most affordable tools for hobbyists. High quality [STL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format)): Format is the same…

If you feel that anything is missing from these, just let me know and I’ll extend the posts with extra info.

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