Many people convert STL files to G-code and then delete the STL file. In any case, you’ll never be able to get a perfect STL by converting from G-code. In most cases, the only reason you’d have to would be that you either lost the original STL file, deleted it to save space, or downloaded someone else’s project off the Internet.
It’s very rare to have to convert the other way around. Most slicers function to convert STL files to G-code. However, if you have to, this article will help. This means it’s always better to simply save your STL files so you don’t have to convert back from G-code. You’ll have to manually remove information like supports, temperature settings, etc.
While you can convert G-code to STL, it’s error-prone. However, with the right tooling, you can do the job. If so, there are only a few options you can try and none of them are very simple. If you find yourself with G-code for a file that no longer exists and you want to make changes – or use it with a different slicer, you may want to convert it back. If you normally delete your STL files after converting to G-code, you might eventually find yourself needing the STL again.
