papercraft
A tool to unwrap 3D models into printable 2D layouts for creating physical papercraft models.
What is papercraft?
Papercraft is a specialized desktop application that converts 3D models (OBJ, STL, Pepakura PDO) into 2D printable documents for creating physical paper models. It focuses exclusively on the unwrapping process, generating layouts with pieces, flaps, and fold lines that users can cut, fold, and glue. The tool provides interactive editing to join, split, and arrange pieces, along with customizable output for printing or digital fabrication.
Hobbyists, educators, and designers who create physical paper models from 3D digital assets, such as low-poly art, architectural models, or craft projects. It is also suitable for users of 3D modeling software like Blender who need a dedicated tool for preparing models for papercraft construction.
Developers choose Papercraft for its focused, user-controlled unwrapping workflow, which avoids the complexity of full 3D modeling suites. Its support for multiple export formats (PDF, PNG, SVG, Inkscape SVG) and extensive customization of document properties (scale, flap style, fold lines) provides flexibility not found in general-purpose 3D tools.
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Papercraft is a tool to unwrap 3D models.
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