Image to LEGO
Photo to LEGO STL converter
Turn any image into a 3D-printable LEGO-style STL model. Pick a baseplate or a brick, set the size in mm, and print it. A free desktop app for macOS and Windows.
The app is not commercially code-signed, so the first launch needs one extra step. On a Mac, right-click the app and choose Open. On Windows, click More info, then Run anyway.
Making a LEGO-style model of a photo usually means placing every brick and every stud by hand in 3D software.
What it does
Any image in
Choose a photo or picture from your computer and convert it in one go.
Baseplate or brick
Make a flat LEGO-style baseplate mosaic, or a brick.
Your size in mm
Set the height, width and thickness of the model before you export.
Studs on or off
Keep the LEGO studs on top, or leave them off for a flat surface.
Keychain ring
Add a ring so the print can hang on your keys or a bag.
STL ready to print
Exports an STL file that opens in any slicer for your 3D printer.
Overview
- Platform
- macOS and Windows
- Price
- Free and open source (MIT licence)
- Works with
- macOS on Apple silicon (.dmg)
- Windows (.exe installer)
- Any 3D printer slicer that opens STL files
Independent project. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the LEGO Group. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group.
Questions
How do I turn a photo into a LEGO model?
Open Image to LEGO, choose your image, pick a baseplate or a brick and the size in mm, then save the STL file and print it on any 3D printer.
Is it free?
Yes. It is a free, open source desktop app for macOS and Windows.
Why does my computer warn me when I open it?
The app is not commercially code-signed. On a Mac, right-click it and choose Open once. On Windows, click More info, then Run anyway. You can read the full source code on GitHub.
Technical details for developers
Stack, architecture and how it is built.
Stack
Build from source
The full code and build steps are in the GitHub repo.
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