If you are looking to repair STL files, cut large models, or prepare parts for 3D printing without a subscription, here is everything you need to know about the current state of free Netfabb tools. 1. The Official Route: Autodesk Netfabb Free Trial

In 2015, Autodesk—the giant behind AutoCAD and Fusion 360—bought netfabb. The community held its breath. Autodesk promised to keep a free version alive. And for a while, they did, rebranding it as . It lived on as a standalone download, still powerful, still grey.