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Your 3D model library, organised.

Import creator packs and existing folders, or save models directly from repositories with their files, images, and source details kept together.

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Desktop and server builds include a 7-day trial; MeshVault Mobile is free.

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MeshVault Windows library showing model tiles and metadata
Folder navigation, model tiles, metadata, and preview actions in one local library.

Quick-start guide

Install it, connect the browser, and add your first models.

This walkthrough covers installing MeshVault, adding MeshVault Connect, importing from MakerWorld and Dropbox, and bringing an existing model in manually.

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MeshVault Quick Start
From a fresh install to repository, Dropbox, and manual imports.

How it works

Import a creator pack. Capture a repository download. Keep both organised.

Bring existing folders and archives into MeshVault in bulk, or use MeshVault Connect to save individual models with their source links, creator details, descriptions, tags, and images attached. Both end up in the same searchable local library.

Browser to library

Save all the details with the model.

MeshVault Connect is the workflow that makes the whole system feel different. Capture the title, author, source URL, tags, description, and gallery images from supported model sites, then see the model appear in the Windows vault with context already attached.

  • Designed for model browsing sessions, not manual spreadsheet-style cataloguing
  • Works with MeshVault open or running in the tray
See how MeshVault Connect works
Supported model sites:
Printables
Thingiverse
MakerWorld
Creality Cloud
Cults3D
Thangs
GrabCAD
CGTrader
MyMiniFactory
Makerables
Tinkercad
MeshVault Connect Demo
Downloading a model from Printables into MeshVault with the browser extension.

Import and image generation

Drop in old files and make them look like a library.

Manual imports still matter. MeshVault can index loose files, folders, and archive packages across the supported library formats. For a large existing collection it counts first, lets you choose or exclude folders, then gets models visible before filling in the heavier details in the background.

  • Import single files or folders
  • Reuse matching images already beside a model, or generate thumbnails for supported files
  • Pause, resume, stop, or cancel longer imports
  • Use distinct model colours so generated libraries do not all look identical
Importer Demo
Importing model files into MeshVault and generating thumbnails automatically.

Model viewer

Preview, measure, inspect, and capture renders.

The viewer gives users confidence before they send a file to a slicer. It supports common mesh/CAD formats, G-code layer inspection, measurement with Ctrl+click, build plate reference, and render capture back into the model gallery.

  • Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, STEP/STP, GLB/GLTF, PLY, and G-code
  • Measure in metric or imperial units
  • Capture preview renders as model images
Model Viewer Demo
Previewing a model in MeshVault and capturing the render as an extra image.

Mobile browsing and downloading

Keep phone downloads clean instead of trapped.

MeshVault Mobile is free on Android and iOS. It keeps a structured model folder on your phone so downloads can still be browsed, checked, and moved later without relying on cloud sync. The iOS version is currently in beta; optional MeshVault Pro features are available on Android.

  • Browse, search, and preview supported files in the phone-side library
  • Transfer models to connected MeshVault apps and servers
  • Good for users who discover models away from the PC
MeshVault Mobile — Android demo
Browsing and downloading models with MeshVault Mobile on Android.

Phone web server

Serve the phone library on local Wi-Fi.

MeshVault Mobile's local web server lets another device browse and download phone-stored files over the local network. It is a practical bridge for moving models without cloud accounts or extra desktop software.

  • Open the phone-hosted library from a Windows browser
  • Download files from the MeshVault Mobile folder
  • Useful for quick transfers on the same network
MeshVault Mobile Web Server Demo
Browsing the phone-hosted MeshVault library from another device on local Wi-Fi.

Downloads and platforms

Other downloads.

Choose another desktop or mobile platform, install Connect, or set up a shared server.

Desktop and server builds include a seven-day trial. MeshVault Mobile is free. A direct licence is $19.99 once.

Other download options
Mobile

Browse and move models from your phone.

MeshVault Mobile is free on Android and iOS. The iOS release is currently in beta.

Android Free on Google Play.
Google Play
iPhone and iPad beta Free through TestFlight.
iOS beta via TestFlight
MeshVault Connect

Send model-site downloads into MeshVault.

Install the extension for your browser, or open the guide for Safari and setup help.

Browser extensions Available for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari on macOS.
Chrome Edge Firefox Safari and guide
Server

Host a shared library.

Run MeshVault on an always-on Windows, Linux, or Docker host for access across your local network.

Windows server Installer or portable zip.
Installer Portable zip
Linux server Debian package or manual tar package.
Linux .deb Linux tar.gz
Docker server Official amd64 image for Docker and compatible NAS hosts.
Docker image

Feature highlights

Useful tools for a growing library.

These are selected highlights for a quick overview. The complete, versioned feature reference covers the desktop apps, Connect, Server, MeshVault Mobile, and every supported file type.

Portable

The database is kept in the library folder so you can use it across multiple installs and still keep your entire library intact.

Preview, measure, and capture

Use the native viewer for common mesh, CAD, and G-code formats, inspect build plates, measure models, and save preview captures back into the gallery. Multi-body 3MF colours and materials are preserved where available.

Multi-plate projects

Move between separate plates in supported 3MF and G-code projects instead of treating a multi-plate job as one undifferentiated model.

Fill in missing images

When an imported model has no useful thumbnail, MeshVault can generate images for supported geometry or use images already embedded in supported packages.

Archive-aware library

Keep downloaded packages intact while still seeing supported contents, previewing single-model archives, and opening other files with their default apps.

Duplicate and cleanup help

Hash checks help catch duplicate imports, missing files are cleaned from the database, and empty folders can be tidied as the library changes.

Collections and folders

Use real folders for the filesystem and virtual collections for project groups, print queues, favourites, or anything that crosses folder boundaries.

Favourites

Mark individual or selected models as favourites and open them from a dedicated quick-access view, including models from a connected server.

Additional watch folders

Index external folders in place without moving their files into the main library. Their thumbnails and local index data stay on that computer.

Smarter browser re-imports

When a MeshVault Connect download already exists, choose whether to update the existing model, keep a new copy, or ask each time.

Local and server libraries together

Connect to a MeshVault Server and browse remote models alongside the local library, with clear remote markers and local slicer hand-off.

Slicer result capture

Track useful output from supported slicers, including print time, filament use, material, layer details, printer settings, and object counts.

See the complete feature list

File support

Indexes 57 file extensions.

MeshVault recognises 49 mesh, CAD, project, and G-code extensions plus eight archive variants. Common preview and thumbnail formats are highlighted below.

stl
Preview Thumbnail
obj
Preview Thumbnail
3mf
Preview Thumbnail
glb
Preview Thumbnail
gltf
Preview Thumbnail
ply
Preview Thumbnail
dae
Preview Thumbnail
fbx
Preview Thumbnail
3ds
Index Only
amf
Index Only
off
Index Only
x3d
Index Only
step
Preview Thumbnail
stp
Preview Thumbnail
iges
Index Only
igs
Index Only
f3d
Index Only
fcstd
Embedded thumbnail
scad
Index Only
dwg
Index Only
dwfx
Index Only
sldprt
Index Only
sldasm
Index Only
catpart
Index Only
catproduct
Index Only
3dm
Index Only
gcode
Preview Thumbnail
gco
Preview Thumbnail
zip
Archive Scan
rar
Archive Scan
7z
Archive Scan
tar
Archive Scan
tgz
Archive Scan

Frequently asked questions

Common questions.

MeshVault is local-first by design. Your models, images, and collections are indexed into a portable SQLite library database (.meshvault/meshvault.db) stored directly inside your library folder. No cloud logins, no mandatory internet connections, and your library can move freely between devices and platforms without losing metadata.

A single direct licence key unlocks supported MeshVault desktop and dedicated server builds. Windows can also use Microsoft Store licensing, while MeshVault Pro purchased on Android can unlock compatible connected apps and servers.

The library is portable because its database stays inside the library folder, so it can move between supported desktop clients on a portable drive. For simultaneous access from multiple computers, use MeshVault Server. File-sync tools may be suitable when only one client uses the library at a time, but concurrent syncing of the SQLite database can cause conflicts.

MeshVault Server is an optional lightweight headless client built for Windows and Linux. It allows you to run your model vault on a dedicated local machine (like a home server, spare PC, or workshop computer). You can then browse the library locally via web browser or connect the desktop clients and browser extension over your local area network (LAN).

Yes. MeshVault Mobile is free on Android and as an iPhone and iPad beta through TestFlight. Both keep an on-device model library for browsing, searching, downloading, and supported previews. Optional MeshVault Pro features are available on Android.

The Mac App Store version runs on Apple silicon and Intel Macs. Separate direct downloads are also available for each architecture. Both options include a seven-day trial.

Get started

Put your model library back in order.

Choose the build for your main device. Connect, MeshVault Mobile, and Server are there when your workflow grows.

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