---
title: "Export volume as a triangle mesh file."
method: GET
path: "http://localhost:8000/{project_id}/volumes/{volume_id}/export\\.{extension}"
tags: ["volumes"]
---

# Export volume as a triangle mesh file.

`GET http://localhost:8000/{project_id}/volumes/{volume_id}/export\.{extension}`

Export volume as a triangle mesh file.

The extension of the endpoint and `ACCEPT` header media type are both used
to determine the format of the export.

Supported formats by extension and media type:
##### STL
- `model/stl`, `model/x.stl-ascii`: ASCII STL

## Path parameters

- `project_id` string, required
- `volume_id` string, required
- `extension` string, required

## Response `200`

OK

---

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