How to Scale an Anime STL From Full-Size Export to Tabletop Mini
Anime STLs frequently export at real character height — our files intentionally ship at ~1.9 m so every target size is a clean percentage. Scary in the slicer preview, trivial to fix.
The two-number method
scale % = target height ÷ current height × 100. A 1898 mm Luffy to 33 mm eye height: 33 ÷ 1898 × 100 ≈ 1.7 %. Every product page in our catalog lists exact model dimensions so you skip the measuring step.
In Bambu Studio / Orca
Select → press S → type the percentage (lock closed so all axes follow), or type target millimeters into Z. Video demo:
In Lychee (resin)
Resize panel on the right — type millimeters directly. Scale before generating supports, and use the bounding-box readout to sanity-check: a 32 mm mini should read ~35-40 mm total with hair.
In Cura
Scale tool, keep Uniform Scaling ticked, enter the percentage. If a model imports microscopic it is an inch/mm units issue — scale by 2540 % or re-import.
The anime-specific trick: scale to the eyes
Spiky hair lies. Scale to total height and Luffy's hat or Zoro's bandana makes the character shrink relative to the party. Set eye height to 32-35 mm and let hair add whatever it adds. For groups, scale the tallest human first, then apply that same percentage to the whole crew — the Straw Hat bundle keeps its internal proportions that way.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my anime STL huge in the slicer?
Many anime sculpts export at real character height (1800-1900 mm) so scaling stays a clean percentage. Type the target size in your slicer's scale tool — about 1.7 % for a 32 mm mini.
How do I scale multiple figures consistently?
Scale the tallest standard-proportioned human to your target eye height, note the percentage, and apply that exact percentage to every other figure in the set.
Do I scale before or after supports?
Before, always. Support tips sized for the original scale become uselessly thick or thin after rescaling.