# I want to know how to convert .scs format to .stl format **URL:** \ **Category:** HOOPS Visualize Web\ **Created:** [June 20, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/i-want-to-know-how-to-convert-scs-format-to-stl-format/378 "2021-06-20T12:44:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![1220537688](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/1/bc79bd/32.png) [@1220537688](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/1220537688)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2021, 12:44pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/i-want-to-know-how-to-convert-scs-format-to-stl-format/378/1 "2021-06-20T12:44:42Z")
1、I want to know how to convert .scs format to .stl format. 2、I have never known the composition of the .scs format. Can you answer me about the composition of the .scs? 3、Why can’t I use hoops converter to successfully convert .scs format to .stl format? ---
**Author:** ![Jonathan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex020/user_avatar/forum.techsoft3d.com/jonathan/32/44_2.png) [@Jonathan](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/u/Jonathan)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2021, 10:54pm UTC](https://forum.techsoft3d.com/t/i-want-to-know-how-to-convert-scs-format-to-stl-format/378/2 "2021-06-21T22:54:45Z")
Hello, We do not publish the SCS file format. It is used for streaming data from a server to a client and is mainly used for visualization. converter.exe within the HOOPS Web Platform package can be used to create an STL files from a variety of CAD files. You need to use the --output\_stl command line option: [https://docs.techsoft3d.com/communicator/latest/build/api\_ref/data\_import/converter-command-line-options.html](https://docs.techsoft3d.com/communicator/latest/build/api_ref/data_import/converter-command-line-options.html) A common workflow would be to generate both an SCS and STL file at the same time. Does this help? Let us know if you have any other questions. Jonathan