How to reduce the file size of an STL (using Blender)

In Blender go to file, import, STL. (delete everything else in the scene by selecting and pressing "x") Select the STL and click the blue wrench for "Modifiers". Select, or type in "Decimate". Chose the factor/ratio by which you want to decrease the file size. To export go to File, export STL.

[rubamartz]

I have one question, will decimating would cause Any effect on the rendered object look?

[kenethgalarza]

Muchas gracias por el tutorial, era exactamente lo que estaba buscando

Y fuiste directo al punto sin dar vueltas hablando de otras cosas

[jonkc]

What is the scenario where you would want to reduce the file size?

[DonJuanMair]

Thanks dude! had a file that was 25mb and this worked perfectly!

[moderngiraffe]

It worked and the video was quick and to the point, thank you!

[AIoverlordDave]

Works on OBJ and FBX if your wondering

[kabilananbazhagan]

save me in the last minute!!
thanks dude, thanks for a short and precise video

[TentacleShark]

Worked like a charm! Thank you so much!

[SebastianRamirezH]

Ohh man, thank you so much! Just what I needed

[thesturg]

every time i try this the file is always larger!