# How to add text labels to your cutter STL using 3D builder **URL:** \ **Category:** Cookiecad\ **Created:** [July 15, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206 "2021-07-15T21:25:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 17\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![CookiecadNathan](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/cookiecadnathan/32/145_2.png) [@CookiecadNathan](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/CookiecadNathan)\ **Post date:** [July 15, 2021, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/1 "2021-07-15T21:25:23Z")
Adding text to your cutter is an open feature request but until we add it to Cookiecad here is a way you can do it using the free 3D builder tool that comes with windows. 1. Import your STL to 3D Builder 2. Click “Edit” then “Emboss” ![image](https://community.cookiecad.com/uploads/default/original/1X/b0c96ca3e38e4ea16592c5807d927124e60455e5.jpeg) 3. For the pattern choose “text”. Turn off Bevel. Click on the spot where you want your text to go and type your text in the box. Then click the “Emboss” checkbox. ![image](https://community.cookiecad.com/uploads/default/original/1X/58d26cdb2849b0ddbaa1342c18ed607b29e9c09d.jpeg) 4. Save your file and you’re done! ![image](https://community.cookiecad.com/uploads/default/original/1X/977b00db0cf25086f79dc4050e427804f1691aec.png) You can add text to the sidewall also and it will wrap around the edge: ![image](https://community.cookiecad.com/uploads/default/original/1X/9570d0c7f38d14e72897a45091852c8b3a95eba8.png) ---
**Author:** ![pegredman](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/pegredman/32/34_2.png) [@pegredman](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/pegredman)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 2:47pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/2 "2021-07-16T14:47:52Z")
This works well! I’ve been having trouble with Tinkercad lately and Nathan showed me the 3d builder. Very easy! Prints great! ---
**Author:** ![kristi.bundick](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/kristi.bundick/32/36_2.png) [@kristi.bundick](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/kristi.bundick)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2021, 3:00pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/3 "2021-07-16T15:00:09Z")
![Screenshot (134)](https://community.cookiecad.com/uploads/default/original/1X/eda799083b5a7d4d86d32e0b8b2d8364960024d6.jpeg) Thanks for suggesting this. As you can see I was able to put it on the handle and rotate the text so it will not interfere with the blade. ---
**Author:** ![lrak](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/lrak/32/182_2.png) [@lrak](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/lrak)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2021, 3:49am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/4 "2021-07-24T03:49:31Z")
This works great, Thanks! I just need to figure out how to put the bar across the middle ---
**Author:** ![CookiecadNathan](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/cookiecadnathan/32/145_2.png) [@CookiecadNathan](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/CookiecadNathan)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2021, 3:17am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/5 "2021-07-25T03:17:15Z")
That you do in Cookiecad - click center bar. ---
**Author:** ![lrak](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/lrak/32/182_2.png) [@lrak](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/lrak)\ **Post date:** [July 25, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/6 "2021-07-25T15:22:14Z")
I eventually figured it out, Thanks! ---
**Author:** ![donnacjams](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/donnacjams/32/310_2.png) [@donnacjams](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/donnacjams)\ **Post date:** [August 23, 2021, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/7 "2021-08-23T15:32:37Z")
Does anyone have an alternative for someone who is using a Mac? ---
**Author:** ![symbolism.uk](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/symbolism.uk/32/339_2.png) [@symbolism.uk](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/symbolism.uk)\ **Post date:** [September 2, 2021, 10:49pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/8 "2021-09-02T22:49:26Z")
In the example shown wont the test need to be inverted? ---
**Author:** ![rdcicero](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/rdcicero/32/347_2.png) [@rdcicero](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/rdcicero)\ **Post date:** [September 8, 2021, 1:20am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/9 "2021-09-08T01:20:23Z")
can you do this on a Mac? If so, what software ---
**Author:** ![LindsayJo](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/lindsayjo/32/641_2.png) [@LindsayJo](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/LindsayJo)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 12:33am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/10 "2021-12-31T00:33:48Z")
Did you happen to find something good to use on a Mac? Just started making my own cutters and some of my designs definitely need to be labeled! 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![LindsayJo](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/lindsayjo/32/641_2.png) [@LindsayJo](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/LindsayJo)\ **Post date:** [December 31, 2021, 2:38pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/11 "2021-12-31T14:38:16Z")
Has anyone found a good option for a Mac since 3d Builder is only for windows? I have been trying to figure it out on Blender and a couple of others but I can’t seem to figure it out, it’s so complicated! ---
**Author:** ![xovictoriasmithox](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/xovictoriasmithox/32/882_2.png) [@xovictoriasmithox](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/xovictoriasmithox)\ **Post date:** [March 19, 2022, 5:24pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/12 "2022-03-19T17:24:09Z")
Thank you So much for this!! ---
**Author:** ![sheila.vannorman](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/sheila.vannorman/32/655_2.png) [@sheila.vannorman](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/sheila.vannorman)\ **Post date:** [April 27, 2022, 5:28pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/13 "2022-04-27T17:28:30Z")
Can you suggest a setting for the depth of the text label? I assume it is the “x” cordinate. My text is very shallow on the side of cookie cutter. Thank you. ---
**Author:** ![gigispatisserie0](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/gigispatisserie0/32/40_2.png) [@gigispatisserie0](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/gigispatisserie0)\ **Post date:** [May 17, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/14 "2022-05-17T16:28:34Z")
I use my Windows Parallel program to run 3d builder and it works perfect. ---
**Author:** ![NApter](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/napter/32/1936_2.png) [@NApter](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/NApter)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2022, 4:26am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/15 "2022-09-13T04:26:26Z")
Hey all! We’re working on a new program to do text and many other things! You can’t put text on the cutter wall yet but you can add text to a bar. Here is a tutorial: [https://scribehow.com/shared/CADit\_\_Cookiecad\_Designer\_\_How\_to\_add\_text\_to\_a\_bar\_\_fKJTOf-5QZKujNHWasopLw](https://scribehow.com/shared/CADit __Cookiecad_Designer__ How_to_add_text_to_a_bar__fKJTOf-5QZKujNHWasopLw) If you are interested in playing with it please join the Cookiecad discord (link at the top of the page) and I’ll be happy to walk you through it! ---
**Author:** ![thrivinArtist1](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/thrivinartist1/32/907_2.png) [@thrivinArtist1](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/thrivinArtist1)\ **Post date:** [December 30, 2022, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/16 "2022-12-30T17:43:15Z")
I want to keep the same size when importing to the 3D builder. Once saved, and importing the file to PrusaSlicer application, it changes the size. How do we prevent this from happening? ---
**Author:** ![NApter](https://community.cookiecad.com/user_avatar/community.cookiecad.com/napter/32/1936_2.png) [@NApter](https://community.cookiecad.com/u/NApter)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:39am UTC](https://community.cookiecad.com/t/how-to-add-text-labels-to-your-cutter-stl-using-3d-builder/206/17 "2023-01-07T07:39:43Z")
It shouldn’t change the size. What is the size before and after? Can you show some screenshots of what you are experiencing?