Each patron receives their own uniquely traceable copy. If your model shows up somewhere it shouldn't, STLTracer automatically identifies who leaked the file.
Three steps, set up once, runs automatically for every patron.
Connect your Patreon and upload your model. STLTracer stores the original securely and it's never delivered directly to anyone.
When a patron clicks your link and authenticates with Patreon, they receive a uniquely tagged version, different from every other patron's copy.
Found a file circulating online? Upload it to STLTracer. The system cross-references it against your download records and identifies who leaked the file.
Everything in the background. Your patrons never know it's there.
The files look and print exactly as expected. No visible markings, no change in quality, no extra steps for your audience.
STL, 3MF, or ZIP bundles with multiple files, all traced individually and automatically, with no manual work needed.
Connect your Patreon once. Access control by tier, automatic delivery, no extra login for your patrons.
Every download logged with name, email, and Patreon ID. A clear record to support any action you decide to take.
Release a new version without changing the download link. Patrons automatically get the updated file next time they download.
You get an email if a patron downloads the same model an unusual number of times, so you can act before a leak spreads.
21-day free trial on all paid plans. No credit card required.
No. STLTracer is not DRM. Files print exactly the same, same quality, same format, no quality loss. The watermark is invisible to the eye and to the printer. Your patrons see and print files identical to what you upload.
Nothing. Your patrons log in with Patreon (same account they already use), click the link in your post, download. No new app, no new password, no plugin. Zero friction added.
Cancel anytime, no fees, no questions. Your account downgrades to the Free plan at the end of the billing cycle. Your existing files stay accessible, you keep the leak-detection history. If you re-subscribe later, everything is right where you left it.
Upload the leaked file, result in under 30 seconds. The system matches the watermark against your patron database and returns the exact name + email + download date of the patron who shared it.
I started STLTracer after a designer friend lost around $300/mo Patreon revenue to one specific leaker she could never identify. Patreon support: "nothing we can do." That was the kick.
Sole founder, sole developer. Every email goes directly to me. Reply if you have questions, want to chat, or want to share honest feedback about the product.
[email protected] →Free trial included. No credit card required to get started.
