Both STL and DAE are used for CAD modelling purposes, so it is likely that some programs like the CopperCube can convert between each other.
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Conversion of stl file format to dae file format beta
Search for stl to dae converter or software able to handle these file types.
Found 2 different conversion types using the same filename extensions.
Conversion stl to dae type 1:
Convert from Stereolithography CAD file to Collada 3D digital asset exchange data.
Microsoft Windows software 
- convert stl to dae on Windows
AccuTrans 3D
AccuTrans 3D provides accurate translation of 3D geometry between the file formats used by many popular modeling programs. Positional and rotational information for the 3D meshes is maintained.
File extension | File type (from-> to) | Convert | Open | Save | Edit | Create | Import | Export | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Convert from stl file | Stereolithography CAD file | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
to dae file | Collada 3D digital asset exchange data | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No |
The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned stl to dae. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.
AnyCAD Exchange3D
A free 3D model converter utility, Exchange3D supports to many popular 3D file formats, and you can use it to convert models to other formats, such as iges, step, stl, fbx, dae, 3ds, md2, mdl, obj and more.
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC
A software suite used for 3D CAD/DCC + Animation/Model/NURBS/Skinning translation, optimization and viewing.
Autoconverter
A dedicated CAD converter for Windows, Autoconverter supports transformation of several 3D formats between different formats.
modo
modo is 3D modeling, painting and rendering tool. modo is a true end-to-end solution that includes true 3D sculpting tools, animation and network rendering.
Apple macOS / Mac OS X software 
- convert stl to dae on OS X
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac
Afanche 3D Viewer provide 3D visualization for many popular 3D formats including STL, 3DS, IGES (.igs/.iges), STEP (.stp/.step), X-T/X-B(Parasolid), VRML, DAE (Collada), DXF (Autodesk), SKP (SketchUp), Blend (Blender), SHP (ESRI), OBJ, TER, SMD, Q3D, Q3S, MDL, MD2, MD3, MD5Mesh, CSM, ASE, B3D, OFF, AC, MS3D, PLY, NFF, RAW, ASC, CSV, PCD, NAS, MESH, UNV, APT, G-Code (CNC), etc.
Multiplatform software 
- convert stl to dae on any platform
FreeCAD
FreeCAD is open source multiplatform 3D CAD/MCAD/CAx/CAE/PLM modeler used to design mechanical engineering projects.
Meshlab
MeshLab is an open source, portable, and extensible system for the processing and editing of unstructured 3D triangular meshes. The system is aimed to help the processing of the typical not-so-small unstructured models arising in 3D scanning, providing a set of tools for editing, cleaning, healing, inspecting, rendering and converting this kind of meshes.
On-line services software 
- convert stl to dae on web
Clara.io
Clara.io is a full-featured cloud-based 3D modeling, animation and rendering software tool that runs in your web browser. With Clara.io you can make complex 3D models, create beautiful photorealistic renderings, and share them without installing any software programs
Online CAD converter
Online CAD converter is a commercial online (web) converter that can be used to convert various CAD/3D modeling formats.
Online 3D Model Converter
A free tool used to convert 3D models from one file format to another, Online 3D Model Converter supports many formats.
Babel3D
Babel3D is used to convert 3D files to 3D PDF, 3DS, COLLADA (DAE), OBJ, JT & STL. A translate only plan can be purchased for 14$ per month.
Conversion stl to dae type 2:
Convert from Adobe Fireworks style library file to Collada 3D digital asset exchange data.
Microsoft Windows software - convert stl to dae on Windows
Metasequoia
Metasequoia is an easy to use polygon modeler for 3DCG and game development.
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