3D printing AirPod cases is a fantastic way to make your own protective sleeves and charging docks without overspending on official Apple products.
In this guide, I’ll share my favorite Airpod cases to 3D print – every single one of which is free!
While each of these STL files has its own style already, you can stil customize these 3D printable options and express yourself through your AirPod cases as much as you want.
My Favorite Airpod 3D Prints
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- Functional: Cases with phone stands, pocket clips, keychains, trackers, and charging docks.
- Character Cases: Among Us, Bender, Mike Wazowski, Mandalorian, and Kirby designs.
- Sleek/Simple: Basic protective shells, desktop stands, car mounts, and AirTag holders.
- Innovative: Multifunctional stands, clips for backpacks, and 3-in-1 chargers.
Functional AirPods Case Designs
1. Simple 3D Printed AirPods Case / PhoneStand
- Download: Printables
- Designer: X+N
- Price: Free
If you like to watch videos on your phone, you’ll love this 3D-printed AirPods case with a detachable lid that doubles as a phone stand.
You won’t need any supports for the lid, but the rounded base may require them. These potential supports have not been included with the STL files, so you may need to add those settings yourself.
2. Case With Pocket Clip
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: IANTHEMINIMALIST
- Price: Free
Whether you’ve got small pockets or are just sick of rooting around in your jacket or bag for your AirPods, this handy – and very easy – print is the perfect solution for you. Featuring a sturdy pocket clip, this case attaches to your pants or belt for easy access when on the go.
For ensured sturdiness, you’ll want to print it with at least 90% infill, this will make sure frequent jostling as you walk won’t break the clip.
3. Combo Case and Watch Charging Dock
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: alyyousuf7
- Price: Free
If you own an Apple Watch and want to charge it alongside your AirPods, then look no further. This functional 3D printed AirPod case holder also acts as a charging dock for both your AirPods and your watch.
The STL files include different size options to fit any AirPod case, whether it’s a store-bought one or any of the 3D printed choices on this list.
4. Keychain AirPods Case
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: 1301juan
- Price: Free
Much like the pocket clip, this keychain AirPod case is designed for easy access and keeping safe track of where your AirPods are. It’s a relatively simple case with an added loop that you can easily fit a keychain or small carabiner onto.
This print does require supports to print well, but these have been included in the STL files so you simply need to follow the instructions laid out by the designer.
5. AirPod Tracker Case
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: vertigo235
- Price: Free
For those of you who, like me, regularly lose your AirPods, this 3D printed case is a godsend. It includes a sleeve in the back to fit in an Apple AirTag Tile, so you can easily use the associated app to find the tile – and, therefore, your AirPods – with ease.
The design was made to need neither supports nor rafts, and the infill settings are entirely up to you, so this is a great print for beginners who want a simple but functional 3D printed AirPod case.
Character-Inspired AirPod Cases
6. Among Us 3D Printed Airpods Case
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: tnever
- Price: Free
Among Us fans will probably already have realized that the playable characters are the perfect shape for an AirPod case, which is where this awesome – and not at all sus – little case is a great print for fans of the ever-popular online game.
This print has two versions, horizontal and vertical, so you can choose whichever works according to your taste and printer specs. Beginners will also be happy to know that this print requires nothing by way of specific settings, so you can easily scale it to suit your own AirPod model.
7. Bender AirPods Case
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: dromano
- Price: Free
Futurama’s recent resurgence has made many fans very happy, and what better way to celebrate than by printing an AirPod case with the likeness of everyone’s favorite sassy robot? It even includes a Tile slot to help you keep track of where your AirPods are!
8. Mike Wazowski AirPods Case
- Download: Cults3D
- Designer: STRATHERNJWH
- Price: Free
Pixar fans will be delighted to know that Monsters Inc. star Mike Wazowski is available as an AirPod case too! The feisty, ever-panicking little cyclops is the perfect shape to store your AirPods.
Just be advised that the STL files are only sized for standard AirPod models, so you may need to scale the design in your slicer to suit any larger or smaller models you may own.
9. Mandalorian AirPods Charger
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: Pleov
- Price: Free
Star Wars fans who love The Mandalorian will almost certainly want to 3D print this impressively detailed AirPod case featuring the show’s titular mercenary. Its high resolution makes it one of the most visually impressive AirPod cases on this list, and is a great way to test your printer’s capabilities without printing anything too complicated.
These STL files were remixed to fit the AirPods Pro model, so if you use standard AirPods, then you should instead check out the original design.
10. Kirby 3D Printed AirPods Case Holder
- Download: Cults
- Designer: OCTMUNOZ3D
- Price: Free
Kirby’s inhale pose is so iconic that it remains many Nintendo fans’ favorite Smash Bros. move to date, and its use in his many games has inspired this adorable and hilarious AirPod case holder and charger.
With only 5% infill needed, all you’ll need to do is make sure you have the right color filament (or paint) and you’ll have the little gluttonous ball up and charging your AirPods in no time.
Sleek and Simple 3D Printed AirPods Cases
11. Simple AirPods Case Protector
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: AWillows
- Price: Free
This very simple two-part AirPod case protector is the perfect print for those of you who want to prevent scratches and damage to your case without resorting to overly complex or difficult prints.
Due to its rounded shape, you will need to use both rafts and supports to make sure it prints well, but these have been accounted for in the included STL files.
12. Basic AirPod Desktop Holder
- Download: MyMiniFactory
- Designer: JJB
- Price: Free
This easy print for a desktop AirPod case holder is a great way to make sure your AirPods are never out of sight.
This print is as basic as they come, requiring no extra settings or supports, so you can print it on any 3D printer and without any extensive expertise or experience.
13. Easy AirPod Car Mount
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: Garyf0293
- Price: Free
If you frquently lose your AirPods in your car, then this 3D printed AirPod carry case is not to be overlooked.
The design doesn’t use much filament and can be easily mounted to your car’s dashboard for safe storage while you’re on the go.
14. Easy-to-Print Charging Dock
- Download: Printables
- Designer: nicklas.schoettmer
- Price: Free
This very easy and aesthetically pleasing charging dock is a good print for anyone with gen 1 or 2 AirPods who wants to keep them upright and in view while they charge.
With no rafts or supports, even beginners will have an easy time with this functional yet very easy print.
15. Simple AirTag Mount
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: zeaLOG
- Price: Free
For those of you who want to attach an AirTag to your AirPods but find the designs above to be a little too complex, you can instead 3D print this AirTag holder that fits nicely onto just about any AirPod case.
You will need to use supports but the designer recommends considering brims if you have problems with bed adhesion, which you might want to take into account.
Innovative AirPod Case Designs
16. Multifunctional Apple Stand
- Download: Thingiverse
- Designer: TierryConstantino
- Price: Free
Fans of Apple products will love this stand that’s made to hold and charge AirPods, an iPhone, and an Apple Watch all at once.
The phone holder has been designed to hold any size iPhone, so you won’t need to edit the design at all even if you have a newer model.
17. AirPod and iPhone Multipurpose Holder
- Download: MyMiniFactory
- Designer: Marcus Jimenez
- Price: Free
This deceptively simple design is perfect for those of you who want to make sure your iPhone and AirPods are in the same place at all times. Acting as a phone stand, it also includes a slot for a standard-sized AirPod case so you never have one without the other.
Be advised that it is designed for an iPhone 7, so you may need to use your slicer software to reshape it to suit your own iPhone’s size. You may also need to do the same for the AirPod case holder if you’ve decided to print any of the cases or protectors in this list, as they’ll add a layer of thickness.
18. 3-in-1 Charging Dock
- Download: Printables
- Designer: ShlimDogMillionaire
- Price: Free
If you own a Yootech wireless charger, then you’ll want to check out this slick design which also acts as a multifunctional Apple device holder. It’s designed to keep all your modern Apple devices in one place and charging and is perfect for your desktop or nightstand.
It is designed for phones less than 80mm in width, so you may need to make some adjustments if you have a different-sized phone.
19. 3D Printed AirPods Case Clip for Backpacks
- Download: Printables
- Designer: tonitom
- Price: Free
If the pocket clip doesn’t work for you, or you’re worried that attaching your AirPods to your person just isn’t secure enough, then this 3D printed AirPod case clip is an innovative yet simple design to keep your AirPods safe and securely held onto your backpack.
It’s a two-piece print that can be done on any printer without supports, but you may need to alter the size in your modeling software to suit whichever kind of case you use.
