Yes. One of the main reasons to convert to STL is that STL files can be freely modified using any 3D modeling software, unlike the signed SDFA format.
It strips away textures, colors, and complex internal metadata, leaving a raw 3D mesh perfect for manufacturing. Sdfa File To Stl
If you received an SDFA file from a client or lab and do not own the original scanning software, you will need a specialized converter. and complex internal metadata