Convert STEP to IGES

What is STEP file?

The STEP (.STP) file format is a widely-adopted 3D model standard used by major CAD programs and software packages, such as SOLIDWORKS, and the Autodesk® Inventor® suite. It is designed to accurately represent precise three-dimensional shapes of physical objects, which makes it an ideal format for the transfer and storage of designs between CAD applications and engineering systems. [ ⏩ ] STEP file extension

What is IGES file?

The IGES (.igs) file extension is a CAD file used for parametric, interoperable 3D modeling and data exchange. It stands for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification and was developed by the United States Air Force to define a common format that can be imported and exported into major CAD systems, including Autodesk AutoCAD, Solidworks, Creo, and Catia. [ ⏩ ] IGES file extension

How to convert the file from STEP to IGES?

To successfully convert the STEP file to IGES, you should install one of the applications from the list. After installing the software, open the program and select the file you want to convert (file-name.STEP). The next step is to select the target format from the list, in this case IGES (usually converters allow you to convert to several different formats, so check out their features - maybe one of the available formats will suit you more than IGES).

What is a file conversion?

A data conversion is normally an automated process to some extent. The effect of the operation of one program is automatically the input product of another application. If that does not happen we need to help the process a little bit and convert the file on our own, e.g. STEP to IGES. To obtain a matched structure of the data, it is necessary to use an appropriate converter.

Program for converting STEP files to IGES files is a kind of a "binary code translator" compensating for the differences in the code or translating it in such a way so that another application could use it. For us, as users, the visible change will be only another file extension. (After converting the file, it will be the extension IGES, while before this step we had the STEP file). For the programs, the difference is on a much higher level – either the application will be able to open a new IGES file, or not.

Other STEP and IGES file conversions