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Convert STEP to IGES

Convert STEP 3D models to IGES format, edit and optimize 3D models online and free.

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Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (.step)

The STEP file extension, also known as Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (ISO 10303), is widely used in the realm of 3D CAD (Computer-Aided Design) files for facilitating data interoperability between different software systems. Initially developed in the late 1980s, it enables the precise exchange of complex product information, which includes geometry, topology, and material properties, ensuring seamless collaboration in engineering and manufacturing projects. Its standardized format is crucial for integrating diverse CAD tools, thereby enhancing efficiency and reducing errors in the product development lifecycle.

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Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (.iges)

The IGES file extension, short for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification, was developed under the United States Air Force's ICAM (Integrated Computer-Aided Manufacturing) initiative in the late 1970s to enable standardized digital data exchange across diverse CAD systems. Primarily used for 2D and 3D engineering drawings, IGES files store vector-based design data in ASCII format, facilitating interoperability in aerospace, automotive, and defense industries. As an ANSI standard since 1980, IGES became essential for sharing wireframes, surface models, and circuit diagrams, especially in military and manufacturing applications requiring long-term accessibility and system-independent compatibility.

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How to convert STEP to IGES?

  1. Upload STEP File

    Start uploading a STEP 3D model by clicking the Choose File button or drag & dropping your STEP file.

  2. Select STEP Tools

    Use any available convert tools on the preview page, and click Convert.

  3. Download Your IGES

    Wait for the converter to finish and download your IGES 3D model.

Convert STEP to IGES

Frequently Asked Questions

How to change STEP format to IGES?

To change STEP format to IGES, upload your STEP file to proceed to the preview page. Use any available tools if you want to edit and manipulate your STEP file. Click on the convert button and wait for the convert to complete. Download the converted IGES file afterward.

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Convert STEP to IGES on macOS

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your macOS system.

  1. Open macOS Terminal.
  2. Either cd to STEP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your STEP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert STEP_INPUT_FILE --to iges

Convert STEP to IGES on Windows

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Windows system.

  1. Open Command Prompt or Windows PowerShell.
  2. Either cd to STEP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your STEP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert STEP_INPUT_FILE --to iges

Convert STEP to IGES on Linux

Follow steps below if you have installed Vertopal CLI on your Linux system.

  1. Open Linux Terminal.
  2. Either cd to STEP file location or include path to your input file.
  3. Paste and execute the command below, substituting in your STEP_INPUT_FILE name or path. $ vertopal convert STEP_INPUT_FILE --to iges

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