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STP Converter

The neutral CAD exchange format every mechanical tool reads. Convert STP files into other formats, or write STP files from any supported input, all inside your browser.

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What is STP?

STEP (ISO 10303, usually AP203 or AP214) describes precise boundary representation solids, which is why it moves parts between SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor and Onshape without losing accuracy. Files are plain text and can be inspected in any editor.

Typical uses

  • CAD data exchange
  • Manufacturing handoff
  • Long term archival of parts

Supported by

  • SolidWorks
  • CATIA
  • Inventor
  • Onshape
  • FreeCAD
  • Fusion 360

Format details

Extensions
.stp, .step
Full name
STEP - ISO 10303
Category
CAD / solid modelling
Encoding
Plain text
MIME type
model/step
Direction
read and write

Questions

What is a .stp file?

STEP (ISO 10303, usually AP203 or AP214) describes precise boundary representation solids, which is why it moves parts between SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor and Onshape without losing accuracy. Files are plain text and can be inspected in any editor.

Which applications use STP?

SolidWorks, CATIA, Inventor, Onshape, FreeCAD, Fusion 360 all work with .stp files.

Are there limits with STP?

Reading STEP is exact: the B-rep surfaces are tessellated for preview only.

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