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Convert STEP to DWG

File Extension	STEP
Full Name	ISO-10303 STEP Product Data

The .STEP extension belongs to files of the type, STEP 3D models, which is a standard format for the exchange of product data. The format is also recognized by the ISO as a standard with the number ISO 10303. Informally refered to as STEP, the format is used widely for exchanging data that originates from CAD software for 3D product and modeling.

File Extension	DWG
Full Name	AutoCAD Drawing Format

The file type .dwg refers to AutoCAD Drawing Database file types. These file store all the data created by the AutoCad software in a database format. Mostly these database files contain digital data of the 2D and 3D images rendered in the AutoCAD software. There have been incremental improvements in the file format over the years from AutoCAD.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "STEP") to another (referred to as "DWG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, STEP file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format STEP to format DWG becomes essential.

So, how can we perform STEP to DWG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format STEP and transforming it into format DWG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of STEP to DWG converters.

Conversion from STEP to DWG

STEP to DWG

How to convert the STEP file to DWG?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of STEP to DWG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the STEP file:

Please indicate on your computer the source file STEP, the format of which you are going to change
Load the STEP file to the application
Select the output format of the DWG file (the one that we want to achieve)
Select the location to save the output file DWG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
Confirm conversion
Wait for a moment
Enjoy the converted DWG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4

Other conversions
from the STEP format:

Other conversions
to the DWG format:

I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.