Convert 3DM to STP

File Extension 3DM
Full Name 3DML Data Format

File with a .3DM extension contains a 3D model consisting of information on surfaces, curves and points stored in an open format utilising both data representations in NURBS nets and polygons. On the www.Opennurbs.org website, a library supporting the 3DM format can be found.

File Extension STP
Full Name ISO-10303 STEP Product Data Format

The extension .stp refers to files of the type Step 3D CAD files. These are the proprietary files created by the graphics and modeling software, Step 3d which is used for CAD (computer aided design) purposes.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "3DM") to another (referred to as "STP"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, 3DM 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 3DM to format STP becomes essential.

So, how can we perform 3DM to STP 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 3DM and transforming it into format STP. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of 3DM to STP converters.

Conversion from 3DM to STP

How to convert the 3DM file to STP?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of 3DM to STP. 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 3DM file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file 3DM, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the 3DM file to the application
  • Select the output format of the STP file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file STP on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted STP file that can be found in the location selected in step 4