Convert IGS to DAE

File Extension IGS
Full Name IGES ASCII CAD Format

The .igs file extension stands for IGES drawing file. This is a special type of 2D/3D vector graphic file which is based on the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification. This file is not vendor specific and thus allows more software to put it as their standard output format for the 2D and 3D models.

File Extension DAE
Full Name Collada 3D Digital Asset Format

File with a .DAE extension contains a 3D image stored in a format based on the XML COLLADA – COLLAborative Design Activity. Such files are utilised for the purpose of inter-platform exchange of digital data, they are used by many different programs.

What is file format conversion?

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

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

Conversion from IGS to DAE

How to convert the IGS file to DAE?

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

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