Convert STEP to IFC
| 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 | IFC |
| Full Name | Industry Foundation Classes Format |
File with an .IFC extension contains a model of an object or a building and description of spatial elements, shapes and materials that should be used, according to the inter-platform format utilised by BIM software.
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 "IFC"). 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 IFC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform STEP to IFC 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 IFC. 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 IFC converters.
Conversion from STEP to IFC
STEP to IFC
How to convert the STEP file to IFC?
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 IFC. 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 IFC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file IFC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted IFC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the STEP format:
- STEP to 3D
- STEP to 3DS
- STEP to 3DXML
- STEP to A3D
- STEP to AD_ASM
- STEP to AD_PRT
- STEP to AI
- STEP to BIP
- STEP to CATPART
- STEP to CATPRODUCT
- STEP to DAE
- STEP to DFT
- STEP to DGN
- STEP to DRW
- STEP to DWF
- STEP to DWFX
- STEP to DWG
- STEP to DXE
- STEP to DXF
- STEP to EASM
- STEP to EDRW
- STEP to EPRT
- STEP to FBX
- STEP to FCSTD
- STEP to IAM
- STEP to IGES
- STEP to IGS
- STEP to IPT
- STEP to IV
- STEP to JT
- STEP to LWO
- STEP to M3G
- STEP to MA
- STEP to MB
- STEP to MODEL
- STEP to NC1
- STEP to OBJ
- STEP to PAR
- STEP to PDF
- STEP to PLY
- STEP to PNG
- STEP to PRT
- STEP to SAT
- STEP to SKP
- STEP to SLDASM
- STEP to SLDDRW
- STEP to SLDPRT
- STEP to SLP
- STEP to STL
- STEP to STP
- STEP to SVG
- STEP to TCW
- STEP to U3D
- STEP to VRL
- STEP to VRML
- STEP to WRL
- STEP to XGL
- STEP to XMT_TXT
- STEP to X_B
- STEP to X_T
Other conversions
to the IFC 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.