Convert STEP to PAR

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 PAR
Full Name Solid Edge Part CAD Format

Files with the .PAR extension contain indexes - parity groups of files in the Parchive archive – namely parity volume set.

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 "PAR"). 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 PAR becomes essential.

So, how can we perform STEP to PAR 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 PAR. 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 PAR converters.

Conversion from STEP to PAR

STEP to PAR

How to convert the STEP file to PAR?

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 PAR. 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 PAR file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file PAR on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted PAR file that can be found in the location selected in step 4