IGES to STL Converter

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How to convert IGES files to STL online?

Step-by-step guide to convert iges to stl using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).

Upload IGES-file

Drag and drop your IGES file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.

IGES to STL

Click "Convert" to change iges to stl. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.

Download your STL

Now you can download the STL file. The download link only works on your device.

FAQ

  • ❓ How can I convert files from IGES to STL?
    First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your IGES file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When IGES to STL conversion is completed, you can download your STL file.
  • ⏱️ How long does it take to convert IGES to STL?
    Mesh conversion is pretty fast. You can change IGES to STL in a few seconds.
  • 🛡️ Is it safe to convert IGES to STL on AnyConv?
    Of course! We delete uploaded files immediately, and converted ones after 1 hour. No one has access to your files. File conversion (including IGES to STL) is absolutely safe.
  • 💻 Can I convert IGES to STL on Mac OS or Linux?
    Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our IGES to STL converter works online and does not require software installation.

Information about IGES and STL file formats

🔸 File format IGES STL
🔸 Full name Initial Graphics Exchange Specification Stereolithography File Format
🔸 File extension .iges .stl
🔸 MIME type application/iges model/stl, model/x.stl-ascii, model/x.stl-binary
🔸 Developed by Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) 3D Systems
🔸 Type of format
🔸 Description The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) is a vendor-neutral file format that allows the digital exchange of information among computer-aided design (CAD) systems. For example, using IGES, a CAD user can exchange product data models in circuit diagrams, wireframes, freeform surfaces, or solid modeling representations. Applications supported by IGES include traditional engineering drawings, models for analysis, and other manufacturing functions. STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. Many other software packages support this file format. It is widely used for rapid prototyping, 3D printing, and computer-aided manufacturing. STL files describe only the surface geometry of a three-dimensional object without representing color, texture, or other common CAD model attributes. The STL format specifies both ASCII and binary representations. Binary files are more common since they are more compact.
🔸 Technical details The chief advantage of IGES is that it is unencumbered by licensing, i.e., it's free, which is why it's still everywhere after all these years. But all meaningful development of IGES stopped in 1996 at version 5.3. So it's likely time to leave IGES behind for good. Especially in light of the continued evolution of STEP. An STL file describes a raw, unstructured triangulated surface by the unit normal and vertices (ordered by the right-hand rule) of the triangles using a three-dimensional Cartesian coordinate system. All STL coordinates were required to be positive numbers in the original specification, but this restriction is no longer enforced, and negative coordinates are commonly encountered in STL files today. As a result, STL files contain no scale information, and the units are arbitrary.
🔸 File conversion IGES conversion STL conversion
🔸 Associated programs ACD Systems Canvas 12, Actify SpinFire Professional, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor Fusion, ideaMK IGSViewer, IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 18, Nemetschek VectorWorks TurboCAD, GOM Inspect, STL Viewer, Geomagic Explorer, Parametric Technology Creo, Dassault Systemes CATIA, KeyCreator, MeshLab, SolidWorks, Pro/Engineer, CloudCompare, Blender, AutoCAD, 3D Studio Max, Autodesk Inventor, Mechanical Desktop
🔸 Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGES https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format)
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