STL to IGES Converter
Batch convert stl files to iges format online for free
Choose files or drag & drop them here.
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All files will be deleted after one hour.
How to convert STL files to IGES online?
Step-by-step guide to convert stl to iges using AnyConv. It works on PC (Windows, Mac, Linux) and mobile devices (iPhone, Android).
Upload STL-file
Drag and drop your STL file into the upload area. The maximum file size is 100 MB.
STL to IGES
Click "Convert" to change stl to iges. The conversion usually takes a few seconds.
Download your IGES
Now you can download the IGES file. The download link only works on your device.
FAQ
- ❓ How can I convert files from STL to IGES?First you need to add file for conversion: drag and drop your STL file or click the "Choose File" button. Then click the "Convert" button. When STL to IGES conversion is completed, you can download your IGES file.
- ⏱️ How long does it take to convert STL to IGES?Mesh conversion is pretty fast. You can change STL to IGES in a few seconds.
- 🛡️ Is it safe to convert STL to IGES 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 STL to IGES) is absolutely safe.
- 💻 Can I convert STL to IGES on Mac OS or Linux?Yes, you can use AnyConv on any operating system that has a web browser. Our STL to IGES converter works online and does not require software installation.
Information about STL and IGES file formats
| 🔸 File format | STL | IGES |
| 🔸 Full name | Stereolithography File Format | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
| 🔸 File extension | .stl | .iges |
| 🔸 MIME type | model/stl, model/x.stl-ascii, model/x.stl-binary | application/iges |
| 🔸 Developed by | 3D Systems | Integrated Computer Aided Manufacturing (ICAM) |
| 🔸 Type of format | ||
| 🔸 Description | 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. | 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. |
| 🔸 Technical details | 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. | 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. |
| 🔸 File conversion | STL conversion | IGES conversion |
| 🔸 Associated programs | 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 | ACD Systems Canvas 12, Actify SpinFire Professional, Autodesk AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor Fusion, ideaMK IGSViewer, IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 18, Nemetschek VectorWorks |
| 🔸 Wiki | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) | https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IGES |