| Full Name | STEP-File |
| Extension | STEP |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Text |
The STEP file format, also known as ISO 10303-21, is a 3D file format used within the area of computer-aided design (CAD) as a way to exchange data between different applications. The STEP format is essentially a plain text file containing commands used to describe the 3D object.
Due to the standardized nature of the format, there is support for importing STEP files into many CAD applications. STEP files can, however, become quite large, and some complex files can take a long time to import into a 3D project.
Mesh Geometry
The STEP format is not a mesh-based format; converting a STEP file to a mesh format is possible via most CAD applications via a tessellate function.
STEP Converter Capabilities
As materials containing color information is supported by the STEP format, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted file.
| Full Name | Blender |
| Extension | BLEND |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
The BLEND format is the native 3D model file format used by the ever-popular 3D modeling application Blender. Blender has been around since the 1990s, and it has grown steadily over the years, adding new features with each passing version.
The current version of Blender has many powerful features, is very popular with many budding 3D designers, and is the go-to application for videogame, animation, and film artists.
Mesh Geometry
The BLEND file format is a mesh-based format, meaning the 3D models created within Blender are stored in the form of 3D meshes composed of vertices and faces. Along with 3D object geometry, Blender supports the creation of animations, and this too is included in the BLEND file.
Blender Converter Capabilities
As materials containing color information is supported by the STEP and BLEND formats, our tool will do its best to include this in the converted BLEND file.
