How to open STEP file extension?

The author of advice: Mr Brankiewicz

STEP files are incessantly popular. However, a file name containing STEP file extension is problematic for some of the users. They have problems with correct opening of a file with STEP extension. However, it should be remembered that STEP file extension can match one or more types of files. The most popular is ISO-10303 STEP Product Data but if there are others, you will find information concerning them below.

So, it is worth looking close at the problem concerning STEP files and search for its solution.



A list of programs supporting files types with STEP extension can be found below. Applications are sorted according to appropriate operational systems and their popularity.

  • ISO-10303 STEP Product Data

    .step file extension

    Category: 3D&CAD Files

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    OS Software
    Windows Dassault Systemes CATIA or DELMIA Dassault Systemes CATIA or DELMIA
    IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 17 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 17
    STEP Tools STEP File Browser STEP Tools STEP File Browser
    MAC OS IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v5 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v5
    Linux Dassault Systemes CATIA Dassault Systemes CATIA
 

How to check if a file we want to open is not infected by malware or viruses?

  • Download Malware/viruses removal tool from STEP files in the Windows system.
  • Click “Start scanning” and wait until the programme performs the scanning process on your computer.

What are the reasons of errors concerning STEP extension of files?

The problem that often causes damage concerning STEP extension are Windows system registry errors. That is why, in the first place it is recommended to:

  • Scan computer in order to identify, repair and open the STEP file
  • Check system registry from the angle of hidden errors
  • Repair file’s associations with programs in the system registry

If you are not sure if the above problems concern you, you should consider other frequent irregularities:

  • You do not have an appropriate application installed that supports STEP file extension
  • STEP file is corrupted
  • The application’s version necessary to open the file is not correct
  • The file is not assigned to an appropriate program

Solving problems with STEP files

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If STEP file does not open, firstly, it is worth using files associations built in the Windows system with application that can support them. In order to do it, you should double-click a STEP file icon. A list of programs that probably support such a file will appear. It is enough to choose one of them so that Windows would open a given extension with it. Incorrect file’s association will result in Windows trying to open STEP file with a wrong program all the time even if there is an appropriate application supporting this format on a drive. In this case, it is necessary to perform the above mentioned registry scanning and associations’ repair.

If associations are correct and Windows still cannot open the file, most probably the computer does not have appropriate software supporting files with name containing STEP in their extension. The solution to this problem is very simple. You should buy or download a free (if they exist) application that will allow you to open, browse and edit STEP format (You can also try to find more informations on FileInfo). It is no risk because many paid programs have free test versions enabling to check their functionality.


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