Discover all the SOLIDWORKS file formats supported for import and export, including Parasolid, STEP, IGES, and CATIA. Learn which formats offer the best compatibility and performance.

You can export SOLIDWORKS files as Industry Foundation Classes .ifc files (either IFC 2x3 or IFC 4.0) for use in software applications commonly used in the building supply chain.

In this article I’ll be discussing each of the file types SOLIDWORKS Part files are capable of saving, with particular emphasis on the Universal 3D Modeling files commonly used to transfer …

Sep 10, 2018 · During an import, you can access a full list of file formats that SOLIDWORKS can open up from the File Type drop-down menu. However, some formats have more functionality …

Dec 23, 2025 · SOLIDWORKS mainly uses the SLDPRT file format for part models, SLDASM for assemblies, and SLDDRW for drawings. These are its native file types and are used to save …

SOLIDWORKS is a proprietary format, used by the SOLIDWORKS software, a professional 3D CAD software application. It utilizes the file extensions ".sldprt" for part files and ".sldasm" for …

View a list of file extensions supported by SolidWorks and file formats that program converts.

SolidWorks supports 27 different file extensions and has the ability to open, modify and convert them to alternative formats. The table lists the program’s functions and supported file extensions.

Oct 22, 2024 · Unlock the power of SOLIDWORKS file types with our Experts. This guide to CAD data interoperability will tell you what you need to know!

Jun 2, 2025 · From standard part and assembly files to templates, exports, and simulation results, SolidWorks creates and consumes a wide variety of file formats. In this guide, we’ll break …