| Full Name | STEP-File |
| Extension | STP |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Binary |
The STP 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 STP 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 STP files into many CAD applications. STP files can, however, become quite large, and some complex files can take a long time to import into a 3D project.
Mesh Geometry
The STP format is not a mesh-based format; converting a STP file to a mesh format is possible via most CAD applications via a tessellate function.
STP Converter Capabilities
As the STP format currently does not support the use of material colors when used by tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted file.
| Full Name | Stanford Triangle Format |
| Extension | PLY |
| Type | 3D Model/Point Cloud |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Text |
The PLY file format, commonly referred to as the Stanford Triangle Format, is a 3D file format that comes in either plain text or binary formats. The PLY format is a mature format and is supported by many popular 3D editing applications.
Due to its ability to handle full-color 3D point clouds, the format is commonly used as a medium of exchange when working with 3D scanners. There are also many 3D models available online in the PLY format.
PLY Converter Capabilities
As the PLY format currently does not support the use of material colors in 3D models when created using our tool, your converted model will contain only the mesh geometry, material colors will not be transferred to your converted PLY file.
