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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .step extension, but you are not sure what it is? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. Don’t worry! This article explains everything about the .step file extension, how to open and work with it on various systems.
What is a .STEP file?
The file extension .STEP is from STEP 3D Model.The file is a
What to know
There are currently 7 software that can open the .step file on 5 platforms.
How to open a .STEP file?
Below we will show you a step-by-step guide on how to open the .STEP file on various operating systems.
How to open a .STEP file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
To open the .step file on Windows, please follow these 4 easy steps.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Locating your .STEP file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .STEP file on Mac
Below you can see a visual guide on how to open the .step file on Mac in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Finding your .STEP file
2. In the second step you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Autodesk Fusion 360 software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .STEP file on Linux
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .step file on Linux in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locate the .STEP file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the FreeCAD software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .STEP file on Android
There is easy way to open the .step file on Android.
Image 1: Locating your .STEP file in the download folder
First of all you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Unable to open the file
If you try clicking the file, it will show you the error above.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
You need to locate the Google Play Store and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
To open the file, you will need to download the
How to open a .STEP file on iOS
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .step file on iOS in few easy steps.
Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder
The first step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Can’t open the file
To open the file, you will need to download the
Still cannot open the .STEP file?
If you cannot open the .STEP file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. There are many similar file extensions that look like the .STEP file –
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .STEP file with the
