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Basic information about IGES file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IGES（*.IGES or *.iges）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the IGES file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IGES file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IGES file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IGES file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IGES file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the IGES file?
  • How to open a IGES file?
  • What programs do I need to open a IGES file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a IGES file?
  • How to convert IGES files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to IGES file format?


1.Detail information about IGES file extension: IGES File

File type IGES File Category 3D Image Files
Developer N/A File format Text
Description IGES file is a IGES File. Vector format for saving wireframe models that represent 2D or 3D designs; based on the IGES (Initial Graphics Exchange Specification) standard; stores data in a ASCII text format, which makes it easy to transfer to different programs and platforms.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert IGES files

Windows		 IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017
Autodesk AutoCAD 2018
Autodesk Fusion 360
Nemetschek Vectorworks
ACD Systems Canvas X 2017
ideaMK IGSViewer
Actify SpinFire Ultimate
CADSoftTools ABViewer
3D Object Converter
Creo Parametric
VariCAD Viewer
ZEMAX

macOS		 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10
Nemetschek Vectorworks

Web		 ShareCAD.org



How to convert IGES files to another file format?

There are 30 records in our database eligible for IGES files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IGES to another files conversion, you may use the option.

IGES to CAD IGES to CATPART IGES to DAE IGES to DGN
IGES to DWF IGES to DWG IGES to DXF IGES to FBX
IGES to ICS IGES to IDW IGES to IFC IGES to IGS
IGES to IPT IGES to JPEG IGES to JPG IGES to PAR
IGES to PDF IGES to PLY IGES to PRT IGES to SAT
IGES to SLDPRT IGES to STEP IGES to STL IGES to STP
IGES to SVG IGES to SVG converter IGES to U3D IGES to VDA
IGES to XML IGES to X_T


How to convert another files to IGES file format?

There are 40 records in our database eligible for another files to IGES file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to IGES conversion, you may use the option.

DEA to IGES 3DM to IGES 3DP to IGES SVG to IGES
3DS to IGES OBJ to IGES SLDPRT to IGES EASM to IGES
DXF to IGES STL to IGES EPS to IGES STEP to IGES
FCSTD to IGES IDW to IGES PRT to IGES DWG to IGES
DAE to IGES VRML to IGES STP to IGES WRL to IGES
SLDDRW to IGES CATPART to IGES IPT to IGES SAT to IGES
X_T to IGES SLDASM to IGES NC1 to IGES IAM to IGES
ICS to IGES IGS to IGES 3DXML to IGES PAR to IGES
ASM to IGES IV to IGES LWO to IGES EDRW to IGES
MODEL to IGES SHE to IGES SLD to IGES AD_PRT to IGES


Can't open a IGES file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.IGES”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the IGES extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support IGES file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of IGES files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a IGES file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IGES file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a IGES file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the IGES file is damaged.
  • Whether the IGES file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the IGES file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the IGES file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the IGES file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IGES file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IGES file.

If the IGES file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.