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.

SOLIDWORKS Design supports the following file types listed below for importing and exporting. SOLIDWORKS Design supports all versions for any file types not listed below.

A detailed exploration of every file type that a SOLIDWORKS Part File is capable of creating through the Save As feature.

Sep 10, 2018 · So, before we get into how to get solids to and from SOLIDWORKS, I want to explain all of the different file formats that SOLIDWORKS can open up, and what each file does.

Oct 22, 2024 · .SLDDRW: This file format is for SOLIDWORKS drawing files, which provide a 2D representation of assemblies or parts, often used for creating traditional engineering drawings.

Dec 23, 2025 · The four main types of files in SOLIDWORKS are part files, assembly files, drawing files, and template files. Each one serves a different purpose, from creating 3D parts to combining them …

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 assembly files.

Jun 2, 2025 · In this guide, we’ll break down the most common SolidWorks file types, what they’re used for, and how they connect to modern cloud-based PDM systems to streamline collaboration and …

SolidWorks, published by Dassault Systèmes since 1997, stands as the leading 3D CAD reference for SMEs and mid-sized manufacturing companies with its native extensions .sldprt (part), .sldasm …

All file extensions in the list below are supported by SolidWorks, but they can contain completely different data types. Click on an extension to learn more about it.