Opening an IGES File

The IGES file type is primarily associated with AutoCAD.

IGES	File extension: IGES
	File type:	2D/3D design data

What is an IGES file

IGES files mostly belong to AutoCAD by Autodesk. IGES file extension is associated with the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) file format used to create and exchange 3D wireframes and models across 3D design tools such as AutoCAD and SOLIDWORKS. Contents of an IGES file can include surfaces, wireframes, circuit diagrams, and other 3D data stored as ASCII text as defined in the IGES specification. IGES files can use application/iges or model/iges MIME types. Pointwise, a software solution for CFD meshing processes also uses IGES format to import files as databases.

How to open IGES files

You need a suitable software like AutoCAD to open an IGES file. Without proper software you will receive a Windows message "How do you want to open this file?" or "Windows cannot open this file" or a similar Mac/iPhone/Android alert. If you cannot open your IGES file correctly, try to right-click or long-press the file. Then click "Open with" and choose an application. You can also display a IGES file directly in the browser:. Just drag the file onto this browser window and drop it.

Online IGES File Viewer

Choose your .iges file to view

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How to extract texts from IGES files or capture a screenshot to PDF, JPG, DOCX, TXT, ...

If you want to extract texts from IGES file or capture a screenshot, you can use our free Online IGES File Viewer:

To do this, click the button "Choose your .iges file to view" on this page.
After your file is opened in browser,
click "Save as..." in the menu.
Then choose the file format (e.g. JPG, PDF, DOCX, TXT, ...) you want.
Download the converted file.

Programs that open and convert IGES files:

AutoCAD by Autodesk
See the previous paragraphs to learn more about the main application. IGES files are often referred to as AutoCAD 3d images because this type of file is primarily created or used by this software.
ABViewer (2D/3D design data) by CadsoftTools
ABViewer is a multi-purpose software for viewing, editing, and printing raster images and 3D models. The program can be used to open files stored in various 3D formats including IGES and DWG. This file format is classified as 3D Image. Related links: IGES, IGES Vs STEP
CAD file by CST CAD Navigator
Enables to open and convert different 2D/3D files, get their dimensions and create section views. The software is compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux.
SolidWorks (2D/3D design data) by Dassault
SolidWorks is a cross-platform, 2D and 3D computer-aided design software with functionality for creating, editing, and rendering graphics in raster or vector graphics formats. Some 3D image file formats supported by SolidWorks include STEP, STL, DWG, and IGES. This file format is classified as 3D Image. Related links: IGES, IGES Vs STEP

Technical Data for IGES File Extension

File classification:

3D Image

Related files:

igs, stp, zip, pdf, dwf, dxf, ctb

Mime type:

model/iges, application/iges

The following listing is compiled from the database produced by the 'Associate This!' program, selected data from the main FILExt database and file extension information submitted by users.

ProgramID: ImageView.Document.iges
EXEFile: %ProgramFiles%\EAI\VISPRO~1\Products\VISVIE~1\VisView.exe

an iges 2D/3D design data is a special file format by Autodesk and should only be edited and saved with the appropriate software.

How to solve problems with IGES files

Associate the IGES file extension with the correct application.
Update your software that should actually open 2d/3d design data files. Because only the current version supports the latest IGES file format. Search, therefore, e.g. on the Autodesk manufacturer website after an available AutoCAD update.
To make sure that your IGES file is not corrupted or virus-infected, get the file again and scan it with Google's virustotal.com.
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