You can export SOLIDWORKS files as Industry Foundation Classes .ifc files (either IFC 2x3 or IFC 4.0) for use in software applications commonly used in the building supply chain.

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.

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.

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 …

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.

SolidWorks supports 27 different file extensions and has the ability to open, modify and convert them to alternative formats. The table lists the program’s functions and supported file extensions.

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.

View a list of file extensions supported by SolidWorks and file formats that program converts.

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.