STEP → GLB · Online Conversion Guide
Bridge engineering‑grade CAD to real‑time web visualization Keep key structures while shrinking size with Draco/compression Embed in browsers/mobile for faster reviews and sharing
STEP: STEP (ISO 10303) is a widely used neutral CAD/PLM exchange standard for accurate transfer of product structures and precise geometry across different CAD systems.
GLB as the target format: GLB is the binary form of glTF, ideal for web/mobile real‑time delivery with small size, fast loading, and mature tooling.
Practical tips: Use 3D Tiles tiling after conversion for massive assemblies; Hide unnecessary internal parts to reduce polygon count.
Typical scenarios: Cross‑software collaboration, BOM reviews, structural archiving.
Why convert STEP → GLB
- Bridge engineering‑grade CAD to real‑time web visualization
- Keep key structures while shrinking size with Draco/compression
- Embed in browsers/mobile for faster reviews and sharing
Quick steps
- Upload STEP on the homepage
- Choose GLB as the output and convert
- For very large models, run 3D Tiles tiling
- Open the 3D viewer for interactive preview/sharing
Inline conversion (no redirect)
More common conversions
FAQ
Q: What information may be lost from STEP to GLB?
Parametric features/constraints/history become polygon meshes; verify materials and textures.
Q: How to reduce size for STEP → GLB?
Remove hidden parts, lower tessellation where acceptable, compress textures, enable Draco, merge materials.
Q: Batch or very large models supported?
Use 3D Tiles tiling for massive assemblies; consider splitting by hierarchy/area.
Q: Can I further edit after converting?
After converting to GLB, geometry is mesh-based; you can clean meshes and tweak materials, but parametrics are not preserved.