Find out which file formats Shapr3D supports for importing and exporting, including CAD models, sketches, drawings, images, and mesh files.
Feature availability
Available file formats and project limits may vary depending on your Shapr3D plan. For details, visit the Pricing page.
Supported import formats
Import sketches, 3D models, and images from other applications into Shapr3D. The supported geometry and available functionality depend on the file format.
2D sketches
Import supported 2D geometry as sketches for use in your designs.
- DWG
- DXF
- SVG
3D models
Import supported CAD models and mesh geometry.
- SHAPR (.shapr)
- Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b)
- STEP (.step, .stp)
- IGES (.iges, .igs)
- SolidWorks part (.sldprt)
- SolidWorks assembly (.sldasm)
- STL (.stl)
- 3MF (.3mf)
Images
Import images to use as visual references while modeling.
- PNG
- JPG
- PDF (2D, single page or first page only)
- TIFF
- BMP
- ICO
- RAW
- GIF (non-animated)
Advanced CAD formats
Shapr3D Enterprise supports importing additional native CAD formats. For more information, visit our articles about working with other CAD applications.
| Application or format | Supported file extensions | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX | .prt (part and assembly) | |||
| CATIA | .catpart (part), .catproduct (assembly) | |||
| Creo | .prt (part), .asm (assembly) | |||
| Solid Edge | .par (part), .asm and .psm (assembly) | |||
| JT | .jt (part and assembly) |
Read more
- For step-by-step instructions on importing files, visit How to import files into Shapr3D.
- For details about individual file formats and their supported geometry, visit File formats and geometry.
Supported export formats
Export your Shapr3D designs for use in CAD applications, manufacturing, 3D printing, visualization, and collaboration.
2D formats
Export sketches, drawings, and images in supported formats.
| Format | Export content | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DWG | Sketches and 2D drawings | |||
| DXF | Sketches and 2D drawings | |||
| SVG | Sketches | |||
| 2D drawings | ||||
| JPEG | Images | |||
| PNG | Images |
3D formats
Export 3D models in supported CAD, mesh, and visualization formats.
| Format | Typical use | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHAPR (.shapr) | Native Shapr3D projects | |||
| Parasolid (.x_t, .x_b) | CAD model exchange | |||
| STEP (.step, .stp) | CAD model exchange | |||
| IGES (.iges, .igs) | CAD model exchange | |||
| STL (.stl) | Mesh export and 3D printing | |||
| 3MF (.3mf) | Mesh export with supported color information | |||
| OBJ (.obj) | Mesh export with colors | |||
| GLB (.glb) | Visualization and augmented reality | |||
| USDZ (.usdz) | Visualization and augmented reality |
Advanced CAD formats
Shapr3D Enterprise also supports exporting JT (.jt) files for CAD data exchange.
Other sharing options
You can also share designs without exporting a separate file.
- Projects – Share a project for collaboration. Visit Share project details to your team.
- Published Versions – Share a design version for viewing and review in a browser. Visit Published Versions.
Read more
- For step-by-step instructions on exporting files, visit How to export files from Shapr3D.
- For details about individual file formats and their export options, visit File formats and geometry.