It is best suited for models and programs that center around 3D printing and manufacturing design. STEP is short for STandard for the Exchange of Product data and is a file format used for the transfer of 3D objects between applications. What Exactly Is A STEP File And Why Use One In Blender? STEP files cannot be exported from Blender.īlender is capable of using 3D data from just about any other software, but in some cases requires the data to be stored in a universal format like an obj before it can be used in Blender. If you do not have the add-on, then the STEP file will need to be converted as another 3D file format, such as an STL or an obj, and then imported into Blender as those file formats. STEP files can be imported using the STEPper addon.

As a 3D application that has built a reputation for being the open-source jack of all trades, Blender needs to be able to both import and export a wide variety of formats for, 3D objects, textures, images, sounds, and videos in order to make the most of all the tools that it has available.

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