Convert IGES to IFC
| File Extension | IGES |
| Full Name | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification Format |
IGES is an extension given to files used by CAD graphics design programs. IGES are files that are a data exchange format between applications. This can be information about 2D graphics and 3D models (shapes, dimensions, properties).
| File Extension | IFC |
| Full Name | Industry Foundation Classes Format |
File with an .IFC extension contains a model of an object or a building and description of spatial elements, shapes and materials that should be used, according to the inter-platform format utilised by BIM software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IGES") to another (referred to as "IFC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IGES file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IGES to format IFC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IGES to IFC file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IGES and transforming it into format IFC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IGES to IFC converters.
Conversion from IGES to IFC
IGES to IFC
How to convert the IGES file to IFC?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IGES to IFC. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IGES file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file IGES, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the IGES file to the application
- Select the output format of the IFC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file IFC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted IFC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IGES format:
- IGES to AD_PRT
- IGES to CATPART
- IGES to DAE
- IGES to DGN
- IGES to DRW
- IGES to DWF
- IGES to DWG
- IGES to DXF
- IGES to EPRT
- IGES to FBX
- IGES to FCSTD
- IGES to IAM
- IGES to IDW
- IGES to IPT
- IGES to IV
- IGES to JPEG
- IGES to JPG
- IGES to LWO
- IGES to MODEL
- IGES to NC1
- IGES to PAR
- IGES to PDF
- IGES to PLY
- IGES to PRT
- IGES to SAT
- IGES to SHE
- IGES to SLDDRW
- IGES to SLDPRT
- IGES to STEP
- IGES to STL
- IGES to STP
- IGES to SVG
- IGES to U3D
- IGES to VDA
- IGES to VRML
- IGES to XML
- IGES to X_T
Other conversions
to the IFC format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.