What's the difference between IFC and STEP?

IFC BIM Model is industry foundation classes — the open standard for bim data exchange. STEP 3D Model is iso standard for 3d cad data exchange across all engineering software. Key difference: IFC BIM Model excels at vendor-neutral BIM data exchange standard, while STEP 3D Model offers universal CAD interoperability, mathematically precise geometry.

How does the IFC to STEP conversion work technically?

Xonvert uses WebAssembly-compiled libraries to decode your IFC file in-browser, process the cad data, and re-encode it as STEP. All processing happens on your device's CPU.

What happens to my files after conversion?

Nothing — your files exist only in your browser's memory during conversion. Once you close the page, all data is cleared. No files are stored anywhere.

IFC BIM Model is Industry Foundation Classes — the open standard for BIM data exchange. It is primarily used for architectural BIM collaboration and construction project data sharing. ISO 16739 standard for Building Information Modeling

Will the conversion strip my EXIF or metadata?

Xonvert preserves metadata (EXIF, XMP, ID3, etc.) when the target STEP format supports it. You can optionally strip metadata in the settings for smaller, cleaner output files.

Does the conversion preserve metadata?

Xonvert preserves compatible metadata fields when converting between formats. Some format-specific metadata may not carry over if the target format doesn't support it.

Can I share the converted STEP file directly?

Yes. After conversion, you can download the STEP file and share it via email, messaging apps, cloud storage, or any other method you prefer.

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