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Glovius STEP Viewer

View and Analyze STP/STEP Files, without a CAD License

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View STEP Files with Glovius

Glovius is a modern CAD viewer. View, Measure, Analyze, and Export STP/STEP files.

  • Glovius is simple and easy to use. No training required.
  • Save on CAD license costs. No need for a CAD license to view STP and STEP files.
  • Analyze STP and STEP files with powerful measure, analysis, and export tools.
  • Glovius runs on standard laptops and desktops.

Start your free 15-day trial

  • Register to download Glovius STP/STEP Viewer. Install & activate your 15-day trial.
  • View STP (stp) and STEP (step) files.
  • Take measurements, cut sections, analyze components, and compare files.
  • Save STP and STEP files to various image and 3D file formats.
  • Export CAD files to STEP, 3D PDF, IGES, and JT (requires a PLUS license).

STP/STEP File Formats Supported

STP and STEP Files Supported
– STP, STEP, STEPZ, STEP XML
– STEP File Extensions – .stp, .step, .stpz
– STEP File Versions – STEP AP203, STEP AP214, STEP AP242
View STP and STEP Files exported from CATIA, SOLIDWORKS, Creo, NX, Pro/ENGINEER, Autodesk Inventor, and Solid Edge

Glovius supports Part and Assembly files from CATIA V5, CATIA V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge. Glovius also supports STP, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES, & JT files.
System Requirements – Glovius runs on Windows 10 or 11, with a minimum of 4GB RAM.
Languages Supported – English, German, French, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, and Korean.

open STEP files with Glovius STEP Viewer

Open and View STEP Files

  • Open and view STP and STEP files with Glovius.
  • View 3D data, Product Structure, Attributes, PMI, and GD&T.
  • Zoom, Pan, Rotate & Spin models.
  • Standard Views. Perspective and Orthographic projection.
  • Shaded, Wireframe, and Mixed render modes.
  • Apply colors and transparency for easy identification.
  • Hide, Show, Isolate, Move, and Search components.
  • Explode assemblies to understand their construction.
  • Print, with Print Setup and Print Preview support.

Measure STEP Files

  • Take accurate linear, angular, and radial measurements with Glovius STEP viewer
  • Quickly measure models and features with Assistive Measurement.
  • Filter points, edges, and faces for measurement.
  • 18 pre-defined selection tools for fast and accurate measurement.
  • Tape Measure for continuous measurement of edges and curves.
  • Measure Surface area, with support for multiple surfaces.
measure STEP files, measure stp files with Glovius STP viewer
Thickness Analysis of Parts with Glovius STEP file viewer
Thickness Analysis of Parts

Analyze STEP Files

Analyze Tool: Get the component snapshot and view attributes, dimension extents, instances and  Mass/Volume/Density with Glovius STEP file viewer.
Wall Thickness AnalysisCompute the material distribution in a part to identify areas of material optimization.
Collision DetectionDetect clashes and contacts in assemblies.
Projected Area: Calculate the Projected Area for use in Casting process calculations.
Draft Analysis: Glovius STP viewer computes the draft angles of all surfaces in a part for use in Injection Molding and Casting processes.

Export STEP Files

export STEP files to 3D PDF. export STEP files to 3D HTML. convert STEP files to BMP, JPG Image formats. view step files on iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.

Section STP and STEP Files

open STEP files and cut sections

Cut dynamic sections along Standard or Custom Planes. Add multiple sections. Measure section profiles.

Compare any two STEP or CAD Files

compare two STEP files. compare a STEP file with a CATIA or any CAD file.

Compare design revisions of STEP files and inspect changes. View the added, removed and modified features. 

View and Print DWG and DXF Files

View DWG and DXF files with free Glovius 2D Viewer.

View DWG, DXF, and CATIA CATDrawings files with Glovius. Take measurements and print/export to PDF.