Why convert PAR to STEP?
STEP is the neutral 3D exchange format that nearly every CAD application reads - SolidWorks, Fusion 360, FreeCAD, CATIA, and others. Converting a Solid Edge part to .step is the standard way to hand off 3D geometry to engineers in a different CAD environment or to submit it to a manufacturing or simulation tool.
How to convert PAR to STEP
Solid Edge EASIEST
Open the .par in Solid Edge and use File > Save As (or File > Export), then select STEP (.step / .stp) from the format list and save.
CrossManager APP
Open the .par in CrossManager and export to STEP without a Solid Edge license.
EnSuite APP
Open the .par in EnSuite and export to STEP.
Programs that convert PAR
About these formats
.PAR
Solid Edge Part
A PAR file is a 3D CAD part file from Siemens Solid Edge - it holds a single mechanical part's geometry, feature tree, and metadata. To view it for free, use the official Solid Edge Viewer.…
Open .PAR details →
.STEP
STEP - Standard for the Exchange of Product Data (ISO 10303)
A STEP file is a 3D CAD model stored in the ISO 10303 neutral format so engineers can share geometry between different CAD programs. To view one for free, use FreeCAD, CAD Assistant, or…
Open .STEP details →Quality & what to watch
- The parametric feature history is not transferred - STEP carries the solid B-rep geometry only, not the Solid Edge sketches, operations, or constraints.
- AP214 is the most widely compatible STEP version for general use; AP242 adds color and PMI but not every importer handles it equally well.
- The free Solid Edge Viewer lets you view
.parfiles but cannot export to STEP - you need Solid Edge or a third-party converter.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert PAR to STEP without a Solid Edge license?
.par files and export to STEP without a Solid Edge license.Will the STEP file be editable in SolidWorks or Fusion 360?
.par - the STEP arrives as a dumb solid in the receiving application.
