IGES to OBJ converter

Drop a IGES file, check the preview, download OBJ. The conversion runs in your browser, so your model never leaves your device.

Convert the attached IGES file to OBJ

Files are processed entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server.

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How the conversion works

IGES (.iges / .igs) is the older neutral CAD format that predates STEP. Plenty of legacy Pro/ENGINEER, CATIA, and NX data is still archived in it, and most CAD tools can still export it.

The converter writes a plain OBJ that imports cleanly into Blender, Maya, and most game engines, which makes it a practical handoff format for further editing.

The conversion runs Open CASCADE, the same geometry kernel FreeCAD uses, compiled to WebAssembly. Your CAD surfaces are tessellated into a watertight mesh right in the browser tab.

Frequently asked questions

Does my file get uploaded?

No. Parsing and export run in your browser with WebAssembly and three.js. The file stays on your device, and it works offline once the page has loaded.

What survives the IGES to OBJ conversion?

Exact CAD surfaces become triangles at a fixed resolution. That step is one-way: the mesh can't be turned back into parametric CAD. Dimensions are preserved, so the part prints at the right size.

Does it handle assemblies?

Yes. All bodies in the IGES file are merged into one mesh. If you need the parts separated, export them individually from your CAD tool, or cut the result with the split tool afterwards.

Is there a file size limit?

Files up to 300 MB and 8 million triangles work. Heavier meshes take longer rather than failing outright; if a file is unwieldy, reduce its triangle count first with the reduce tool.

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