SKP to IGES Conversion
Use our powerful converter to quickly change SKP to IGES - here's how:
Install Autoconverter
Download and install Autoconverter or Autoshaper on your system. Launch the software to convert SKP mesh files to IGES format.
Import SKP Mesh File
Click Open... to load your SKP mesh file (.skp), or drag and drop it into the application window.
Export to IGES Format
Use Save As... to export your mesh file to the IGES file format (.igs, .iges).
Still can't complete SKP to IGES conversion? Our verified guides help you achieve perfect SKP mesh files conversion:
- How to Convert SKP to IGES (SketchUp to IGS) File Format
- SKP to IGES: Export IGS from SketchUp (.skp) File
- Reconstruct Surface from SKP Mesh File - SketchUp to NURBS
- Automesher Desktop Application for Windows to Convert 3D File Formats
SketchUp File
A versatile 3D modeling format, native for SketchUp, initially developed by Google and now actively maintained by Trimble. Known for its efficiency and ease of use, SKP files are widely utilized in architecture, interior design, engineering, and product development.
Key Benefits and Features
- 3D Model Data: SKP files support reusable geometry components, named mesh groups, and textured materials, enabling efficient modeling workflows. The ability to reuse components can significantly speed up the design process, making SKP files a valuable asset in both architectural and product design workflows.
- Version Compatibility: Different SKP file versions have different requirements for conversion. For example, SKP file version 16 and above need Win64 build, while earlier versions can use Win32 build. It is important for users to be aware of these SKP version-specific requirements to ensure seamless SketchUp file sharing and collaboration.
- Scalability: Whether you are designing a small furniture piece or an extensive urban landscape, SKP files efficiently handle models of varying complexity and scale. SketchUp's optimization ensures smooth performance even for large, detailed 3D scenes.
SKP File Conversion
SKP files can be saved and converted across multiple versions, from SketchUp 3 to SketchUp 2025, with the help of our Autoconverter, a powerful tool ensuring high accuracy and efficiency. Autoconverter allows users to convert SKP files between different versions, facilitating collaboration across various SketchUp versions and ensuring that designs can be accessed and modified regardless of the specific version used by different team members. Convert SKP to DWG, OBJ, STL and more - test our conversion software with a free trial today!
Initial Graphics Exchange File
A file format widely used in the fields of CAD (Computer-Aided Design), CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing), and CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering), as it enables to transfer of 3D models and designs across different platforms and applications. Developed in the 1980s and standardized by ANSI and ISO, IGES remains a foundational yet legacy-neutral format for 3D data exchange.
Key Features of IGES/IGS
- Text-Based Geometry Storage: The IGES format stores all geometric data in human-readable text, enabling easy editing but potentially creating large files when exporting complex models with dense meshes.
- Color Representation: IGES maintains color information at the assembly level, preserving visual clarity in multi-component designs.
- Transparency Limitations: Unlike modern formats, IGES lacks alpha channel support, meaning transparency settings from original 3D designs won't carry through in exported files.
IGES/IGS File Conversion
Autoconverter provides full read/write capabilities for IGES files through the Open Cascade framework, ensuring compatibility with the latest specifications. The application works exclusively with triangulated mesh geometry when processing IGES files. For projects requiring native NURBS surface preservation, we recommend using Autoshaper, which maintains the original smooth surface definitions throughout conversion.
SKP vs IGES Comparison
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| Extensions | .skp | .igs, .iges |
| Name | Trimble SketchUp | Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
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