Home Conversions BREP to STEP
BREP → STEP Convert BREP to STEP Convert BREP to STEP without losing precision. The exact surfaces and solids are passed straight across, so nothing is turned into triangles.
Exact surfaces kept, no triangles Volume and dimensions identical Runs on your computer: nothing is uploaded
How to convert BREP to STEP Add your BREP file Drop it on the converter above or click browse. It opens in your browser, so nothing is uploaded.
Check the format is STEP STEP is already selected. You can switch to any other output from the menu.
Convert and download Click Convert and your STEP file is ready in seconds. Download it straight away.
What is BREP? BREP is the native exact-geometry format of the OpenCascade kernel, used by FreeCAD, CadQuery and many engineering tools built on it.
Full name OpenCascade boundary representation Type Exact CAD geometry Used in FreeCAD, CadQuery, Salome, OpenCascade-based tools Strength Lossless for OpenCascade-based software. Limits Rarely supported outside the OpenCascade family. More about BREP What is STEP? STEP stores exact CAD geometry: true planes, cylinders, cones and freeform surfaces joined into solids. It is the standard way to move parts between CAD systems such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, CATIA and FreeCAD.
Full name ISO 10303 (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) Type Exact CAD geometry Used in SolidWorks, Fusion 360, Inventor, CATIA, FreeCAD, Onshape Strength Exact, editable geometry that every CAD program can open. Limits Not used directly by slicers or game engines; it has to be meshed first. More about STEP
Good to know Both BREP and STEP store exact CAD geometry, so this is a direct translation using the OpenCascade CAD kernel. We check the converted part has the same volume as the original.
Questions Do I lose any accuracy converting BREP to STEP? No. The exact geometry is translated directly; it is never turned into a mesh.
Are colours and assembly structure kept? Geometry is kept exactly. Colours and assembly names may not carry over between CAD formats.
Are my files uploaded? No. Conversion runs in your browser and your file stays on your computer.