Online STEP Viewer · Free · No installation

    Open a STEP file in your browser in 60 seconds

    Import a STEP or STP file directly in your browser — no SolidWorks, no Fusion 360, nothing to install. Share an interactive link with your client in under a minute.

    Open my STEP file

    Free plan · No installation required

    What is a STEP / STP file?

    The STEP format (Standard for the Exchange of Product model data, ISO 10303) is the universal exchange standard for mechanical engineering. It contains precise 3D geometry (NURBS, solids) exported from SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, NX or Creo. It's the format sent by design offices, subcontractors and suppliers. Problem: opening it requires an expensive CAD license — or a specialized viewer. OmniView 3D converts your STEP into an interactive web viewer, directly in the browser.

    Try the STEP viewer — free, no installation

    3 models included · No credit card · EU hosted

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    How to view a STEP file online

    Step 1

    Upload your STEP file

    Drag and drop your file. Conversion is automatic, in the browser.

    Step 2

    Get a shareable link

    A private URL is generated in 60 seconds. Share it by email, Slack or WhatsApp.

    Step 3

    Your recipient opens it in their browser

    No account, no installation, no plugin. Works on all devices.

    Everything you can do with OmniView's STEP viewer

    Native STEP and STP import via WebAssembly (occt-import-js) — CAD geometry preserved
    Smooth rotation, zoom and pan on desktop and mobile
    One-click exploded view of assemblies (Pro plan)
    Automatic dimensions and bounding box
    Private shareable link — your client needs no account
    Native AR on iOS and Android from the shared link
    EU hosting (AWS Ireland), native GDPR compliance
    Access control: private, public, or password-protected link
    iFrame embed to integrate the viewer into your website
    Manual or automatic file deletion

    Who uses it and for what?

    Engineering teams

    Share a STEP with a client, subcontractor or workshop without them needing SolidWorks. Design reviews become asynchronous.

    B2B sales

    Present a part or assembly to a prospect on their phone, in a meeting or remotely — no PowerPoint required.

    Field service & aftersales

    Access 3D spare parts models from a link, on tablet or mobile, without connecting to the internal CAD server.

    Frequently asked questions

    How to open a STEP file without SolidWorks?

    Upload your STEP file to OmniView 3D. Conversion happens automatically in the browser via WebAssembly (occt-import-js). You get an interactive 3D viewer in 60 seconds, with no need to install SolidWorks, Fusion 360 or any other CAD software.

    What is the difference between STEP and STP?

    STEP and STP refer to the same format (ISO 10303). .step and .stp are two file extensions for the same standard. OmniView 3D imports both without distinction.

    Can I share a STEP file with someone who has no CAD software?

    Yes. OmniView 3D generates a shareable URL. Your recipient clicks the link and views the 3D model in their browser — no account, no installation, no CAD software needed.

    Is the OmniView 3D STEP viewer free?

    OmniView 3D offers a free Starter plan including 3 models and 100 MB storage, no credit card required. The Pro plan (€49/month) unlocks 50 models, exploded view, dimensions and white-label.

    Which CAD software exports STEP files?

    SolidWorks, CATIA, Fusion 360, NX (Siemens), Creo (PTC), FreeCAD, OpenSCAD and most professional CAD tools export to STEP. It is the standard exchange format for mechanical engineering.

    Does the STEP viewer work on mobile?

    Yes. The OmniView 3D viewer is optimized for iOS and Android. Your recipient can rotate, zoom and inspect the model from their phone without a dedicated app. AR is available natively on compatible devices.

    Are uploaded STEP files secure?

    Yes. OmniView 3D hosts your files on AWS eu-west-1 (Ireland, EU). Storage is encrypted, links are private by default and you can delete a model at any time. No files are used to train AI.

    STEP vs GLB: which to use for sharing a 3D model?

    STEP is the reference format for industrial CAD files (precise geometry, NURBS). GLB is the optimized web format (lighter, real-time rendering). For sharing with engineers, STEP direct is ideal. For client presentations or embedding on a website, converting to GLB improves performance.

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