CATIA
- Developer Dassault
- Platforms Desktop
- Operating Systems Windows
- Supported formats 23
- Rating
CATIA supports 23 different file extensions and has the ability to open, modify and convert them to alternative formats. The table presents details about the program’s capabilities and compatible file extensions.
CATIA is a versatile tool supporting multiple file extensions, ideal for everyday tasks. With it, access files in DXF, DWG, STL and numerous other formats seamlessly.
CATIA allows converting files from one format to another, simplifying file sharing.
Visit the official Dassault developer website to get the latest version of CATIA.
CATIA supported file formats
- File Extension 3DXML
- File Extension 3MF
- File Extension CATDRAWING
- File Extension CATPART
- File Extension CATPRODUCT
- File Extension CATSHAPE
- File Extension CGR
- File Extension DLV
- File Extension DLV4
- File Extension DWG
- File Extension DXF
- File Extension EXP
- File Extension IGS
- File Extension JT
- File Extension MCX
- File Extension MOD
- File Extension MODEL
- File Extension PDF
- File Extension SBSAR
- File Extension SESSION
- File Extension STEP
- File Extension STL
- File Extension STP
Convert files using CATIA
- CGR to STP
- DXF to STEP
- STEP to STP
- JT to DXF
- STP to STEP
- CATDRAWING to DXF
- MODEL to PDF
- CGR to IGS
- STP to DXF
- CATPRODUCT to PDF
- STL to IGS
- STEP to PDF
- CATPART to STP
- CATPART to DXF
- CATPART to IGS
- CATPRODUCT to STP
- STL to STEP
- CATPRODUCT to IGS
- 3DXML to PDF
- CATPART to DWG
- JT to STP
- CATDRAWING to IGS
- CATDRAWING to DWG
- STEP to DXF
- DXF to STP
- MODEL to DXF
- 3DXML to 3MF
- STEP to CGR
- CATPART to STEP
- STP to IGS
- CATDRAWING to PDF
- IGS to STP
- EXP to PDF
- 3DXML to CGR
- DLV to PDF
- JT to PDF
- STL to PDF
- STL to CGR
- MODEL to STEP
- DXF to IGS
- IGS to PDF
- JT to STEP
- CGR to DXF
- 3DXML to IGS
- IGS to CATDRAWING
- DXF to EXP
- MODEL to DWG
- CATPART to PDF
- STEP to IGS
- STP to PDF
- 3DXML to DWG
- IGS to DXF
- STL to DXF
- 3DXML to STEP
- CATPRODUCT to DXF
- STL to STP
- IGS to STEP
- JT to DWG
- MODEL to 3MF
- EXP to DXF
- 3DXML to DXF
- 3DXML to STP
- 3DXML to CATDRAWING
- CATPRODUCT to STEP
CATIA alternatives
| Software | Developer | Platforms | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| FastCAM MTO | FastCAM | Windows | 4.9 out of 5 (48 reviews) |
| TurboViewer | IMSI Design | Apple iOS | 4.9 out of 5 (43 reviews) |
| CircuitCAM | LKSoftWare | Windows | 4.8 out of 5 (42 reviews) |
| CATIA MultiCAx plug-in | Dassault | Windows | 4.6 out of 5 (45 reviews) |
| ProjectDox | Avolve | Windows | 4.6 out of 5 (47 reviews) |
| Tekla Structures software | Tekla | Windows | 4.5 out of 5 (40 reviews) |
| ViewMate Pro | Pentalogix, INC | Windows | 4.5 out of 5 (43 reviews) |
| eMachineShop | eMachineShop | Windows | 4.4 out of 5 (44 reviews) |
| SketchUp STL | Trimble Navigation | Linux, Mac OS, Windows | 4.3 out of 5 (41 review) |
| Vector CAD | IMService | Windows | 4.1 out of 5 (44 reviews) |
Effective Solutions for CATIA Problems
How can I make CATIA the default program to open files?
Change a default app in Windows
- Start by right-clicking on your file, then select the "Open with" option and choose "Choose another app" from the menu that appears;
- From the list of applications in the pop-up window, find and select CATIA as your desired application;
- Check the "Always use this app" checkbox, and then click "OK" to set your chosen app as the default for opening files.
Change Default Program on Mac
- Initiate a right click or use Control + left click on the desired file to open a menu where you can select various actions;
- Choose "Open in Application" and click "Other";
- In the lower section of the window, you’ll find the "Enable" menu, with "Recommended Programs" pre-selected as the default option;
- Select "All Programs" in this menu, and then search for CATIA. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make sure it’s the default option.
Why does CATIA quit or crash unexpectedly?
The likely cause of CATIA crashing is lack of software updates. Install the latest updates available for developer products.
A simple restart of your computer can often fix many common problems, which is why it is the recommended first step before making any adjustments to your software settings.