Lightweight, offline, ready to use, no login. Measure dimensions and angles, review AP242 PMI, and inspect via projected, section, and exploded views, even on iPhone.
STEP File Viewer is a lightweight yet powerful tool for viewing .step and .stp files on macOS, iPad, and iPhone.
Key Features
• View STEP models in 3D with rotate, pan, and zoom controls using perspective projection.
• Display 3D models in solid, shaded, or wireframe modes.
• Load and view IGES/IGS models.
• Supports assembly-level colors and exploded views (requires the model to include assembly data).
• Parse and load STEP models as assemblies
• Support PMI annotations, dimension details, and model information panels in AP242 models for easier design review.
• Measure auto-detected hole features, bounding box dimensions, point-to-point distances, diameter/radius, and angles to verify key dimensions more quickly.
• Pin review notes on the model to record issues, jump back to each note’s viewpoint, and export a review report as PDF with screenshots.
• Apply axis-aligned section planes (XY, XZ, YZ) to reveal the model’s internal geometry.
• Explode model components to inspect the parts clearly in expanded space, with the ability to export selected parts as separate files.
• Export 3D models in STL, OBJ, glTF, GLB, or USDZ formats for further use or sharing.
• Capture high-quality viewport screenshots for easy sharing.
• No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Just a clean, efficient tool built for productivity.
The STEP format (ISO 10303) is widely supported by 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PLM applications.
Recommended For:
• Engineers & Designers: Review designs on the shop floor or during client meetings.
• Machinists & CNC Operators: Quickly verify part geometry before production.
• 3D Printing Enthusiasts: Easily convert professional STEP files to STL for slicing.
• Students & Educators: Visualize complex structures without expensive CAD licenses.
Pricing & Access
• Free: Load and view unlimited STEP models.
• Subscription: Unlimited access to all features. A single subscription covers macOS, iPhone, and iPad.
• Individual Unlocks: Get exactly what you need with one-time purchases for specific features—no subscription required.
• Payment is charged to your App Store account.
• Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends.
• Manage your subscriptions in the App Store settings.
Privacy & Purchase Terms
• Privacy Policy: https://apps.h53d.xyz/apps/step-file-viewer/policy.html
• Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Have questions or need support? Reach out to danjian42@gmail.com.
They have fixed bugs, instant response from developers, and support team.
Developer Response
Thank you for your valuable feedback! We are pleased to inform you that most of your concerns have been addressed in our latest update (v1.0.11):1, STEP/STP Export: You can now export parts in STEP (faceted) format.2, Exploded View Control: We have added a radius setting to the exploded view, giving you precise control over the distance between objects.3, Component visibility control is fully supported. You can easily hide unwanted parts by using the model structure tree nodes under "Model" in the sidebar. This will allow you to inspect the components hidden behind them.4, Regarding STL support: The core design and focus of this app is strictly dedicated to the high-fidelity loading and parsing of STEP models. Because STL files handle data quite differently (mesh vs. boundary representation), adding STL parsing is currently not aligned with our focus on optimizing the STEP model experience.We highly recommend updating to v1.0.11 to try out these new features. Thank you for helping us improve!
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Developer Response
Thanks.
• Improved task handling during startup, when opening models in succession, and when cancelling operations for more stable model loading.
• Reduced memory usage during large file exports and improved saving and sharing.
• File import and export on iPhone / iPad: confirmation is required above 50 MiB; operations are blocked above 100 MiB.
• File import and export on Mac: confirmation is required above 100 MiB; operations are blocked above 200 MiB.
Version 1.1.1
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Information
Provider
维 艾
Size
34.4 MB
Category
Developer Tools
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.0 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.0 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 12.0 or later.
Apple Vision Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
Languages
English and 4 more
English, French, German, Japanese, Simplified Chinese