Learn about CAD File Formats and APIs that can open and create CAD files

CAD stands for Computer Aided Design. The term CADD (for Computer Aided Design and Drafting) is also used. It is used for a 3D graphics file format and may contain 2D or 3D designs. CAD file is a digital file format of an object generated and used by CAD software. A CAD file contains a technical drawing, blueprint, schematic, or 3D rendering of an object. There may be other CAD tools that can be used to create, open, edit and export these .cad files to more widely used CAD drawing file formats. Below we are going to discuss about the most popular CAD File Formats and the most recommended software that can open, modify and convert it other popular formats.

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List of CAD File Extensions and Associated File Formats

Following is a list of common CAD file formats along with their file extensions.

SLDDRW File - SolidWorks Drawing File - What is .slddrw file and how to open it?

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GCODE File - What is a .gcode file and how to open it?

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FZZ File - Fritzing Shareable Project - What is an .fzz file and how to open it?

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PRT File Format - Creo Parametric Part

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PRT File Format - CADKEY Part File

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PAR File Format - Solid Edge Part File

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DXB File Format - Drawing Exchange Binary

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PC3 File Format - AutoCAD Plotter Configuration File

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AFS File Format - STAAD.foundation Project File

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CIR File Format - Micro-Cap Schematic File

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CPA File Format - CADSTAR PCB Archive File

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IBA File Format - Lectra Clothing Design Pieces File

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AXM File Format - FormIt Sketch File

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BDC File Format - West Point Bridge Designer Design File

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OPT File Format - Opterecenja File

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FZP File Format - Fritzing XML Part Description File

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RML - Redline Markup Language File

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DST - AutoCAD Sheet Set File

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ART File Format - ArtCAM Model File

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ASC File - Autodesk ASCII Export File

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ASM File - Solid Edge Assembly File

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CATPART File Format - CATIA V5 Part File

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RFA - Revit Family File

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RFT - Revit Family Template File

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CF2 File Format

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HPGL File Format - Learn from File Format Experts!

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DC3 File Format - What is .dc3 file and how to open it.

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DWF File Format

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DWFX File Format

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DWG File Format

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DXF File Format

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IFC File Format

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IGES File Format

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IGS File Format: 2D-3D Design Exchange File

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JVSG File Format - How to open JVSG file.

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NC File Format - Mastercam Numerical Control File

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NWC File Format

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NWD File Format

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NWF File Format

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PAT File Format

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PHJ - PhCNC Project File Format

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PLT File Format

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PSM File Format - Solid Edge Sheet Meta File

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PSS File Format - AutoCAD Plot Stamp Settings File

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RVT File Format

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SLDPRT - SolidWorks Part File Type

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STL File Format

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DGN - MicroStation CAD Design File Format

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DWT File Format

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