xCAD 3D File Formats Comparison Chart
Work with the File Formats Your Projects Need
Compare file import and export capabilities across xCAD 2D, Standard and Professional. Find the edition that fits your drafting, 3D modeling, engineering, and design exchange workflow.
Essential 2D drafting and drawing exchange for everyday design tasks.
Expanded format support for users combining drafting with 3D design.
Broader interoperability for advanced design and technical workflows.
Compare Supported File Types
Search by extension, format name, or application. Use the edition filters to narrow the list to formats supported by a particular version.
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| Format / Extension | 2D | Standard | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|
|
DWG - AutoCAD® Native Format |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
DWF - Autodesk® Drawing Web Format |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
DXF - Drawing Exchange Format |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
3DM - Rhino Format |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
3DS - Autodesk® 3D Studio format |
- |
✓ |
✓ |
|
3DV - VRML Worlds |
In |
In |
In |
|
3MF - 3D Manufacturing Format |
- |
Out |
Out |
|
3DXML - 3D XML |
- |
- |
Out |
|
ASAT - ACIS® |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
ASM - Pro/E/Creo/Solid Edge Assembly |
- |
- |
In |
|
CATPART - CATIA V5/V6 |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
CATPRODUCT - CATIA V5/V7 |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
ASC, PCD, PCG - Point Cloud Data |
- |
- |
In |
|
BMP - Bitmap |
Out |
Out |
Out |
|
CGM - Windows® Bitmap format |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
DAE - COLLADA Model |
- |
Out |
✓ |
|
DGN - Intergraph Microstation |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
EPS - Adobe® PostScript |
- |
✓ |
✓ |
|
FCD, FCW - Fast CAD format |
- |
In |
In |
|
FBX - FBX® data exchange technology |
- |
✓ |
✓ |
|
GEO - VRML Worlds |
- |
- |
In |
|
GIF - Graphics Interchange format (w/ Alpha Channel Support) |
Out |
Out |
Out |
|
IAM - Autodesk Inventor Assembly File |
- |
- |
In |
|
IPT - Autodesk Inventor Part File |
- |
- |
In |
|
IFC - Industry Foundation Classes |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
IGS - IGES Drawing |
- |
- |
In |
|
JPG - JPEG |
Out |
Out |
Out |
|
JPG - SDK sample filter JPEG |
- |
- |
Out |
|
KML, KMZ - Google Map Format |
- |
In |
In |
|
Model - CATIA V4 |
- |
- |
In |
|
OBJ - OBJ Drawing |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
PAR - Solid Edge Part |
- |
- |
In |
|
PRT - UG NX/Pro/E/Creo |
- |
- |
In |
|
PDF - Adobe® Portable Document Format |
Out |
Out |
Out |
|
PDF - Adobe® PRC Portable Document Format |
- |
- |
Out |
|
PDF - Adobe® 2D Portable Document Format |
In |
In |
In |
|
PDF - Adobe® 3D Portable Document Format |
- |
- |
Out |
|
PLT - Plotter file format language |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
PNG - Portable Network Graphic (w/ Alpha Channel Support) |
Out |
Out |
Out |
|
PRC - Product Representation Compact (3D PDF) |
- |
- |
Out |
|
PDF - Adobe® 2D Portable Document Format |
In |
In |
In |
|
Raster - Multiple 2D formats (referenced in this table) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
SAT - ACIS® |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
SAB - ACIS® |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
SHX - Shape file format |
- |
- |
Out |
|
SKP - Trimble SketchUp® format |
- |
✓ |
✓ |
|
SLDASM - SolidWorks Assembly |
- |
- |
In |
|
SLDPRT - SolidWorks Part |
- |
- |
In |
|
STEP - STEP Drawing |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
STL - Stereolithography format |
- |
✓ |
✓ |
|
STP - STEP Drawing |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
SVG - Scaleable Vector Graphics |
- |
Out |
Out |
|
XCW - xCAD® native format |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
U3D - Universal 3D |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
VDA - VDA-FS |
- |
- |
✓ |
|
WMF - Windows® Metafile |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
WRL - VRML Worlds |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
WRZ - VRML Worlds |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
|
X_B - Parasolids Binary |
- |
- |
In |
|
X_T - Parasolids Text |
- |
- |
In |
|
XYZ - Terrain Data |
- |
- |
In |
Reading the chart: “Import and export” indicates both directions are listed. “Import only” means the format can be brought into xCAD 3D; “Export only” means xCAD 3D can save or publish to that format. A dash indicates that support is not listed for the edition in the supplied comparison. The asterisk beside 2D’s FCD/FCW entry is retained from the source data; confirm its precise meaning before publishing.
Choose the Right Interoperability Level
Consider the formats used by your customers, suppliers, and project partners before selecting an edition.
2D drawings and documentation
Check the DWG, DXF, DWF, PDF, raster-image, and plotter-format entries if your work focuses on technical drawings, plans, and documentation.
3D models and manufacturing
Review formats such as STL, 3DS, FBX, SKP, OBJ, STEP, and ACIS when exchanging 3D models or preparing data for downstream applications.
Engineering and specialist CAD
Platinum lists additional specialist formats associated with systems such as CATIA, SolidWorks, Inventor, Creo, NX, and Solid Edge. Check individual rows to distinguish import from export.
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