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Create 3D animations with our easy-to-use and free tool. Our tool lets you upload a STEP (STEP-File) 3D model file, and from this, create an animated MP4 (MPEG-4) file that you can then download and share without the need for any complex 3D modeling software.
Our STEP to MP4 animation tool includes options to adjust the camera position within the 3D world, set the resolution of the generated MP4 file, and, if your STEP file contains any animations, allow you to set the animation to play. To get started, please click the Upload button and select your STEP file.
Here are three simple steps to create an MP4 file from a STEP file.
| Extension | STEP |
| Full Name | STEP-File |
| Type | 3D Model |
| Mime Type | application/octet-stream |
| Format | Text |
| Tools | STEP Converters, 3D Model Voxelizer, Create STEP Animation, Text to STEP, STEP Viewer |
| Open With | CAD Assistant |
The STEP file format is a 3D format defined in 1994 and used to store 3D objects for use in computer-aided design (CAD) applications. STEP files are text-based, formatted files containing one command per line, with a full 3D model comprising of many commands.
Although STEP files are widely supported by most CAD applications, the format does have its limitations, such as the necessity to read the complete file into memory in order to parse the contents, and due to the textual storage of information, the files can be quite large and time-consuming to process.
MP4 files, when imported, will be converted to 3D geometry comprising vertices and faces. If the MP4 file contains color information, this will be converted where possible.
| Extension | MP4 |
| Full Name | MPEG-4 |
| Type | Video |
| Mime Type | video/mp4 |
| Format | Binary |
| Tools | MP4 Converters |
The MP4 video format is a standard format for video encoding and storage. In order to minimize file sizes, the format employs a lossy compression method that reduces the amount of data needed to store the video content without any noticeable loss in quality.
Due to its small size and efficient compression methods, the MP4 format is ideally suited for online video streaming. The MP4 format may use a variety of CODECs, which are usually supported by most MP4 players, with additional CODECs downloadable if needed.
Yes. If your STEP file is compressed, our tool will detect this automatically and load the 3D model from the STEP file as normal.
Many 3D file conversion websites use the same off-the-shelf components to convert files, these often lack features and full STEP file compatibility. Our bespoke file conversion tools offer full STEP file compatibility and have been developed in-house by a team of developers, some of whom have over 30 years of experience working with 3D graphics file formats, meaning our tools will convert your STEP file quickly and accurately with maximum compatibility.
First click the "Upload..." button, select your STEP file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the STEP to MP4 conversion has completed, you can download your MP4 file straight away.
Our STEP to MP4 file converter is up to 4x faster than other online or offline file converters, meaning your files are converted quickly and hassle-free. Smaller files are typically converted instantly, while larger files will take longer to process.
We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.
Yes, of course! We do not store the STEP file you submit to us. The resulting MP4 file, once created is deleted 20 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.
No. All our conversion tools process your STEP file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted MP4 file quickly.
Yes! Our STEP to MP4 tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.
Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our STEP conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.
Yes. When you have converted your STEP to MP4, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.
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