3D objects in STEP format (.stp, .step) can be most likely exported in plain polygon graphics (.ply) for data exchange purposes., however it will only work for meshes. This can be achieved using many 3D modeling / CAD programs or dedicated converters
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Conversion of step file format to ply file format beta
Search for step to ply converter or software able to handle these file types.
Convert ISO-10303 STEP product data file to Polygon graphics.
We have found 5 software records in our database eligible for .step to .ply file format conversion.
Microsoft Windows software 
- convert step to ply on Windows
AutoCAD
Leading 2D and 3D CAD development software from Autodesk
File extension | Convert | Open | Save | Edit | Create | Import | Export | Extract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Convert from step file | Yes, AutoCAD supports step file conversion as a source file type. | Yes | Yes | step editor | Yes | No | No | No |
to ply file | No | Yes | Yes | ply editor | No | No | No | No |
The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned step to ply. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.
PolyTrans|CAD+DCC
A 3D CAD translation software
Autoconverter
A converter for 3D formats
Apple macOS / Mac OS X software 
- convert step to ply on OS X
Afanche 3D Viewer for Mac
A Mac version of the popular 3D visualisation software
AutoCAD for Mac
A Mac version of popular Autodesk AutoCAD software
Additional links: Open step file, Open ply file
STEP
Files with step extension are quite often found as 3D model / part files saved in STEP (Standard for the Exchange of Product Data) format.
PLY
Files with ply extension can be found as various polygon 3D data files generated by many 3D modeling or CAD programs.
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