1) Upload STEP file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: dwg, dwf, dwfx, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd
2) Set converting STEP to HPGL options
3) Get converted file
Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your STEP file.
Set Conversion Options: Choose HPGL as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click «Download Converted File» to get your HPGL file.
File extension | .STEP |
Category | File |
Description | STEP is an international standard for representing 3D CAD models. It is used in engineering and manufacturing for exchanging precise 3D data between CAD systems. |
Associated programs | FreeCAD, SolidWorks, CATIA, AutoCAD, Fusion 360 |
Developed by | ISO |
MIME type | application/step |
Useful links | https://www.file-extensions.org/step-file-extension More detailed information on STEP files |
Conversion type | STEP to HPGL |
File extension | .HPGL, .PLT, .HPGL2, .HGL, .HG, .HPG, .HP, .HP1, .HP2, .HPL |
Category | CAD File |
Description | HPGL is a language, whose elements form strings, which are directed to a printer and command it to draw linear (not dotted) objects. HPGL files are appreciated for compact size and easy rendering. Each HPGL instruction is represented as a code consisting of two letters and one or several numbers. As a rule, HPGLs contain sets of commands. To name a few, IN launches the drawing operation, CI25 stands for a circle (radius 25 mm); PU10,70 gets the pen up and to the point, which has coordinates 10, 70. There are several utilities out there working on different OSs, which you can use to open these files. |
Associated programs | |
Developed by | Hewlett-Packard (HP) |
MIME type | |
Useful links | More detailed information on HPGL files |
Feature | Online Converters | CoolUtils Desktop | Excel Built-in | Other Software |
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Batch Conversion | Limited | ✅ Unlimited | Manual only | Limited |
File Size Limit | 1-5MB | ✅ No limits | System dependent | Varies |
Privacy & Security | Upload required | ✅ 100% offline | ✅ Local only | Varies |
Conversion Speed | Internet dependent | ✅ Fast local processing | Slow | Medium |
Advanced Options | Basic | ✅ Full customization | Limited | Basic |
Cost | Free/Premium | One-time purchase | Requires Office | Subscription |
Formatting Preservation | Good | ✅ Excellent | Good | Varies |
Multiple Formats Support | Limited | ✅ 40+ formats | Few formats | Limited |