.STP File Extension

STP files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: STEP 3D CAD File

An STP file contains 3D object data in the STEP format. The STEP format is a standardized 3D model format. Engineers use it to transfer 3D models between CAD and CAM programs. The extensions .stp and ...

General Information

Title STP File Extension
Extension .stp, .step
Full Form Standard for The Exchange of Product model data
File Type 3D CAD File
Developer ISO
MIME Type model/step

File Function

Primary Function 3D model data exchange
Additional Functions CAD data archiving, collaboration
Features 3D geometry, assembly structure

File Characteristics

Quality High-precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Varies by software
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Product Design Yes
Engineering Yes
Manufacturing Yes
3D Printing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Embedded scripts
Best Practices Encryption, access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1984
Latest Version ISO 10303-242:2014

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .igs, .iges, .dxf, .dwg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk AutoCAD Paid Windows, Mac
SolidWorks Paid Windows
FreeCAD Free, Open-source Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 2: RoboHelp Stop List File

The STEP file format allows engineers to save and transfer 3D models between CAD and CAM programs. Before STEP existed, one program's users often could not open models from another program. The STP fi...

General Information

Title STP File Extension
Extension .stp
Full Form RoboHelp Stop List File
File Type Configuration File
Developer Adobe Systems
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store stop words
Additional Functions Facilitate search
Features Text-based, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Not applicable
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Help Documentation Yes
Content Management Yes
Information Retrieval Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Regular updates, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release With RoboHelp
Latest Version RoboHelp 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .hhp, .xpj, .hhk

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Adobe RoboHelp Commercial Windows

Type 3: SharePoint Template

Reuse customized SharePoint lists with templates. Templates save fields, formulas, formatting, and optionally data. Download templates for archiving or upload to another site. SharePoint sites support...

General Information

Title STP File Extension
Extension .stp
Full Form SharePoint Template
File Type Template File
Developer Microsoft
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store template
Additional Functions Provision sites, Transfer configurations
Features Reusable, Customizable

File Characteristics

Quality Depends on configuration
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with SharePoint Designer

Use Cases

Site Customization Yes
Content Management System Yes
Intranet Deployment Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Template injection
Best Practices Regular updates, Permission management

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release SharePoint 2001
Latest Version SharePoint Online, SharePoint 2019

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .wsp, .aspx, .master

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Microsoft SharePoint Subscription-based Windows Server
SharePoint Designer Free Windows

Type 4: Analysis Studio Project Information File

An STP file contains 3D object data in the STEP format. STP files conform to STEP Application Protocols. The STEP file format allows engineers to transfer 3D models between CAD and CAM programs. The...

General Information

Title .STP File Extension
Extension .stp
Full Form Analysis Studio Project Information File
File Type Project file
Developer Pitney Bowes Software Inc.
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store project data
Additional Functions Save analysis results
Features Data integration, Data analysis

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Spatial Analysis Yes
Data Visualization Yes
Business Intelligence Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Access control, Backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version MapInfo Pro v2019

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .tab, .map, .wor

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
MapInfo Pro Advanced Paid Windows