Three-d format
IGES Sample Files
IGES (.iges, .igs) files are a long-standing CAD exchange format for surfaces, wireframes, and manufacturing-oriented geometry handoff. Use sample IGES files to validate legacy CAD import paths, surface translation, and compatibility across design and production systems.
2 files
All to 1MB
SHA256 verified
Manifest included
Quick facts
Files first
IGES Sample Files — Download
Use cases
IGES Testing Workflows
Use the file table first, then branch into compare or FAQ only if the task needs more context.
Compare and decide
IGES Format Comparisons
FAQ and reference
IGES File FAQ
Checksum Verification
Use checksums to confirm file integrity after download.
shasum -a 256 your_file_name_here
# Compare output with SHA256 values listed above.Where is the machine-readable manifest?
Use the manifest when you need stable names, SHA256 values, and URLs for automation.
Validation Methodology
- Validate extension and MIME detection before processing.
- Benchmark performance with small and larger files.
- Test malformed-input handling and error messaging.
Fixture Matrix
Use the curated IGES matrix to choose the right clean, edge-case, and broken fixtures for this format.
Open Matrix
Workflow Packs