The world’s leading solution for converting native 3D CAD data into rich 3D PDF documents.
Sharing your design with non-CAD users or those without a seat of CAD software is often difficult.
Tetra4D Converter is the world’s leading solution for converting native 3D CAD data into interactive 3D PDF documents that can be shared with anyone.
Note: Tetra4D Reviewer is included FREE with Tetra4D Converter and Tetra4D Enrich. Reviewer is a standalone x64bit native CAD viewer, mock-up tool, and translator. Learn More.
Why this is important:
With Tetra4D Converter you can share your 3D CAD data, controlling what data is included such as precise solid geometry, PMI/views and meta-data, in a highly compressed viewable format. And because Adobe Reader is installed on 98% of desktops worldwide, anyone needing to view your 3D data already has all the software they need.
- Convert CATIA®, PTC® Creo, Pro/E, NX™, Solid Edge®, SolidWorks®, Autodesk® Inventor®, Autodesk AutoCAD® and other major CAD formats to 3D PDF
- Includes 3D PDF conversion to neutral formats such as, STEP, JT, Parasolid, 3MF, IGES and JT
- Control whether recipients of your 3D PDFs can measure, section, comment on or export 3D data with Adobe’s powerful security features
Uses: 3D CAD viewing and sharing, collaboration, design review, product presentations, CAD data translation
DID YOU KNOW: Looking to add more to your 3D PDF? Our Tetra4D Enrich software lets you easily customize templates, add tables and view thumbnails, and combine different types of product data!
Note: Tetra4D Converter was previously called 3D PDF Converter.
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Features & Benefits
of Tetra4D Converter
Share CAD Data with Anyone
No need to own or learn to use expensive 3D CAD systems. With Tetra4D Converter you can accurately convert 3D data from the latest versions of CATIA, Pro/E, SOLIDWORKS, Inventor, and all other major CAD applications to 3D PDF directly inside Adobe Acrobat Pro.
Translate CAD Data
Export precise geometric 3D CAD data to STEP, IGES, JT, STL, Parasolid and ACIS from all major CAD formats for use in downstream applications.
Security Options
Ensure your intellectual property is only opened by the intended recipient with Adobe Acrobat’s password security. Control access to views, and user ability to mark up and export files.
Always Viewable in Acrobat Reader
Tetra4D Converter is built using the native technology found in all Acrobat products ensuring 3D content is displayed accurately every time it is opened with Acrobat Reader.
Transition from MBD to MBE
Tetra4D Converter provides the tools you need to share Model Based Designs with suppliers, with full support for import of PMI data such as dimensions, tolerances, annotations and intelligent PMI view states.
Collaborate with Your Team
Given the ubiquity of Adobe Reader, 3D PDF files can be viewed, commented on and shared by virtually anyone. Creation of views, measurements and sectioning functions make collaboration simple and efficient.
Full Representation of CAD Data in a Compressed File
3D PDF’s are up to 97% smaller than the original CAD model enabling easy electronic sharing.
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The Nitty Gritty
Learn about the latest release of Tetra4D Converter, import and export formats as well as systems requirements.
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Version Log
What’s New in Tetra4D Converter 2024 SP1
The release adds support for the following formats:
- Autodesk Inventor: Up to 2025
- CATIA V5: Up to V5_6R2024
- PTC Creo: Pro/Engineer 19.0 to Creo 11.0
- Siemens PLM Software NX: V11.0 to NX 12, and up to NX 2406
License Manager
Tetra4D Converter has an improved license manager for versions 2016 and up. Major releases will require a new serial number for all users. Please contact support@tetra4d.com if you have any questions regarding your license.
3D Import Formats
| Format | Version | Extensions | Tess | B-rep | PMI |
| 3MF | 1.2.3 | 3MF |  |
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| ACIS | Up to v2023 | SAT, SAB | |
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| Autodesk AutoCAD | Up to 2019 | DWG, DXF | |
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| Autodesk DWF | Any | DWF | |
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| Autodesk Inventor | Up to 2025 | IPT, IAM | |
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| CATIA V4 | Up to 4.2.5 | MODEL, SESSION, DLV, EXP | |
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| CATIA V5 | Up to V5-6R2024 | CATDrawing, CATPart, CATProduct, CATShape, CGR | |
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| CATIA V6 | Up to V5-6 R2019 (R29) | 3DXML | |
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| Creo- Pro/E | Pro/Engineer 19.0 to Creo 11.0 | ASM, NEU, PRT, XAS, XPR | |
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| FBX | ASCII: from 7100 to 7400. Binary: All | FBX | |
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| glTF | 2.0 | GLTF, GLB | |
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| I-deas | Up to 13.x (NX 5), NX I-deas 6 | MF1, ARC, UNV, PKG | |
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| IFC | IFC2x Editions 2, 3 and 4 | IFC, IFCZIP | |
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| IGES | 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 | IGS, IGES | |
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| JT | Up to 10.9 | JT | |
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| Parasolid (X_T) | Up to v36.1 | X_B, X_T, XMT, XMT_TXT | |
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| PRC | All versions | PRC | |
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| REVIT | Up to 2024 | RVT, RFA | |
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| Rhino | 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 | 3DM | |
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| Siemens PLM Software NX | Unigraphics V11.0 to NX 12.0, and up to NX2406 | PRT | |
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| Solid Edge | V19 – 20, ST – ST10, up to 2024 | ASM, PAR, PWD, PSM | |
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| SolidWorks | Up to 2024 | SLDASM, SLDPRT | |
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| STEP | AP 203 E1 / E2, AP 214, AP 242 | STP, STEP, STPZ | |
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| STEP XML | All versions | STPX, STPXZ | |
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| Stereo Lithograpy (STL) | All versions | STL | |
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| U3D | ECMA-363 (1st, 2nd and 3rd editions) | U3D | |
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| VDA-FS | Version 1.0 and 2.0 | VDA | |
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| VRML | V1.0, V2.0 | WRL, VRML | |
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| Wavefront | Any | OBJ | |
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Legend
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3D Export Formats
| Format | Extensions | Tess | B-rep | PMI |
| 3MF | 3MF | |
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| ACIS | SAT, SAB | — | |
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| FBX | FBX | |
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| GLTF | GLTF, GLB | |
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| IGES | IGS, IGES | — | |
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| JT | JT | |
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| Parasolid | X_T | — | |
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| STEP | STP, STEP | |
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| Stereo Lithography | STL | |
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| VRML | VRML | |
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| U3D | U3D | |
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| X3D | X3D | |
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| Wavefront | OBJ | |
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Legend
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| not supported |
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2D Import Formats
| File Format | File Extension | Version |
| CATIA V5 Drawing | Catdrawing | Up to V5 R19 |
| HP Graphics Library | HPL, HGL, PLT, HPGL | |
| PostScript | PS |
System Requirements
- Tetra4D Converter requires Adobe Acrobat Pro 2020, Acrobat Pro 2017 or Acrobat Pro DC
- 1.5GHz or faster processor
- 1GB RAM
- 200MB of available hard-disk space
- 1024×768 (minimum)screen resolution
- Video hardware acceleration (optional)
- One of the following Microsoft® Windows® operating systems:
- Windows Server 2008 R2 ( 64 bit)
- Windows Server 2012 R2 (64 bits)
- Windows Server 2016 (64 bits)
- Windows Server 2019 (64 bits)
- Windows 7 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit)
- Windows 11
System Requirements for Acrobat DC- 1.5GHz or faster processor
- Windows Server 2008 R2 (64 bit), 2012 (64 bit), 2012 R2 (64 bit), 2016 (64 bit), or 2019 (64 bit); Windows 7 SP1 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 8, 8.1 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 10 (32 bit and 64 bit), Windows 11
- 1GB of RAM
- 4.5GB of available hard-disk space
- 1024×768 screen resolution
- Internet Explorer 8, 9, or 10 (Windows 8 minimum), 11; Firefox Extended Support Release
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