.iges IGES document
3D models
| MIME type | model/iges |
|---|---|
| Description | IGES document |
| Acronym | IGES – Initial Graphics Exchange Specification |
| Category | 3D models |
| Based on | text/plain |
| Other extensions | .igs |
Frequently asked questions
What is a .iges file?
A .iges file is a “IGES document” (MIME type model/iges). IGES stands for Initial Graphics Exchange Specification.
How do I open a .iges file?
With a 3D program such as Blender (free) or a suitable CAD viewer; Windows 3D Viewer also displays many formats.
How can you tell a genuine .iges file?
No fixed signature at the start of the file is registered for this format; it is recognised mainly by its extension. On Linux and macOS, file --mime-type example.iges shows the guessed type.
Which format is .iges based on?
Technically a .iges file is a subtype of “Plain text document” (text/plain), so programs for that base format can often read it too.
Which MIME type belongs to .iges?
The MIME type is model/iges. In the Apache web server: AddType model/iges .iges; in nginx: types { model/iges iges; }.