3D PDF Converter

3D PDF Converter is the world's leading solution for converting native 3D CAD data into rich, interactive 3D PDF documents, including full support for accurate BREP geometry and PMI.  Exclusively authorized by Adobe to run within Acrobat X Pro, only 3D PDF Converter running inside Acrobat allows you to turn on the measurement, sectioning, collaboration and powerful security features within the free Adobe® Reader.  

The 3.3 release includes updated support for CATIA V6, PTC Creo Elements and Parametric, SolidWorks 2010/2011, Siemens NX 7.5, Inventor 2011/2012, and Solid Edge ST3.

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• Convert native 3D CAD files into interactive 3D PDF documents

Convert 3D data from all major CAD applications into rich, interactive PDF documents. 3D data stored within PDF can be highly compressed – oftentimes less than 5% of the size of the native 3D CAD data. 

• Use 3D Reviewer to prepare CAD data before publishing to PDF

Merge CAD files, move and delete parts, create animations and exploded assemblies, create and manage bills of material and much more. Publish the results to 3D PDF. Learn more about 3D Reviewer below.

• Export to neutral 3D file formats directly from a 3D PDF document

Users can easily export precise BREP 3D CAD data to neutral file formats such as STEP, IGES, Parasolid, or STL for use in downstream CAD, CAM, CAE, 3D printing and more.  Export the entire assembly, or select which part model(s) to convert.

• Rapidly update documents when design data changes

When design changes happen, you can quickly and easily update the 3D data within a PDF.  Once you've created the 3D PDF template, it's effortless to republish your work instructions, service manuals, RFPs and any other document that contains 3D data.

• Include PMI (Product Manufacturing Information) when you import 3D data

PMI data such as dimensions, tolerances, and annotations , complete with intelligent PMI view states are imported and displayed in 3D PDF. Your company can easily share 3D model based definitions (3D MBD) with your supply chain. All they need is the free Adobe Reader.

• Support for the ISO PDF/E standard for exchange of engineering data.

Create 3D PDF documents that conform to the ISO PDF/E standard for the exchange of 2D and 3D engineering information. Use advanced tools within Adobe Acrobat X Pro to check standards compliance and fix those that do not.

• Work seamlessly with 3D PDF files in Microsoft SharePoint.

 Access SharePoint from any Acrobat Open or Save dialog box. Open 3D PDF files from SharePoint for viewing, collaboration, ad 3D data exchange. Check them out for editing, and then check them back in.

• Use free Adobe SendNow services to share large 3D PDF files

Use free Adobe SendNow online services from within Acrobat to send, share, and track large files without the headaches of email size restrictions, FTP sites, and costly overnight services.

• Use Collaborate Live to conduct real-time online 3D design reviews

Use the free Adobe Collaborate Live capabilities of Adobe Acrobat X Pro to conduct online design review. Simply send the 3D PDF to the recipients. Collaborate Live connects the PDFs so that only the commands to rotate, zoom, pan, change pages, etc., are sent back and forth. This results in much better performance than traditional web conferencing.

1.3 GHz or faster processor

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home, Professional, or Tablet PC Edition with Service Pack 3 for 32-bit (with Service Pack 2 for 64-bit); Windows Server® 2003 (32-bit and 64-bit; Service Pack 2 required for 64-bit); Windows Server® 2008 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Server® 2008 R2 (32-bit and 64-bit); Windows Vista® Home Basic, Home Premium, Business, Ultimate, or Enterprise with Service Pack 2 (32-bit and 64-bit); Microsoft Windows 7 Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate or Enterprise (32-bit and 64-bit)

Internet Explorer 7 or 8; Firefox 3.5 or 3.6

512 MB of RAM (1 GB recommended)

2 GB of available hard-disk space

1,024x768 screen resolution

Video hardware acceleration (optional)