# ExtractAltiumSTEPModels

> ExtractAltiumSTEPModels is a Python proof of concept for recovering STEP component models embedded in Altium .PcbDoc PCB project files. It locates model data in the archive's MODELS folder and converts a binary representation into an ASCII STEP file; the repository includes a sample LED model input and output.

- Type: Tool
- Targets: App
- Category: Binary analysis libraries
- Relationship: Foundation tool
- Sources reviewed: 2026-11-08
- Added to the catalog: 2026-11-09
- Original resource: <https://github.com/braincodec/ExtractAltiumSTEPModels>
- Primary source: <https://github.com/braincodec/ExtractAltiumSTEPModels/blob/dac513e52448151a454f206f8bff9598a13cf37f/README.md>
- Catalog page: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/extract-altium-step-models/>
- Record JSON: <https://awesomerea.org/resources/extract-altium-step-models/record.json>
- Chinese version: [简体中文](https://awesomerea.org/zh/resources/extract-altium-step-models/index.md)

## Requirements & limits

- **Prerequisites:** An Altium .PcbDoc file containing embedded STEP models.
- **Scope:** The project is presented as a proof of concept.
- **License:** No licence file in the repository.

## Primary sources

1. <https://github.com/braincodec/ExtractAltiumSTEPModels/blob/dac513e52448151a454f206f8bff9598a13cf37f/README.md>

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