Solidworks Future Version File Converter Link -

Install a temporary virtual machine with the newer SolidWorks version (30-day trial). Open the file, use Defeature to remove intellectual property, then save as STEP. Import STEP to your older machine.

If you need to exchange files across SOLIDWORKS versions today, here is the recommended process (no third-party purchase required): solidworks future version file converter link

As of April 2026, this converter is a community-requested concept. No official link exists. For actual cross-version work today, use: Install a temporary virtual machine with the newer