Free .cim conversion.
We built a free tool to convert your CimPACK .cim files into formats you can use — starting with EPS and SVG. The catch? Our translator is new and we need real-world files to improve it. Share some of your .cim files with us, and convert as many as you want.
Register for free conversionAfter Arden's acquisition of Cimex Corporation, the only upgrade path for CimPACK leads to Arden. But as of today, no one we've spoken to has seen the new Arden diemaking software — and those who may have are under NDA. If your experience is different, we'd genuinely like to hear about it. In the meantime, your existing work doesn't have to stay locked away.
We know you loved Cimex and the people there. We also know that the transition to Arden may not feel the same. We want you to love our software and our people the way you loved theirs — and the best way to start is by being useful. This converter is our way of introducing ourselves. No pitch, no pressure — just a tool that solves a real problem you have right now, and a chance for us to get to know each other.
Upload your CimPACK .cim files and get them back in formats you can work with. We know EPS isn't a die-making-specific format — the industry standard exchange formats are CF2 and CFF2, along with CFF1 where supported, followed by DDES2/DDES3, then DXF/DWG, and native formats like your .cim and our own .crr. We're starting with EPS and SVG today, with CF2, DXF/DWG, and other die-specific formats on the roadmap.
Known and loved by diemakers for being easier, faster, and very efficient. We've heard from users that there are things to improve — especially how we handle rule types, depths, pointage, and kerf — and we're actively working on it. Ask us how you can join us in this journey so you get exactly what you need.
SteelRules currently runs on our proven Graphite CAD engine (x32). We're planning the move to x64 — either by updating Graphite directly, or by building on our Cobalt engine if we need both macOS and Windows x64 support.
Full 3D CAD power comparable to SolidWorks, CATIA, Pro/Engineer, and Autodesk Inventor — but with the flexibility that Rules, SteelRules, and the Ashlar-Vellum products are known for. Plenty of horsepower to draw on.
We're already using AI to accelerate the development of SteelRules and other AlphaCorr and Ashlar-Vellum software. We're also investigating ways AI can directly assist and accelerate the art of diemaking itself.
Enterprise-scale customer, production, and resource management systems used to require enterprise-scale budgets. With AI development assistance, comparable systems can now be deployed at even the smallest shop — and integration with existing systems is often a snap.
This converter is completely free. The catch? We need your help. Our translator is new and we need real-world .cim files to make it better. Share some of your files with us, and you can convert as many as you want — one private conversion for every file you share. We'll use your shared files only to test and improve the translator. They will never be shared with anyone else.
And here's what you get back: as we improve the converter, we'll automatically re-run your shared files against the latest version. Updated results appear on your dashboard for re-download — along with new output formats as they become available, including CF2, CFF2, DDES2/DDES3, DXF/DWG, and native SteelRules (.crr).
This service is free during the early access period. We reserve the right to limit access to AlphaCorr customers or to charge for conversions in the future.
Create a free account with your email. Takes 30 seconds.
Upload any .cim file from CimPACK. Up to 10 MB per file.
Get your EPS file instantly. Open it in Illustrator, SteelRules, or any EPS-compatible tool.
Your CimPACK files contain real work — tooling layouts, die designs, packaging structures built over years. We'll help you put them back to work.
Create your free accountAlphaCorr is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Arden Software, Cimex Corporation, or Esko. CimPACK, Arden, and Esko are trademarks of their respective owners. All trademarks referenced on this page belong to their respective holders. This tool was independently developed by AlphaCorr to assist former CimPACK users.