Solidworks: Future Version File Converter Link [exclusive]

: Go to File > Save As and select the desired previous version from the "Save as type" dropdown menu.

: You can open parts and assemblies from the current release using Service Pack 5 (SP5) of the previous year's release. For example, SOLIDWORKS 2024 files can be opened in SOLIDWORKS 2023 SP5.

How to Convert a Future Version of a SolidWorks File - Sibe PDM

: Sites like Onshape can often open newer SOLIDWORKS files and export them to a STEP format that your older version can read.