IFC & BIM guides
Practical answers to the questions AEC teams actually ask about IFC files — start with What is an IFC file? if you are new to openBIM.
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How to convert IFC files to Revit or DWG without losing data
Every reliable way to turn an IFC into an editable RVT or DWG — what survives the trip, what gets lost, and the free checks to run before and after.
July 7, 2026
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How to open an IFC file without Revit
Received an .ifc and don't have Revit? Six free ways to open, inspect and extract IFC data — nothing to install, nothing uploaded.
July 7, 2026
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IFC vs RVT vs DWG: what's the difference in BIM?
IFC vs RVT vs DWG: what each format actually stores, when to send which one, and why 'just export it' loses data. A practical guide for AEC teams.
July 7, 2026
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IFC2x3 vs IFC4 vs IFC4x3: which version should you use?
The real differences between IFC schema versions — geometry, property sets, infrastructure support — and how to pick the right one for your project.
July 7, 2026
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How to export Revit to IFC correctly
The Revit IFC export settings that actually matter: mapping, property sets, base quantities and coordinates — plus how to verify the result for free.
July 7, 2026
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The best free IFC viewers in 2026, compared
Desktop, online and open-source IFC viewers compared honestly: features, file size limits, privacy, and which one fits each job.
July 7, 2026
