Your file never leaves your browser

Free Online IFC Viewer
View IFC Files Instantly

Upload any IFC file and see it in interactive 3D — no download, no login, no limits. Works with exports from Revit, SketchUp, ArchiCAD, Tekla, and more.

📁

Drag & drop your .ifc file here

or click to browse — IFC2x3 and IFC4 supported

Ready

Want measurements, comments, voice notes, and AR? Create a free account to unlock the full BIM collaboration platform.

Sign Up Free →

Free Viewer vs Full Platform

The viewer above is just the beginning. Create a free account to unlock powerful collaboration tools.

Free Viewer (This Page)
  • ✓ View IFC files in 3D
  • ✓ Rotate, pan & zoom
  • ✓ Wireframe mode
  • ✓ 100% client-side (private)
  • ✓ IFC2x3 & IFC4 support
  • ✓ No account required
Full Platform (Free Sign-Up)
  • ★ Everything in Free Viewer
  • ★ IFC → GLB auto-conversion
  • ★ Comments pinned to 3D elements
  • ★ Voice & video notes
  • ★ AR viewing on mobile
  • ★ Portfolio gallery & sharing
  • ★ Team collaboration
  • ★ Cloud storage (1 GB free)
Create Free Account →

How to Export IFC from Your Software

Step-by-step guides for exporting IFC files from popular BIM and CAD applications.

Exporting IFC from Autodesk Revit

  1. Open your project in Revit
  2. Go to File → Export → IFC
  3. In the Export IFC dialog, click Modify Setup to configure options
  4. Select the IFC version — IFC4 is recommended for best compatibility
  5. Choose which elements to include (architecture, structure, MEP) under the export set
  6. Select a save location and click Export
  7. Upload the exported .ifc file to the viewer above
💡 Tip: Use the "IFC4 Reference View" export setup for the best balance between file size and visual quality.

Exporting IFC from SketchUp (SketchUp Pro / FrameBuilder)

  1. Open your model in SketchUp Pro
  2. Go to File → Export → 3D Model
  3. In the "Save as type" dropdown, select IFC File (*.ifc)
  4. Click Options to configure:
    • IFC version: choose IFC 4 or IFC 2x3
    • Spatial hierarchy: configure how groups/components map to IFC entities
  5. Choose a filename and click Export
💡 Tip: Assign IFC classifications to SketchUp components before exporting for accurate BIM data.

Exporting IFC from Graphisoft ArchiCAD

  1. Open your project in ArchiCAD
  2. Go to File → Save As
  3. Select IFC file (*.ifc) from the format dropdown
  4. Click Translator to choose export settings — use "General Translator" for broad compatibility
  5. Configure which stories, layers, and element types to include
  6. Click Save to export
💡 Tip: ArchiCAD's "IFC Translator" presets let you control exactly what gets exported. Use "Quantity Takeoff" translator for detailed property export.

Exporting IFC from Tekla Structures

  1. Open your model in Tekla Structures
  2. Select the objects you want to export (or select all)
  3. Go to File → Export → IFC
  4. Choose the IFC version: IFC4 or IFC2x3
  5. Configure export options:
    • Select object types (beams, columns, plates, bolts)
    • Choose property sets to include
  6. Click Export
💡 Tip: Export only visible objects for smaller, cleaner IFC files that load faster in viewers.

Exporting IFC from AutoCAD / AutoCAD Architecture

  1. Open your drawing in AutoCAD Architecture (or Civil 3D)
  2. Go to the Output tab on the ribbon
  3. Click Export to IFC (available in AutoCAD Architecture and Civil 3D)
  4. Configure mapping settings — AutoCAD objects map to IFC entities
  5. Select the IFC version and save location
  6. Click Export
⚠️ Note: Standard AutoCAD does not natively export IFC. You need AutoCAD Architecture, Civil 3D, or a third-party IFC plugin to enable export.

Exporting IFC from Autodesk Advance Steel

  1. Open your steel structure model in Advance Steel
  2. Go to Output tab → IFC Export
  3. In the Export dialog, configure:
    • IFC version: select IFC 2x3 or IFC 4
    • Element mapping: beams, columns, plates, connections
  4. Select whether to export all objects or selected objects only
  5. Choose a save location and click OK
💡 Tip: Use "Steel Fabrication" export preset for the most accurate structural steel representation.

Exporting IFC from FrameCAD

  1. Open your cold-formed steel framing model in FrameCAD Structure
  2. Navigate to File → Export
  3. Select IFC as the export format
  4. Configure which frame elements and assemblies to include
  5. Choose the output directory and click Export
💡 Tip: FrameCAD exports CFS framing as IFC structural member entities, preserving the frame hierarchy.

Exporting IFC from Vertex BD

  1. Open your building model in Vertex BD
  2. Go to File → Export → IFC
  3. Select the elements to export (walls, floors, roof, framing)
  4. Configure the IFC version and coordinate system
  5. Click OK to generate the IFC file
💡 Tip: Vertex BD can export both architectural (wall/floor/roof) and structural (framing) elements as separate IFC files for better coordination.

Exporting IFC from ScotSteel Design

  1. Open your structural steel model in ScotSteel Design
  2. Navigate to the Export / IFC menu
  3. Configure the export settings for your steel elements
  4. Select the IFC version and output folder
  5. Click Export to generate the .ifc file
🎥 Watch video tutorial on YouTube →
💡 Tip: See the video above for a detailed walkthrough of the ScotSteel Design IFC export process.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes! This free IFC viewer runs entirely in your web browser. Just drag and drop your .ifc file onto the page and it renders in interactive 3D instantly. No download, no installation, no account required. It works on any modern browser including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Yes, the IFC viewer on this page is 100% free with no limits on file size, number of views, or usage. For advanced features like cloud storage, collaboration tools, comments, voice notes, and augmented reality viewing, you can create a free Frame-Smart account which includes 1 GB of storage.
No — your file is processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly (WASM) technology. The IFC data never leaves your computer, making this viewer completely private and secure. All geometry parsing and 3D rendering happens locally on your device.
The viewer supports IFC2x3 and IFC4 — the two most commonly used IFC schema versions. These are the standard formats exported by all major BIM software including Autodesk Revit, Graphisoft ArchiCAD, Bentley, Trimble SketchUp, Tekla Structures, and more.
In Autodesk Revit, go to File → Export → IFC. In the dialog, select the IFC version (IFC4 Reference View is recommended), configure which elements to export, choose a save location, and click Export. Then upload the .ifc file to this viewer. See the full guide in the "Export Guides" section above.
This free viewer lets you quickly preview IFC files in 3D with basic controls (rotate, pan, zoom, wireframe). The full Frame-Smart platform adds cloud storage, IFC-to-GLB auto-conversion, comments pinned to 3D elements, voice & video notes, AR viewing on mobile, portfolio galleries, and team collaboration — all accessible with a free account.

Ready for the Full BIM Experience?

Join thousands of architects and engineers who use Frame-Smart to collaborate on 3D models. Free plan includes 1 GB storage.

Create Free Account →
🎉 Model Loaded Successfully

Unlock the Full BIM Platform

You just previewed your IFC file — nice! Create a free account to access powerful collaboration and analysis tools:

🔄 IFC → GLB Conversion
💬 3D Pinned Comments
🎙️ Voice & Video Notes
📱 AR Mobile Viewer
☁️ Cloud Storage (1 GB)
👥 Team Collaboration
🖼️ Portfolio Gallery
📐 Measurements & Tools
Create Free Account →