How to open .ifc file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .ifc file. The full name of the file is Industry Foundation Classes File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is BuildingSMART.

.ifc file extension (Industry Foundation Classes File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
3D Image Files BuildingSMART Industry Foundation Classes File
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Programs using this file extension: .ifc
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Adobe Acrobat XI
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2014
  • GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD
  • Tekla BIMsight
  • Safe Software FME Desktop
  • Constructivity Model Viewer
  • Trimble SketchUp with IFC2SKP plug-in
  • CYPE Engineers CYPECAD
MAC OS
MAC
  • Adobe Acrobat XI
  • GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD


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