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Basic information about IFC file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension IFC（*.IFC or *.ifc）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the IFC file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the IFC file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the IFC file with their brief description and a list of programs that support IFC file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the IFC file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the IFC file?
How to open a IFC file?
What programs do I need to open a IFC file?
What programs help to create and edit a IFC file?
How to convert IFC files to another file format?
How to convert another files to IFC file format?

1.Detail information about IFC file extension: Industry Foundation Classes File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert IFC files
File type	Industry Foundation Classes File	Category	3D Image Files
Developer	BuildingSMART	File format	Binary
Description	IFC file is a Industry Foundation Classes File developed by BuildingSMART. Model file created in the Industry Foundation Classes (IFC) format, which is an open file format used by Building Information Modeling (BIM) programs; contains a model of a building or facility, including spatial elements, materials, and shapes.
Windows	Adobe Acrobat DC Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD Tekla BIMsight Safe Software FME Desktop Trimble SketchUp with IFC2SKP plug-in CYPE Engineers CYPECAD Autodesk Revit 2018
macOS	Adobe Acrobat DC GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD

How to convert IFC files to another file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for IFC files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve IFC to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to IFC file format?

There are 6 records in our database eligible for another files to IFC file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to IFC conversion, you may use the option.

DXF to IFC	STP to IFC	STEP to IFC	IGES to IFC
DWG to IFC	IGS to IFC

Can't open a IFC file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.IFC”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the IFC extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support IFC file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of IFC files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a IFC file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a IFC file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a IFC file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the IFC file is damaged.
Whether the IFC file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the IFC file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the IFC file format is incompletely.
Whether the IFC file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a IFC file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a IFC file.

If the IFC file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.