How to inspect IFC files
IFC is an exchange format for building information models. This viewer supports quick design, construction, and quantity-surveying review, not formal model validation or takeoff.
- Choose an unencrypted .ifc model.
- Let the browser build the spatial tree and geometry.
- Locate a storey or element and inspect its IFC type, GlobalId, and properties.
- Use hide, isolate, and fit-view controls to review an area.
What it helps with
- No Revit or Navisworks installation
- Element lookup through a spatial tree
- The file is parsed inside this browser tab and is not uploaded to FreeTool to use the tool.
Compatibility and limitations
- Very large models depend on device memory and GPU capacity
- No full schema validation, clash detection, or cost calculation
- Vendor-specific geometry and properties may be incomplete
Frequently asked questions
Can I open IFC on a phone?
Small models may work, but large models are better on a desktop browser with a capable GPU.
Can I edit the model?
No. This is a read-only viewer and never writes back to the IFC file.
Is the file uploaded?
The file is parsed inside this browser tab and is not uploaded to FreeTool to use the tool.