Guides

Step-by-step guides for each converter

6 walkthroughs, sorted by first publication, with the exact commands, options, sample output and batch scripts for each converter.

Each guide covers

  • The exact commands to run
  • The options of the converter
  • Sample output
  • Batch scripts for whole folders

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  1. RVT

    How to Check Which Revit Version Saved an RVT File

    Find the Revit version of an RVT or RFA file without opening it in Revit: read the BasicFileInfo stream with a short Python script. Works for 2014 to 2027.

    Read the guide: How to Check Which Revit Version Saved an RVT FileRVT to IFC

  2. RVT

    How to Convert RVT to IFC: Free RVT to IFC Converter

    Convert RVT to IFC4 free and without Revit or an Autodesk license. Offline download for Windows with profiles for coordination, geometry or the full model.

    Read the guide: How to Convert RVT to IFC: Free RVT to IFC ConverterRVT to IFC

  3. IFC

    How to Convert IFC to Excel: Free Offline Tool

    Convert IFC files to an Excel workbook with all objects, property sets and quantities. Free offline converter for IFC2x3 and IFC4, Windows.

    Read the guide: How to Convert IFC to Excel: Free Offline ToolIFC to Excel

  4. RVT

    How to Convert Revit to Excel Without a License

    Get the data out of Revit RVT files without a Revit license: elements.xlsx with one row per element, plus GLB, properties JSONL and IFC4. Windows, offline.

    Read the guide: How to Convert Revit to Excel Without a LicenseRevit to Excel

  5. CAD

    CAD Drawing to Excel: Extract AutoCAD Data Without a License

    Convert DWG files to Excel, CSV and JSONL without AutoCAD, plus DXF and SVG drawings. Free offline converter for DWG R13 to 2018, Windows.

    Read the guide: CAD Drawing to Excel: Extract AutoCAD Data Without a LicenseCAD Drawing to Excel

  6. RVT

    RVT to Excel Converter: Extract Revit Model Data

    Read Revit RVT and RFA files without Revit: GLB geometry, properties JSONL, IFC4 and elements.xlsx, one row per element. Windows, offline, free.

    Read the guide: RVT to Excel Converter: Extract Revit Model DataRevit to Excel

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