IFC View
3D IFC and BIM model viewer for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Support
Have a question, found a bug, or have a suggestion? Write to filipe@filipegoncalves.me. Emails are answered personally, usually within two working days.
Frequently asked questions
- Which devices does the app run on? IFC View is a single app for Mac, iPad and iPhone. One download, one purchase — the Pro upgrade is shared across your devices through your Apple Account.
- What files are supported?
.ifcand.ifczipmodels from any BIM authoring tool (Revit, ArchiCAD, Tekla, Vectorworks, and others), plus glTF and GLB models on import. - What's included in the free version? Opening and viewing any supported model, orbit/pan/zoom navigation with view presets, the full object tree mirroring the spatial and type hierarchy, complete IFC property sets and quantities for every element, isolate/hide/highlight, section and clipping tools, measurements, and markups.
- What does the Pro version unlock? Federated multi-model loading, multiple tabs, advanced measurement tools, saved custom viewpoints, and export of snapshots, PDF reports, BCF issue files, quantity take-offs to CSV and GLB — through a single one-time in-app purchase, with no subscription.
- How do I unlock Pro? Through the in-app purchase, available from any screen with a locked feature.
- Can I open several models together? Yes. Federated loading combines multiple IFC files into one scene, so disciplines can be reviewed side by side. It is part of the Pro upgrade.
- How do I open a model? From Finder or the Files app, from Mail, or from any app that can share a document — or from within IFC View itself.
- Does the app work offline? Yes. All viewing, measuring and exporting happens on your device; an internet connection is only needed to process the Pro purchase.
- How do I restore my Pro purchase? Use the restore option on any screen showing a locked feature. The purchase is tied to your Apple Account and works on all your devices.
Sample models
Don't have an IFC file at hand? These sample models let you try every feature of the app straight away. Download them and open them in IFC View — on the Mac from Finder, on iPad and iPhone from the Files app or by tapping a link directly.
- Building — Architecture (IFC4, 220 KB) — walls, doors, windows, spaces and the full spatial tree.
- Building — Structural (IFC4, 290 KB) — columns, beams and slabs.
- Building — HVAC (IFC4, 176 KB) — ducts and mechanical equipment.
The three files describe the same building in different disciplines, so they can also be opened together to try federated models.
Sample files © buildingSMART International Ltd., from the Sample-Test-Files repository, licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Privacy Policy
Last updated: August 2026
IFC View is designed to not collect personal data.
- The models you open are processed entirely on your device — they are never sent to any server.
- The app does not use analytics, tracking, or advertising.
- The only communication with external servers is handled directly by Apple via StoreKit, to process the Pro purchase — IFC View has no access to any payment data, which is managed exclusively by Apple under its own privacy policy.
- No user accounts are created and no data is stored on any servers we operate.
For privacy-related questions, contact filipe@filipegoncalves.me.