IFC → USDZ · Online Conversion Guide
Use BIM models for AR in‑situ presentations Quickly show spatial relations to non‑specialists Immersive communication for construction/reports
IFC: IFC (Industry Foundation Classes) is an open standard in AEC/BIM carrying element semantics, spatial relations and properties.
USDZ as the target format: USDZ is a mobile/AR‑friendly package format (especially for iOS), built on Pixar USD and supports materials/animation.
Practical tips: Split by floors/disciplines to avoid oversized single files; Hide temporary/auxiliary elements to reduce polygons.
Typical scenarios: BIM collaboration, quantity takeoff, cross‑platform model delivery.
Why convert IFC → USDZ
- Use BIM models for AR in‑situ presentations
- Quickly show spatial relations to non‑specialists
- Immersive communication for construction/reports
Quick steps
- Upload IFC on the homepage
- Choose USDZ as the output and convert
- For very large models, run 3D Tiles tiling
- Open the 3D viewer for interactive preview/sharing
Inline conversion (no redirect)
More common conversions
FAQ
Q: What information may be lost from IFC to USDZ?
Parametric features/constraints/history become polygon meshes; verify materials and textures.
Q: How to reduce size for IFC → USDZ?
Remove hidden parts, lower tessellation where acceptable, compress textures, enable Draco, merge materials.
Q: Batch or very large models supported?
Use 3D Tiles tiling for massive assemblies; consider splitting by hierarchy/area.
Q: Can I further edit after converting?
After converting to USDZ, geometry is mesh-based; you can clean meshes and tweak materials, but parametrics are not preserved.