RVT File Documentation

Overview

Feature Value
File Extension .rvt
Format Type Binary
Developed By Autodesk
Primary Usage Building Information Modeling (BIM)
Support for 3D Models Yes
MIME Type application/vnd.autodesk.revit
Support for Parametric Components Yes
Collaboration Capability Worksharing
Interoperability Supports import/export from/to various formats
Versioning Support Yes
Compatibility Backwards compatibility may be limited
File Size Varies with project complexity
Support for Add-ins Yes
Cloud-based Collaboration Supported with BIM 360
Rendering Capabilities Integrated
Support for Non-graphical Data Yes
Platform Availability Windows
Typical Users Architects, Engineers, Designers
Embedded Scheduling Yes
Support for External Databases Yes
Licensing Commercial