File Extension Database

Open RVT File

A file with the RVT extension is a project file used by Autodesk's Revit BIM (Building Information Modeling) program.

Inside of an RVT file are all the architectural details related to the design, such as a 3D model, elevation details, floor plans and project settings, it also includes the project settings and related data.

Such content of an RVT file is integrated with Autodesk data compilation specifications and the Revit application, and Autodesk encoding standards also apply to these RVT files.

RVT project files can be opened and viewed as a 3D scene and displayed on the fly by Revit software. RVT files are related to other formats such as DWG or DXF, and can even be exported to the latter.

A conversion from RVT to PDF is also possible if you use a virtual printer or PDF converter.

To work with RVT files, you must have the following software package:

Revit BIM

How Can I Open RVT File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open RVT file is to find a RVT file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RVT file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open RVT file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as RVT file opener then try to search online for "RVT viewer", "application to open RVT file" or "open RVT file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open RVT file

How Can I Open RVT File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a RVT file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a RVT file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with RVT file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as RVT file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open RVT file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open RVT file then try to search for "RVT viewer", "application to open RVT file" or "read RVT file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read RVT file

How Can I Open RVT File on Android

If you downloaded a RVT file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded RVT file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "RVT".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "RVT viewer", "RVT file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open RVT File on iPhone or iPad

To open RVT File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the RVT file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "RVT". This way you can find apps which can open RVT files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "RVT viewer" or "RVT file" online in your favorite search engine.

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