Import 3D

Direct import of external 3D models into Revit with automatic material preservation

Revit plugin that enables seamless import of GLTF, OBJ (Wavefront), and DAE (Collada) 3D models into native Revit families and projects. Automatically detects and organizes geometry by materials, preserving colors and transparency while maintaining high performance for complex models with thousands of faces.

Established

Founded 2011 · Used in 134+ countries; exact customer count not disclosed

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WHY IT EXISTS

Why This Tool Exists

The Problem

Architects and engineers work with 3D models from multiple sources (SketchUp, Rhino, external libraries, CAD tools), but Revit cannot directly import these common formats. Manual conversion is time-consuming, loses material properties, and requires rebuilding geometry in Revit, adding 2-4 hours per model to project workflows.

The Solution

Enables one-click import of GLTF, OBJ, and DAE 3D models directly into Revit while automatically preserving materials, colors, and transparency. Organizes imported geometry by matching materials, eliminating manual reassignment. Supports both Revit projects and families with adjustable units, scale, and positioning.

USAGE

How You Use It

Delivery Method

Revit Plugin/Extension

Integrations

Autodesk Revit 2021-2026Revit ProjectsRevit Families

Disciplines

Architecture, Design

Project Phases

Schematic Design, Design Development

Project Types

Commercial, Residential, Institutional, Mixed-Use

TRANSPARENCY

Data Transparency

Exactly what this tool uses and how

Input

What it needs

Required: 3D model file in supported format

Optional: Target Revit category, Import scale parameters, Position offset values

Formats: GLTF, OBJ (Wavefront), DAE (Collada)

Output

What you get

Format: Native Revit geometry with material assignments

Fields: Imported 3D geometry (solids and surfaces), Preserved material properties (color, transparency), Revit family or project placement, Material library entries for assigned colors

Algorithm

How it works

Model: Geometry processing engine (proprietary, not ML-based)

Accuracy: Lossless geometry import with 100% material property preservation for supported formats

Privacy

How your data is protected

Retention: Model files retained in user Revit project; imported files not stored on vendor servers

Training: Not publicly specified

Compliance: No specific compliance certifications publicly disclosed (vendor supports enterprise customers)

API

Integration

Endpoint: Contact vendor for API access

Method: Not publicly documented

USE CASES

Use Cases

· Import landscape and context 3D models from SketchUp or external libraries into Revit site models
· Reuse furniture and component 3D assets across multiple Revit projects without rebuilding
· Convert architectural study models (Rhino, SketchUp) to Revit families for presentation
· Integrate third-party MEP component models into coordinated BIM models
· Preserve material finishes and colors when importing design studies from external sources
· Accelerate family development by importing pre-modeled geometry rather than rebuilding from scratch

PRICING

Pricing

Free

7-day trial (no credit card required)

Pro

Desktop License (single-user): $15.07/month, $103.18/year, or $278.25/3 years | Floating License (multi-user): $22.03/month, $149.56/year, or $403.46/3 years

Enterprise

Custom team licensing and volume discounts available through Archi sales

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Research Sources & Data Quality Last verified: 2026-04-04

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