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Convert VWX to IFC

Verified by Adam B.· reviewed by FE Editorial ·updated Jun 14, 2026
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Is it possible to convert VWX to IFC?
Yes - VWX converts to IFC.

Open the .vwx in Vectorworks, confirm that building objects have IFC entity mappings assigned in the Object Info palette, go to File > Export > Export IFC, choose the IFC version (IFC 2x3 for widest compatibility), and save. No third-party converter reads .vwx.

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Why convert VWX to IFC?

VWX is Vectorworks' proprietary CAD/BIM format used in architecture, landscape, and entertainment design. .ifc (Industry Foundation Classes) is the open BIM exchange standard that lets you bring building model data into Revit, ArchiCAD, Navisworks, and Solibri without a Vectorworks licence. It is also the required format for many public-sector BIM mandates in Europe and elsewhere.

How to convert VWX to IFC

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Open the .vwx, assign IFC entity mappings in the Object Info palette, go to File > Export > Export IFC, select the IFC version and storey mappings, choose which layers to include, then export and save.

About these formats

.VWX Vectorworks Design File

A VWX file is a design document created by Vectorworks, a CAD and BIM application used in architecture, landscape design, and entertainment design. Only Vectorworks opens it natively - no…

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.IFC Industry Foundation Classes (BIM building model)

An IFC file is a 3D BIM (Building Information Modeling) model of a building or infrastructure project - walls, doors, beams, MEP and their properties - stored in the open buildingSMART…

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Quality & what to watch

  • IFC entity mappings must be set up before export - objects without assignments export as generic IfcBuildingElementProxy, which most receiving applications can import but with less structured data.
  • IFC 2x3 Coordination View 2.0 offers the widest compatibility; IFC 4 carries more data types but verify support in the target application before using it.
  • Use a free IFC viewer such as Solibri Anywhere to check the export before sending it to a consultant.

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert VWX to IFC without Vectorworks?
No - the .vwx format is proprietary and only Vectorworks can read it, so the IFC export must happen inside Vectorworks.
Which IFC version should I choose when exporting from Vectorworks?
IFC 2x3 Coordination View 2.0 is the most widely supported; use IFC 4 only after confirming the target application supports it.
How do I verify the IFC export is correct before sending it?
Open the .ifc file in Solibri Anywhere or Bonsai (formerly BlenderBIM) to inspect element properties without a BIM authoring licence.