Review: glTF Exporter - Enhancing Your Revit Experience

About this app

Introduction

Are you looking for a seamless way to export your Autodesk® Revit® projects into the glTF format? Look no further than the glTF Exporter plugin. This plugin offers a myriad of features that allow you to showcase your Revit models in stunning 3D detail, making them compatible with a wide range of applications that support the glTF 3D format. While the plugin may no longer receive updates for Revit 2025 and higher, it remains a valuable tool for architects, designers, and visualization professionals who want to elevate their projects.

Ray Trace view of the model in Revit compared to the same model exported and opened in default Windows 10 application.

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Features and Functionality

The glTF Exporter plugin offers a range of options to customize your export process. You can choose whether to export materials, select the level of detail for geometry, bake meshes by element or material, export lights, and even compress meshes using Draco compression. This level of control allows you to tailor your export to meet the specific requirements of your project, ensuring that your models look their best in the glTF format.

Additionally, the plugin allows you to export your model with multiple levels of detail (LODs) merged into a single file. This feature is particularly useful for optimizing file size and improving performance when showcasing your models in various applications. The fast export capabilities of the plugin ensure that you can quickly generate glTF files without sacrificing visual quality.

Add-in interface and output folder in File Explorer.

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Visual Assets and Geometry Handling

One of the key strengths of the glTF Exporter plugin is its excellent support for visual assets and precise geometry handling. The plugin outputs files that include textures for materials, as well as glTF version 2.0 JSON and binary files. This ensures that your models retain their visual fidelity when exported to the glTF format, allowing you to showcase them in the most beautiful way possible.

Whether you are working on architectural designs, interior layouts, or product visualizations, the glTF Exporter plugin can help you bring your Revit models to life in a way that is both visually stunning and technically accurate. The plugin's ability to accurately represent materials, lighting, and geometry makes it a valuable tool for anyone looking to create high-quality 3D visuals.

Revit sample model exported to glTF web viewer with some statistics and validation results.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, the glTF Exporter plugin is a powerful tool for exporting Autodesk® Revit® projects into the glTF format. While the plugin may no longer receive updates for newer versions of Revit, its robust feature set, fast export capabilities, and excellent visual assets support make it a valuable addition to any designer's toolkit. Whether you are an architect, designer, or visualization professional, the glTF Exporter plugin can help you showcase your Revit models in a way that is both visually compelling and technically precise. Give it a try and see how it can enhance your Revit experience today!