How to Open an RVT File on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow shows you how to open an RVT File on your PC or Mac. RVT Files are created with Revit, software used by architects to make blueprints. They can be opened with Autodesk Viewer on a browser or by downloading a free trial of AutoCAD Architecture. AutoCAD Architecture is only available on Windows, but you can use Bootcamp to run it on your Mac.

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Opening RVT Files with Autodesk Viewer

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    Go to https://viewer.autodesk.com/ .
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    You'll be taken to a sign in page.
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    This will open a set of icons that will open files from different locations.
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    The icon looks like a page with a folded corner. This will open the RVT file from your computer.
    • You can also open your RVT from your Google Drive, One Drive, Box, or Dropbox account by selecting the respective icon.
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    It will open up in your browser. This is only made for viewing the file so you won't be able to interact with it fully.
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Opening RVT Files with AutoCAD Architecture

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    • For Mac users make sure you're booted into your copy of Windows. If you don't know how to run Windows using Bootcamp click here.
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