Convert IGS to IFC
| File Extension | IGS |
| Full Name | IGES ASCII CAD Format |
The .igs file extension stands for IGES drawing file. This is a special type of 2D/3D vector graphic file which is based on the Initial Graphics Exchange Specification. This file is not vendor specific and thus allows more software to put it as their standard output format for the 2D and 3D models.
| File Extension | IFC |
| Full Name | Industry Foundation Classes Format |
File with an .IFC extension contains a model of an object or a building and description of spatial elements, shapes and materials that should be used, according to the inter-platform format utilised by BIM software.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IGS") to another (referred to as "IFC"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IGS file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IGS to format IFC becomes essential.
So, how can we perform IGS to IFC file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IGS and transforming it into format IFC. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IGS to IFC converters.
Conversion from IGS to IFC
IGS to IFC
How to convert the IGS file to IFC?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IGS to IFC. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IGS file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file IGS, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the IGS file to the application
- Select the output format of the IFC file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file IFC on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted IFC file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IGS format:
- IGS to 3DMAP
- IGS to 3DS
- IGS to 3DV
- IGS to 3DXML
- IGS to A3S
- IGS to AD_PRT
- IGS to AI
- IGS to ASAT
- IGS to ASC
- IGS to CAD
- IGS to CATDRAWING
- IGS to CATPART
- IGS to CATPRODUCT
- IGS to CGR
- IGS to DAE
- IGS to DFT
- IGS to DGN
- IGS to DWF
- IGS to DWG
- IGS to DXF
- IGS to EASM
- IGS to EDRW
- IGS to EPRT
- IGS to EPS
- IGS to FBX
- IGS to FCSTD
- IGS to HPG
- IGS to IDW
- IGS to IPT
- IGS to JPEG
- IGS to JPG
- IGS to JT
- IGS to MAX
- IGS to NC1
- IGS to OBJ
- IGS to PAR
- IGS to PDF
- IGS to PRT
- IGS to SAB
- IGS to SAT
- IGS to SHE
- IGS to SLDASM
- IGS to SLDPRT
- IGS to STEP
- IGS to STL
- IGS to STP
- IGS to SVG
- IGS to TCW
- IGS to U3D
- IGS to VDA
- IGS to VRL
- IGS to VRML
- IGS to VWX
- IGS to WRL
- IGS to XGL
- IGS to X_T
Other conversions
to the IFC format:
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.