IFC · BCF · IDS

The IFC viewer for Microsoft

Review and coordinate models across Teams, SharePoint, Excel, and Power BI. Free to start, with project data kept on your device or in your Microsoft 365 tenant.

4.8 on AppSource Microsoft certified Privacy-first
Project owner
Design team
Project manager
Contractor
Asset owner

One shared model for every stakeholder, from design and delivery to operations.

openBIM Standards

Open standards. Federated by default.

buildingSMART International
IFC Viewer filters and model tree

IFC 2x3, 4, 4x3

Accelerated rendering for enterprise-scale models, including georeferenced infrastructure with alignments. Open several models at once.

BCF issue tracking

BCF 2.1 & 3.0

Native issue tracking with topics, viewpoints, and comments. Import from Navisworks.

IDS validation results

IDS 1.0 Validation

Run specs with pass/fail highlighting and detailed validation reports.

Performance

Built for enterprise-scale models

Open large, federated IFC models in seconds, right in the browser. Multiple gigabytes of building, MEP, and infrastructure data, on standard office hardware.

Multi-GB

Federated models across disciplines

Smooth 60 fps

Orbit and zoom after loading

Office laptop

No specialist BIM workstation required

Built for Microsoft

The IFC viewer for Microsoft

No new software to learn. Works with your existing Microsoft 365 setup.

Windows

Install the native desktop app from the Microsoft Store.

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SharePoint

SharePoint

Embed as a web part in project sites and document libraries.

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Microsoft Teams

Teams

Add as a tab in any channel for real-time collaboration.

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Microsoft Excel

Excel

Extract quantities and properties directly into spreadsheets.

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Microsoft Power BI

Power BI

Build interactive BIM dashboards with 3D model context.

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Web browser

Web

Open IFC models in any browser. No install, no account.

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Security

Your project data stays in your tenant

IFC data is processed client-side in your Microsoft environment. Existing Microsoft identity and permissions simplify security reviews.

Security & architecture docs →
  • Client-side processing in Microsoft 365
  • SSO and MFA via Microsoft Entra ID
  • Runs on your existing Microsoft 365 permissions
  • Microsoft AppSource certified
How It Works

Get started in 3 simple steps

1.

Open an IFC file

From your device or drag & drop. No upload required.

2.

Explore in 3D

Navigate geometry, inspect properties, take measurements.

3.

Stay private

No upload, no second system. Data stays in your Microsoft tenant.

What users say

Trusted by BIM professionals

"Flinker's IFC Viewer is very smooth and works very well for viewing IFC models."

Pankaj Goyal
Pankaj Goyal

Architect & BIM, Asset Management. 26 years, India & USA

"Flinker turned Microsoft 365 into a full BIM-ready CDE. Open IFC from SharePoint, embed it as a native web part, with BCF and IDS for real coordination."

Antonio González Viegas
Antonio González Viegas

Founder, That Open Company

Community vs. Enterprise

The complete IFC Viewer is free. Enterprise adds tailored onboarding, deployment, support, and Microsoft solutions.

Feature
Community
Enterprise
IFC Viewer
Open IFC, BCF & IDS files
Multi-model federation
IFC Filters
Model tree browser
Properties panel
Floor plans
Measurements
Clipping planes
Download Excel to computer
Download selected as IFC
Save Excel to SharePoint/Teams
IDS Manager
Load IDS specifications
Run validation checks
Pass/fail highlighting
Detailed failure reports
BCF Manager
Create & edit BCF topics
Viewpoint navigation
Comments
Download BCF to computer
Upload BCF from Navisworks
Save BCF to SharePoint/Teams
Sync BCF to Microsoft Lists
IFC Copilot
Natural language queries
Push output to Excel
Advanced IFC Copilot & custom AI
Platform
Works in Teams, SharePoint & Excel
Unlimited projects & storage
Community & documentation support
Security & Architecture
Client-side processing in Microsoft 365
Project data stays in your tenant
Single sign-on & MFA via Microsoft Entra ID
Runs on your existing Microsoft 365 permissions
Microsoft AppSource certified
Deployment & Support
Priority support, SLA & named technical contact
Guided deployment & admin onboarding
Customer-hosted Azure deployment options
Framework agreement & PO invoicing
Custom integrations, features & Microsoft syncs
White-label / OEM licensing
Usage & license reporting
Controlled releases, LTS & version pinning

Pricing Plans

Free for every team. Enterprise for tailored deployments.

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Community

Free forever on web, SharePoint, Teams & Excel

Forever free

  • Full IFC, BCF & IDS viewer
  • Save Excel & BCF to SharePoint / Teams
  • Sync BCF to Microsoft Lists
  • IFC Copilot, natural language queries
  • Self-hosted, data stays in your tenant

Enterprise

For tailored deployments across Microsoft 365 and Azure

Custom quote

  • Everything in Community
  • Guided deployment & admin onboarding
  • Customer-hosted Azure deployment options
  • Controlled releases, LTS & version pinning
  • Priority support, SLA & named technical contact
  • Custom integrations, features & white-label
  • Fabric, OneLake & customer-managed AI solutions

Framework agreements, PO invoicing & public-sector procurement support available.

Community is free forever for your whole team. Enterprise is tailored to your rollout.

Enterprise & Public Sector

Deploy OpenBIM on your terms

Choose a Microsoft-native rollout across Microsoft 365 or customer-hosted Azure, with governed access, regional deployment options, data integrations, and AI tailored to your environment.

Plan your deployment

Govern at scale

Tenant onboarding, Microsoft 365 governance, compliance, and audit support.

Run in your Azure

Customer-hosted containers, regional deployment, LTS, and version control.

Connect enterprise data

Bring IFC-derived data into Microsoft Fabric, OneLake, and Power BI.

Bring your own AI

Use customer-managed models and agents with Flinker IFC grounding.

  • Sovereign deployment options
  • Framework agreements
  • PO invoicing
  • Public-sector procurement support
For Developers

Embed the IFC Viewer Anywhere

Add browser-based IFC viewing to any web app, CDE, or custom platform. White-label options available.

  • JavaScript SDK or iframe embed
  • Self-hosted or cloud deployment
  • Custom branding & white-label
  • Enterprise licensing & SLAs
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Runs entirely in the browser with zero external dependencies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can't find an answer? Check our docs or contact support

Yes. The viewer runs in your browser but processes files locally on your device by default. Your model data never leaves your computer unless you explicitly save to SharePoint or Teams.

We support IFC 2x3, IFC 4, and IFC 4x3 with accelerated rendering optimized for enterprise-scale datasets.

Community is free forever and includes the complete viewer. Project data is processed client-side and stays in your Microsoft environment. Enterprise adds guided deployment, customer-hosted Azure options, controlled releases, priority support, custom integrations and features, white-label, and tailored Fabric and AI solutions.

Get it from Microsoft AppSource and add it to your Teams channel or SharePoint site. No admin approval needed for most organizations. See our setup guide for step-by-step instructions.

Yes. Enterprise licensing is available for embedding the viewer in your CDE, digital twin, or custom application. See our developer docs or white-label options.

Documentation

Setup, security, and workflow guides for admins and developers.

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OpenBIM 365 community

The home for OpenBIM on Microsoft. Join partners, integrators, and developers.

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Ready to get started?

Install Flinker directly from Microsoft AppSource.

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