RVT Scan

Offline Local App

Quickly extract version, build, and worksharing info from multiple Autodesk Revit files. 100% client-side, your files never leave your computer.

Total Files 0
Revit 2026+ 0
Older Versions 0
Errors 0

Drag & Drop Revit Files Here

Supports .rvt (Models), .rfa (Families), .rte (Templates), and .rft

Inspector Panel

Upload files and click Inspect to view detailed metadata, worksharing status, central model pathways, and raw streams.

Understanding Revit File Compatibility

1

Strict Backwards Incompatibility

Autodesk Revit files (Models, Families, and Templates) are strictly one-way upgrades. A file saved or created in Revit 2026 can only be opened by Revit 2026 or subsequent versions. It is physically impossible to open a Revit 2026 file in Revit 2025, 2024, or older.

2

The Upgrade Process

When you open an older Revit file (e.g. Revit 2024) in Revit 2026, Revit will perform an irreversible upgrade. If you save the file, it will be updated to the 2026 format permanently. Always create backups before opening older models in newer versions.

3

What is BasicFileInfo?

Revit files are OLE structured storage databases. Tucked inside the file is a metadata stream called BasicFileInfo. This stream holds information written during the last save, including the version format, active central path, and worksharing state. This app parses that exact stream without requiring a Revit installation.

Revit Version History & Support Matrix
2026
Current Release
Understands newer schemas
2025
Previous
Cannot open 2026 files
2024
Older
Cannot open 2025/2026 files
≤ 2023
Legacy
Autodesk Standard Support ended