Convert LWO to IFC - Fast & Accurate 3D File Conversion

Convert LWO to IFC

How to Convert LWO to IFC?

With just a few clicks, you can convert LWO to IFC using our user-friendly tool:

  1. Install Autoconverter

    Download and install Autoconverter on your system. Launch the software to convert LWO files to IFC format.

  2. Import LWO File

    Click Open... to load your LWO (.lwo, .lxo) file, or drag and drop it into the application window.

  3. Export to IFC Format

    Use Save As... to export your file to the IFC file format (*.ifc).

Still overwhelmed by LWO to IFC conversion? Our easy-to-follow guides make LWO files conversion manageable:


LWO LightWave 3D LWO File Format

The LWO file format is the native 3D model format used by LightWave 3D, a powerful software suite for 3D modeling, animation, and rendering. Ideal for film, VFX, and game development, LWO files store advanced mesh data, materials, and layered scene elements with high precision.

Key Features of LWO Files

  • Advanced Geometry: Supports polygons, quads, n-gons, subdivision surfaces, and metaball objects.
  • UV Mapping: Stores multiple UV sets for texture mapping and material assignment.
  • Backwards Compatibility: Compatible with earlier LightWave versions, ensuring long-term accessibility.
  • Industry-Ready: Widely used in professional environments for broadcast graphics, video games, and CGI film production.

LWO File Conversion Tools

Autoconverter and Automesher Application offer full support for importing and converting LWO 3D model files into popular formats such as OBJ, STL, PLY, SKP, and CityJSON. These tools retain original geometry, material layers, and texture coordinates, ensuring accurate migration to modern CAD or 3D workflows. Whether you are archiving legacy LightWave projects or integrating with Blender or Unity, our LWO file converters deliver fast, reliable results.


IFC Industrial Foundation Classes (IFC) File Format

The IFC file format is an open, ISO-certified standard (ISO 16739) designed for the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry. As a vendor-neutral format, IFC facilitates seamless data exchange and interoperability between different software applications, eliminating proprietary barriers in collaborative building projects.

Key Capabilities of the IFC Format

The IFC format can store a comprehensive range of project data for AEC workflows, including:

  • Measurement Units: IFC supports diverse measurement systems (meters, inches, degrees, etc.), ensuring precise and consistent data interpretation across different software.
  • Materials and Visual Properties: Control visual properties such as color and transparency using RGBA values for accurate representation of materials in the model.
  • Optimized Storage: IFC's mapping system allows identical geometries to be referenced multiple times, improving storage efficiency and performance.
  • Hierarchical Structure: Organize complex projects with named components and unique identifiers, making it easier to manage large-scale construction designs.
  • Building Information Modeling (BIM): As a BIM-native format, IFC integrates building information such as properties, constraints, and relationships alongside geometry for comprehensive project data.

IFC File Conversion: BIM Interoperability Made Simple

Convert between IFC formats (including IFC2x3, IFC4 and IFC4.3) while preserving BIM properties and geometry data using Autoconverter or Automesher Application. Our tools maintain maximum compatibility when exporting to DWG, SKP, STL and OBJ formats, though some IFC-specific metadata may require manual mapping for optimal results in non-IFC conversions.

Easily import, export, and convert IFC files to various 3D formats with full support for custom properties. Try it now and optimize your AEC workflows!


LWO vs IFC - Key Differences

Property LWO IFC
Extensions .lwo, .lxo .ifc
Name LightWave Object Industry Foundation Classes
Versions
  • Min: IFC2x3
  • Max: IFC4x3 ADD2
Textures
Colors
Geometry components
Import
Export

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