To open and review models without an active license, you can run Revit in viewer mode. Revit Viewer is intended for reviewing models and printing views and sheets without the need for a software license or subscription.
In viewer mode, all tools and functionality of Revit are available except for the following:
- Save or Save As
- Export functions to CAD formats
- DWG
- DXF
- DGN
- SAT
- Export to FBX
- Export family types
- Export gbXML
If you make changes or add elements to a model while in viewer mode, the following tools do not work:
- Export DWF/DWFx
- Export IFC
- Export ODBC Database
- Export Images and Animations
- Walkthrough
- Solar Study
- Image
- Export Reports
- Schedules
- Room/Area Reports
To use Revit Viewer, install Revit, and then do one of the following:
- From the Windows Start menu, select Revit Viewer.
- Create and use a desktop shortcut as follows, replacing ENU with the desired
language code:
- "C:\Program Files\Autodesk\Revit2026 Release\Revit.exe" /viewer /language ENU
When you start
Revit, a reminder indicates that
Revit is in viewer mode. The title bar of the application frame also indicates you are working in viewer mode.
Note: When opening models in viewer mode, you cannot save changes. Viewer mode is intended only for reviewing and printing models.