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Comparison of Rhino's 3D export formats

File size comparison of 12 export formats from two simple Rhino extrusions

Even though ACIS SAT came out as the largest format is at the moment the only viable solution for Rhino-Revit workflow. It is recommended to use it in BIM workflows for accurate display and graphics. However, it does come at a cost of file size.


Size in bytes. Highlighted optimal solutions for Rhino-Revit workflows:

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Table:

Format Size isText canImportBack isPolysurface isMesh Setting
STL 1284 B no yes no yes Binary
3DS 2254 B no yes no yes Default
RIB 4353 B yes no no yes Default
STL 5502 B yes yes no yes Ascii
XAML 5179 B yes no no yes Default
SKP 8873 B no yes no yes SketchUp 2013
IGS 11316 B yes yes no no Default
STP 16511 B yes yes yes no AP214AutomotiveDesign
FBX 22846 B yes yes no no v7 ascii
3DM 25966 B no yes yes no Default
DWG 32128 B no yes yes no Solids
FBX 36128 B no yes no no v7 binary
SAT 37671 B yes no yes no Default

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