How to Upload Projects on Library Revit

Library Revit runs on its community: every family and project in the library was shared by a professional like you. Uploading your work does two things — it puts your models in front of thousands of architects and BIM specialists worldwide, and it earns you Premium access as a contributor. Here’s the complete process, what we accept, and how to make your uploads stand out.

What You Can Upload

The library accepts Revit and BIM content in these formats: RVT (projects), RFA (families), RTE (templates), plus IFC, DWG, DXF, SKP, PAT, and ZIP packages combining several files. Whatever the format, name the Revit version it was saved in — it’s the first thing downloaders check.

One non-negotiable rule: upload only content you created or have the rights to share. Files taken from other libraries, manufacturer sites, or paid collections are removed and may lead to account suspension. The full terms are in our Uploader Agreement — it’s short, and it protects both your work and everyone else’s.

Step 1: Create Your Free Account

1. Go to Sign Up and complete your name, email, and password.
2. Confirm your account through the verification email.
3. Already have an account? Just log in.

Step 2: Prepare Your Files

• Clean the model: purge unused elements, resolve warnings, and remove client-specific or confidential information.
• Name it clearly: “Modern Office Desk Set – Revit 2024” beats “final_v3.rfa” for everyone, including search.
• Extracting families from a project to share them? Our guide on saving families out of a Revit project covers it — including exporting all of them at once.
• Prepare a good preview: a clean 3D view or render as the package image is the single biggest factor in whether people click your upload.

Step 3: Upload the Project

1. Log in and open your author dashboard.
2. Click Add New Package and select your file.
3. Complete the details:
   • Title — descriptive, with the element type and style (“Sectional Garage Door – Parametric”).
   • Description — what it contains, the Revit version, units (metric/imperial), and anything the downloader should know before loading it.
   • Tags — the file format (RVT, RFA, ZIP…).
   • Category — pick the most specific one that fits; it’s how most users will find your file.
   • Company — if you upload on behalf of a firm or manufacturer, add its name here.

Step 4: Review and Publish

Double-check the version, category, and preview image, then click Create Package. Uploads are reviewed before going live in the library, and you can track the status of all your packages from the dashboard.

Step 5: Build Your Contributor Profile

Complete your public profile — it becomes your portfolio page, collecting everything you’ve published with its download counts. Share that link with colleagues, in your CV, or in BIM communities: for many contributors it doubles as proof of Revit proficiency.

Tips for Uploads That Get Downloaded

• Preview image first: a Realistic-style 3D view on a clean background outperforms a screenshot of the whole Revit window every time.
• Version in the title or description, always. Files without a stated version get skipped.
• Parametric beats static: families with working type parameters get shared and reused far more — if you’re new to how types and parameters work, start with what a Revit family is.
• Keep it lean: purge before saving; a 5 MB family gets downloaded more than a 50 MB one that does the same job.

Frequently Asked Questions

Share What You Build

Every professional has a folder of families and models that could save someone else a day of work. Upload yours: create your free account, publish your first package, and start earning Premium while your work circulates through the global BIM community.