Get data into Speckle
Bring your models to Speckle in two ways:- Use connectors - Plugins that work inside your design tools for maximum control
- Upload files directly - Quick uploads when you don’t have a connector
Use connectors for greater control
Connectors are plugins that integrate directly with your design tools like Revit, Blender, and Grasshopper. They give you precise control over what you share and how you share it.What you can do with connectors
- Publish only part of your model by selection or category
- Track changes and sync only updated objects between versions
- Manage projects, models, and versions without leaving your app
- Get notifications when changes are ready
- Optimize geometry and datasets for better performance
- Access import and export settings like detail level, project base point, and coplanar face merging
- Design custom workflows in Grasshopper and Blender
- Open 3D comments directly in your CAD or BIM tool (coming soon)
Need a connector we don’t have? Request it on our forum
Upload files directly
Upload files directly to Speckle when a connector isn’t available for your app or you don’t have access to the source software. Learn more in File Uploads.Supported file formats
You can upload these file formats:- IFC (IFC2x3, IFC4)
- CAD formats: DWG, DXF, DGN
- 3D modeling: 3DM (Rhino), SKP (SketchUp), SLDPRT (SolidWorks)
- Mesh formats: 3MF, 3DS, AMF, OBJ, PLY, STL
- Exchange formats: E57, IGES, FBX, STEP
- Coming soon: RVT (Revit), NWD (Navisworks)
How file uploads work
When you upload a file, Speckle creates a new version of your model. This keeps a complete version history. Upload new versions using the dropdown menu on each model.