Convert IES to RFA

File Extension IES
Full Name IESNA Photometric Data Format

Files with the .IES extension contain data on light measurements and its quantity stored in a standardized photometric form devised by IES - the Illuminating Engineering Society.

File Extension RFA
Full Name Autodesk Revit Architecture Family Format

Files with the .RFA extension contain either 3D model data or several different models that can be loaded into a 3D scene design in Revit.

What is file format conversion?

File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "IES") to another (referred to as "RFA"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, IES file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format IES to format RFA becomes essential.

So, how can we perform IES to RFA file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format IES and transforming it into format RFA. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of IES to RFA converters.

Conversion from IES to RFA

IES to RFA

How to convert the IES file to RFA?

If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of IES to RFA. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the IES file:

  • Please indicate on your computer the source file IES, the format of which you are going to change
  • Load the IES file to the application
  • Select the output format of the RFA file (the one that we want to achieve)
  • Select the location to save the output file RFA on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
  • Confirm conversion
  • Wait for a moment
  • Enjoy the converted RFA file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the IES format:
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Other conversions
to the RFA format:
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I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?

File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.