Why Use a Browser-Based Inventor Viewer
- ✓No Inventor license needed, View IPT and IAM files without an Autodesk Inventor subscription
- ✓Parts and assemblies, Both individual parts (IPT) and multi-component assemblies (IAM) are supported
- ✓Works on any device, Inventor is Windows-only, ShareCAD works on any browser and OS
- ✓Secure sharing, Share Inventor models via expiring links with optional password protection
- ✓No account for recipients, Clients and manufacturers open the shared model without an Autodesk account
Viewing Inventor Files Without a License
Autodesk Inventor is a major mechanical CAD application used primarily in product design, industrial machinery, and manufacturing. IPT files contain individual part geometry; IAM files contain multi-component assemblies. Opening any of these natively requires an Inventor subscription.
An Inventor viewer online through ShareCAD removes that requirement. The IPT or IAM file is processed once via cloud translation and then renders in any browser. Clients, procurement teams, and manufacturing partners can inspect the geometry without installing Inventor or requesting a different file format.
Teams that work extensively with Inventor but need to share designs with external parties often find that exporting to STEP is an additional step they would rather skip. ShareCAD lets them share the native IPT or IAM file and have it render correctly in the browser, removing the export step from the delivery workflow.
Inventor Viewer Use Cases
Manufacturing partner reviews
Share Inventor parts and assemblies with contract manufacturers for quoting and DFM review without requiring an Inventor seat on their end.
Client design approvals
Product design teams share Inventor models with clients for sign-off. Clients review the 3D geometry in their browser without any software.
Procurement and supply chain
Send Inventor assembly files to procurement teams and component suppliers for review and sourcing discussions via a browser link.
Cross-functional product reviews
Share Inventor models with marketing, sales, and non-technical stakeholders who need to see the design without accessing CAD tools.
Open Your Inventor File Now
Upload an IPT or IAM file and view the 3D model in your browser. Share it with clients and manufacturers, no Inventor required.
Store, view, and share your CAD files in one place — $19.99/month.
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