All articles Tools · 12 April 2025

Revit 2026: the main new features

Revit 2026 is available: the new graphics engine, more flexible classification and new features for architecture, structures, MEP and sheets.

Revit 2026 is available for download from today

You can download the new version from your Autodesk Account or through the Autodesk Access app: https://manage.autodesk.com/products

The most important new features include:

Accelerated Graphics (Tech Preview): a new graphics engine that uses modern GPU technology to make 2D and 3D navigation more responsive. It is a per-view setting, which you can turn on from the context menu or from the new on-screen toolbar. blocksrvt, augi
More flexible classification: the interface now uses “Classification Number and Title” instead of fixed references to OmniClass, with a direct link to the Classification_Taxonomy.txt file in the settings. augi

Topography (Toposolid): recessed subdivisions and a new subdivision category, for more efficient and flexible modelling. You can now also create depressed subregions, with negative values. autodesk, blocksrvt
New wall tools: walls by room and by segment. blocksrvt

Parametric Rebar Cranking: makes it easy to model cranked bars in congested areas, avoiding clashes. autodesk
New options to disable the automatic shortening of elements, giving the structural engineer more control. hagerman

Apparent power calculation: a new feature that can be turned on for electrical loads. blocksrvt

Automatic placement of views on sheets: automates one of the repetitive tasks of documentation. autodesk
Sheet collections: introduced in Revit 2025, they have been further refined. blocksrvt
Shared parameters extended to view annotations: sections, elevations, callouts and references. augi

Coordination models: much improved graphics and visibility control. augi
New “Show imported CAD” option for better handling of imported CAD files, plus orientation and performance improvements for IFC links. augi

ReCap Pro plugin for Revit, to bring survey data (reality capture) into workflows. The scanning and mesh conversion workflow with ReCap Pro is one of the headline features of this release. thecadmasters, autodesk

Dynamo 3.5 preinstalled, with the new Curve Mapper node and improvements to the panelling nodes. autodesk
New keyboard shortcuts to open views, edit schedules, move elements and navigate between views and sheets. autodesk

For a complete, detailed list of the new features, see the following documentation: