Getting Started with Visiofy: A Beginner’s Guide

Ready to bring your designs to life — and make them walkable?
Visiofy makes it easy to turn your 3D models into interactive virtual experiences that clients and colleagues can explore, right from a browser or VR headset.

Whether you're an architect, a student, or a builder, this beginner’s guide will walk you through the basics of how Visiofy works, what you’ll need, and how to get started with your first virtual tour.

What Is Visiofy?

Visiofy is a tool that lets you create interactive, real-scale 3D walkthroughs of your architectural projects. Unlike static renders or flat images, Visiofy gives your audience a way to step inside your design — and experience the space as if it were already built.

No apps to download, no coding required. Just prepare and export your CAD design, upload it to Visiofy and share a link with your clients.

What You'll Need to Get Started

You don’t need a complex pipeline to use Visiofy. Here’s what you’ll want to have ready:

✅ A 3D Model

Visiofy supports models from tools architects already use, such as:

• SketchUp 

• Archicad 

• Chief Architect, Live Home 3D, and more

Your model doesn’t need to be hyper-polished — just clean, organized, and reasonably optimized for real-time viewing.

✅ An Idea of What You Want to Show

Think about:

• Which project(s) you want to visualize

• Whether you want to highlight interior, exterior, or both

• If your walkthrough will be viewed with a computer, mobile device or VR headset.

This helps you shape the scope and pacing of your tour.

Step-by-Step: Creating Your First Walkthrough

1. Sign In to Visiofy

Create an account or log in through the Visiofy web app.

2. Upload Your Model

Drag and drop your model file. Visiofy will process and convert it into a walkable experience. You’ll get a preview link once it's ready.

3. Preview and Share

You’ll get a unique shareable link — perfect for sending to clients, adding to your online portfolio, or embedding on your website.

Related read: How to Open a Shared Visiofy link with a VR Headset 

Why Use a Walkthrough Instead of Just Renders?

Related read: Virtual Walkthrough vs Render: What’s the Difference?

Walkthroughs show what flat images can’t:

• Spatial flow

• Real human scale

• Depth and volume

• Viewpoints and experience from inside the design

Adding a Visiofy tour to your portfolio or project page communicates your vision more clearly — and helps you stand out from competitors using only static visuals.

Want to build a standout portfolio?
Read: The Ultimate Guide to Creating a Stunning Architecture Portfolio 

Where to Use Your Walkthrough

You can add your Visiofy walkthrough link or embed to:

• Behance, Issuu, or Archinect portfolios

• Job applications (as a QR code in your PDF)

• Personal websites or blogs

• Client presentations or proposal decks

• University submissions or design crits

Related: Best Platforms to Build and Share an Architecture Portfolio
Related: How to Present Architecture Projects Effectively

Final Thoughts

If you’re looking for a way to make your work more immersive, client-friendly, and digitally future-proof, Visiofy is a great place to start. You don’t need a technical background — just a design you’re proud of and a desire to let people experience it more fully. Your design already speaks for itself. 

FAQ: Getting Started with Visiofy