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Old ArchiCAD Libraries Available for EVERYONE!

We all now know about the free file converters that allow us to open old ArchiCAD files, but what about digging up old libraries…

Did you know you can download ALL the old ArchiCAD libraries? Well all the libraries from 4.55 to 9.0. ArchiCAD 10 to ArchiCAD 14 libraries are included in ArchiCAD 15 as Migration Libraries, so you don’t need to download them in their entirety. I believe all versions starting with ArchiCAD 11 come with migration libraries for ArchiCAD 10 and above.

I wish I knew about these library downloads 6 months ago when I was trying to look at an old 6.5 file. It was a pain because I could open the file with 8.1, but I didn’t have the old libraries on either my machine or the server. Oh well. I know now. This just reminds me that Graphisoft has a ton of useful information out there for us. Sometimes it’s just a treasure hunt to find them.

Here are the (now dead) links:

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/libraries/USA.html

http://www.graphisoft.com/support/archicad/downloads/libraries/INT.html

I presume there are similar links for the other language versions of ArchiCAD. If you find them, let me know and I’ll add them to the list above.

UPDATE 4/4/2023:

Sometime in 2023 GRAPHISOFT updated their download page. As of today there are links to download versions back to Archicad 18. Who knows what this will look like in the future, but at least as of today, if you need any version of Archicad released since 2014, you’re in luck. It’s worth noting that only Archicad 20 and newer have their updates available. Here’s the link.

UPDATE 10/19/2020:

The links above to the old libraries are now dead. That’s super frustrating. There’s no reason that GRAPHISOFT needed to take those down. As of right now, if you need ancient Archicad libraries, you are out of luck. If you need the USA or INT Library from Archicad 18 or newer, I can help you. The Shoegnome Open Template FAQ has a download link for USA and INT libraries as far back as Archicad 18. I’ll of course update this post if/when I get new information.

UPDATE 02/11/2020:

There used to be a trick to download old versions of ARCHICAD via Myarchicad.com. Unfortunately that’s no longer working. If you ever downloaded an old version of ARCHICAD via Myarchicad.com you can still access those downloads, but the links to other versions are no longer as easily accessible as they once were.

Because of that change I’ve deleted the instructions on this post that explained how to access those files. If I ever learn of a new way to access old versions of ARCHICAD, I’ll update this post again.

UPDATE 04/11/2015:

Need the INT or USA Library for the current version of ArchiCAD (ArchiCAD 18 as of this update)? I can help you out. Check out the Shoegnome Open Template FAQ for download links. You are familiar with the Shoegnome Open Template, right?

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Comments

  • August 11, 2011
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    Was version 4.55 Mac only?. The library for windows users is “coming soon”. 😉

  • August 12, 2011
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    Ender Aydin

    Maybe you should update the link for INT.html

    Regards.

  • July 10, 2012
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    daniela

    Question: I have now ArchiCad 15 .. but old projects with ArchiCad 11 and 14 libraries.. but I can’t see the objects! Anyone knows what can I do?

  • October 30, 2012
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    samuel

    can i load archicad15 library on archicad 16?

  • December 11, 2012
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    Zinki

    I was working on an Acad15 project on Windows 7 and when I opened it with Acad15 on my mac it said some of the library parts were missing. How can I resolve this?

  • March 25, 2013
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    Hi! I know this is kind of an old post already but I was searching online for how to download the US library and this came up in the results.
    I’m based in the Philippines and using the International version, but I found that the Electrical Symbols included are British/European symbols. In our country we mostly follow the US Electrical Symbols.
    So now I was hoping that I could download the US Library for AC16… Any ideas? Or is it possible for me just to get the Electrical Symbols from the US Library 16?
    Thanks and would appreciate any insights on this.

  • June 8, 2013
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    P. Michael Fisher

    How come the USA version of ArchiCAD 16 does not have the “Basic Window” folder that is included in the INT version…? Can I get them into my USA Library (In fact I just now noticed there are a lot of differences between the two window libraries) I used ArchiCAD 15 USA version, then we upgraded to ArchiCAD 16 INT. I thought the new Basic Windows available in that version were the new standard across the board. So I had to manually change all of our projects windows because the INT Library was Different. Now we are going to move back to ArchiCAD 17 USA, am I going to have the reverse issue now with the Libraries…?

  • November 10, 2013
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    GB

    I downloaded the 6.5 library and added it using lib manager ( I am running archicad 9)
    still comes up with a number of dots indicating missing lib parts. what am I doing wrong ?

  • December 3, 2013
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    Nathan Hildebrandt

    There are a few things to reduce risks of not being able to get your hands on library parts on your old projects. Firstly save PLA files at all critical stages during the project and Secondly we have all the libraries from previous releases kept on our BIM Servers as a BIM Server Library therefore if someone needs to call upon an old Library you just load it is a BIM Server Library. For further risk management make sure that the libraries are saved in a second location and are part of a back up process, BIM Server Hardware failures aren’t fun to fix and having all your backups in place make it easy to rebuild.

    Nathan

  • December 18, 2013
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    carl

    Hi,

    I’ve just upgraded from AC 15 to AC16, when i opened up my project the first time in 16 it was complete so then i deleted AC 15 from my machine, when i now open up my project the windows and doors are missing, is their any where i van get the missing AC15 library. i have completely deleted it and don’t have another copy. dumb i know, lesson learnt. i have searched every where. on mac.

    carl

  • May 1, 2014
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    matiu

    i have archicad 15 and have used 11 prior for some reason i dont have any lamps for ceilings in my libraries. i downloaded some grom BIM websites i can use them but have to search for the file every time

    how can i get the lights that come with A15 or prior and for the downloads to stay on list???

      • May 1, 2014
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        matiu

        v11 was used on a different computer so i know the exist. but on mine the lights are a no show. teh only lights i have used are the ones i downloaded and i have to load then copy paste to project since they aren’t found directly

        also get… archicad 15 libraries duplicate message every time i open program

  • May 1, 2014
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    matiu

    sounds simple

    how do i do that
    haha

  • May 8, 2014
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    bobo

    Does anyone know if these older library archives have added GUID reference numbers for use in AC7+?
    The developer menu of the migration gave an error notice of about 50% GUID failure rate of my last attempted object upgrade.
    Thanks!

      • May 8, 2014
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        bobo

        …dear santa…

  • November 19, 2014
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    Where can I find more objects?

  • December 16, 2014
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    foe

    Hello,
    I have a problem….
    is it possible to load an newer library to an older version and if yes how is it possible?
    download the ifc file, load it with libray manager but does not load anything!

      • December 16, 2014
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        foe

        thanks…
        im been trying all day now!
        anyway…i ll use the ones my versions has!

  • January 14, 2015
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    Takn J Carter

    Is there any one who can help me with how or from which site should i get free archicad stair type and handrails please?

  • May 24, 2018
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    Patrick Vindi

    i have a 32 bit windows operating system, where can i get the link to download archicad 16 and below

  • June 23, 2018
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    Luis Martinez

    Do you have the AC15 Library? Could you share it please? I’ve tryed to install the AC15 version but it’s imposible to do so on Windows 10 and really canf find anyone with Windows XP :/
    Thanks in advance.

  • October 5, 2018
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    Juan Pablo Hoyos

    HI, I NEED ARCHICAD 9 SPANISH LIBRARY AND ARCHICAD 10 SPANISH INSTALLER I HAVE PPC MACS MANY OF THEM THANKS

  • March 11, 2019
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    nwanebu4

    Does Archicad has library to design event hall?

  • February 11, 2020
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    Eric

    Hi Jared, thanks for share lot of thing about archicad, i just new in archicad
    i saw on lynda.com course their AC have windows casement and many other library, how to get those library??
    and for this:
    “”you can just download the old installation files from myarchicad.com. To access old versions here’s what you do:

    Log-in to myarchicad.com (or register if you haven’t already).
    go to: https://myarchicad.com/profile/acXX.aspx. Replace the XX with the version number you need. So for ArchiCAD 16, you’d type …/profile/ac16.aspx.
    Download.”

    i try this method and did not work, where they move the old library??

    thank’s

  • February 3, 2021
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    Brian

    Graphisoft support has most versions from 4.55 up to version 9 available on a Box.com account. Hope this helps!

    https://app.box.com/s/2k78xo1z28nj3c5haow5nqb1u6a3upko

  • April 18, 2021
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    Andrew Ross Thomson

    Thanks @Brian – I’m missing AC20 (mac) but that one isn’t in your list?

  • April 18, 2021
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    Andrew Ross Thomson

    Doh!! Page 2!

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