What does all of this cost?

The Short Answer

There are no costs to download, scan, and measure with Canvas.

If you are looking to convert your scans into professional grade CAD files with our Scan To CAD service, see pricing below:

SketchUp

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .skp, 3D .dwg and 3D .dae

Revit

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .rvt, 3D.ifc, and 3D .dwg

Chief Architect

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .plan, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae

2020 Design Live

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .kit, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae

Canvas Measurement Report

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 2D .pdf

2D Drawings (PDF and AutoCAD)

$0.12 per square foot Includes: 2D .pdf, 2D .dwg, and 2D .rvt

You can find more detailed pricing information about Scan To CAD here: How does Scan To CAD pricing work?

The Long Answer

Canvas is free to scan and measure, but there are two other costs to consider for Canvas: 

  • iPad or iPhone with LiDAR
  • Scan To CAD (optional)

Canvas app 

As stated above, the Canvas app is 100% free to download. Once you have the app, you'll be able to scan spaces at no extra cost, and the resulting output can be seen here: So, what do I get after I'm done with my scan?

This on-device result can be used to review, measure, and annotate, and the files can be exported at no cost. However, if you want to bring your 3D scan into architecture and design programs like SketchUp, AutoCAD, Revit, Chief Architect, 2020 etc, you will likely want to use our Scan To CAD service. 

iPad or iPhone 

To use Canvas, you'll need a LiDAR-enabled iPad Pro (starting at $799) or iPhone (starting at $999), which can be purchased from Apple or any authorized Apple reseller.

You can read more about which scanning hardware to use here: Which device should I use with Canvas?

Scan To CAD

Scan To CAD is an optional service that transforms your 3D scans into editable, professional-grade CAD formats. Pricing for Scan To CAD is: 

SketchUp

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .skp, 3D .dwg and 3D .dae

Revit

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .rvt, 3D.ifc, and 3D .dwg

Chief Architect

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .plan, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae

2020 Design Live

$0.18 per square foot Includes: 3D .kit, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae

2D Drawings (PDF and AutoCAD)

$0.12 per square foot Includes: 2D .pdf, 2D .dwg, and 2D .rvt

You don't need to scan the entire home, nor do you need to convert all your scans at once. Some customers scan only the rooms in question (i.e., a kitchen, which would typically be only a single scan), some scan the entire property and convert everything all at once, while still others scan everything and then convert the scans as the project develops and the client pays them for that part of the project. We power projects all across the home improvement spectrum, including many outside the home, so we've seen it all!   

Exteriors

Canvas is optimized for scanning residential interiors. Scanning and processing exterior scans via Scan To CAD is possible, though there are a few limitations to keep in mind as well as a different pricing structure.

  • Interior Spaces only: Baseline pricing: $0.18/sqft for 3D, $0.12/sqft for 2D)
  • Exterior Facades and Siding only: $0.13 per sqft, 3D only
  • Both interior and exterior: $0.23 per sqft

More information about processing exteriors available here.

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