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
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .skp, 3D .dwg and 3D .dae
Revit
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .rvt, 3D.ifc, and 3D .dwg
Chief Architect
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .plan, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae
2020 Design Live
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .kit, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae
2D Drawings (PDF and AutoCAD)
$0.10 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 itself is free to scan and measure, but there are three 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
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .skp, 3D .dwg and 3D .dae
Revit
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .rvt, 3D.ifc, and 3D .dwg
Chief Architect
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .plan, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae
2020 Design Live
$0.15 per square foot Includes: 3D .kit, 3D .dwg, and 3D .dae
2D Drawings (PDF and AutoCAD)
$0.10 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: Baseline pricing ($0.15 per sqft for 3D, $0.10 per sqft for 2D)
- Exterior Facades and Siding: $0.10 per sqft (3D only)
- Both: $0.20 per sqft
More information about processing exteriors available here.