Features
Measure plan PDFs and aerial imagery, organize quantities by pay item, and share projects with your team. See how each feature works, with examples and file requirements.
PDF Takeoff Software
Measure areas, lengths, and counts on PDF plans, then export quantities by pay item.
How it worksAutomatic Area Takeoff
Select a shaded region on a supported vector PDF to create an editable area measurement.
How it worksSatellite Takeoff
Measure visible site features from scaled aerial imagery before or alongside plan-based takeoff.
How it worksPay-Item Takeoff
Convert measurements to pay-item units and export separate Base Bid and Alternate totals.
How it worksTakeoff Collaboration
Share a project, work with other estimators, and give reviewers free view-only access.
How it worksFile and plan requirements
Automatic area pickup needs supported vector PDFs. Scans can be measured manually. CivilTakeoff does not calculate surface-based cut and fill. Additional estimator seats require Pro.
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