Magicplan

Magicplan
Developer(s)	Sensopia Inc.
Operating system	iOS, Android, Web (Cloud)
Available in	English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese
Type	CAD, AR
License	Proprietary
Website	www.magicplan.app

Magicplan is a mobile application developed by Sensopia Inc. ^[1] The app enables users to create 2D and 3D floor plans in real time by using the camera of a smartphone or tablet alongside augmented reality (AR) technology. ^[2] Magicplan is currently available for iOS ^[3] and Android devices and has been used by professionals in various industries, such as architecture, real estate, and home improvement. ^[4]

History

Magicplan was founded and developed in 2011 by Sensopia Inc in Montreal, Canada. In 2016, Sensopia merged with B&O, ^[5] a German company conglomerate in the housing sector. Since then, Magicplan holds offices in Montreal and Munich. ^[6] The first version of Magicplan was launched in 2011 for iOS devices, and the Android version followed in 2013. ^[7] The app gained widespread recognition and was included in Apple's 2017 Best Apps of the Year list. ^[8]

Features

Magicplan combines AR technology, ^[9] through Apple's ARKit with deep learning. ^[10] Users can capture room dimensions, ^[11] add objects such as furniture and appliances, and annotate the plan with additional information. ^{[12] [13]}

The app includes various features, including:

• 2D and 3D floor plan generation ^[14]
• Automatic room and objects detection and measurement ^[15]
• Object library with customizable items
• Integration with other cloud storage services ^[16]
• Exporting in multiple file formats (e.g., PDF, JPG, DXF, OBJ, IFC and CSV) ^[17]
• Field reports including photos, 360° images, notes, custom forms, and markups ^[18]
• Take-off and work estimates ^[19] to calculate pricing ^[20]
• Collaboration tools for sharing and editing floor plans in real time

Applications

Magicplan is used by professionals and individuals for various purposes, such as:

• Real estate agents and brokers for marketing properties ^{[21] [22]}
• Architects and interior designers for project planning ^{[23] [24]}
• Construction and remodeling contractors to stay organized and prepare estimates ^[25]
• Homeowners and renters for space planning and renovation DIY projects ^{[26] [27]}
• Claims adjusters and restoration contractors for estimating property damage ^{[28] [29]}
• Home inspectors for creating inspection reports
• Facility managers for managing building assets and maintenance tasks ^[30]

External links

• Official website

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