Magicplan
Mobile application which uses augmented reality to create floor plans in real time
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Magicplan is a mobile application developed by Sensopia Inc. that allows users to create 2D and 3D floor plans using smartphone or tablet cameras alongside augmented reality.[1][2]
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| Developer | Sensopia Inc. |
| Operating system | iOS, Android, Web (Cloud) |
| Available in | English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, Chinese |
| Type | CAD, AR |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | www |
The app is used in industries such as real estate, construction, insurance, and facilities management for space measurement, documentation, and cost estimation. Magicplan is available on iOS and Android devices.[3][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 across a range of industries for space planning, documentation, and estimation tasks. Common uses include:
- Real estate marketing and property listings[21][22]
- Architectural and interior design planning[23][24]
- Construction, remodeling, renovation, and DIY project estimating[25][26][27]
- Claims adjustment and damage assessment[28][29]
- Home inspection reporting
- Facility and asset management[30]