Free for contractors
PDF Takeoff is available free for contractors. Use it for quick plan checks, rough measurements, and quantity notes without creating an account.
PDF Takeoff
Measure plan PDFs and calculate rough quantities.
Open a PDF, calibrate from a known dimension, measure in inches, and copy the rough notes into the project or quote file.
Quick steps
- Load a PDF drawing.
- Zoom until the known dimension is easy to click.
- Use Crosshair / Click and click both ends of the known dimension.
- Enter the real length in inches and press Set Scale.
- Use Hand / Pan to move around; use Crosshair / Click to measure.
- Copy/paste the rough measurement notes when done.
Example of contractor tools
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Security-first design
This version opens the PDF in your browser only. It does not upload drawings, save files, write to a database, or run SQL.
1. Load
2. Calibrate
Click two points on a known plan dimension, then enter the real length in inches.
Scale not set yet.
3. Measure
Each two-click measurement saves to the drawing and notes. Optional depth creates square inches.
Select a PDF to begin. Then zoom in, use Crosshair / Click to calibrate, and Hand / Pan to move around.
Rough measurement notes
Current length—
Current area—
Total saved area—
Privacy note: the PDF is opened in your browser. This first-pass version does not upload or store the drawing on the server.