| Made by | Polycam |
|---|---|
| Category | Reality capture and site |
| Best for | Architects, Contractors |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pricing | Freemium. Free plan; paid Basic and Business plans (Business per user) with a 7-day trial on annual plans; Enterprise for teams. |
| Facts last checked | 12 November 2026 |
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What can Polycam do for AEC teams?
| Task | How it helps, and the check |
|---|---|
| Quick as-built surveys | Scans existing rooms into editable 2D and 3D floor plans in minutes. Polycam quotes about ±0.5 inch on standard interiors; check critical dimensions. |
| CAD hand-off | Exports DXF and other formats for development in AutoCAD or Revit. |
| Existing conditions | Records existing conditions, finishes and defects in 3D before design or works begin. |
| Site and aerial | Uploads drone photos to build models of sites and buildings. |
Strengths and limitations
Strengths
- Low cost: works with a phone or tablet, no extra hardware.
- Fast floor plans from a walk-through.
- Many export formats, including DXF.
Limitations
- LiDAR room scanning needs an iPhone or iPad.
- Accuracy is lower than a professional survey.
- Its privacy notice allows Polycam to license uploaded images to third parties, including for AI training.
What happens to your data?
- Polycam's privacy notice says it may license user-uploaded images to third parties, including for training AI models.
- Its terms say Polycam doesn't claim ownership of your models, but you grant it a broad licence to your content.
- Enterprise plans add enhanced data privacy and regional cloud storage, according to Polycam. Avoid scanning confidential client spaces on personal plans.
CloudBrain’s view
A useful, low-cost way to capture existing rooms and get quick floor plans for early design and fit-out. Check dimensions that matter with a tape or survey, and read the data terms before scanning client properties.
What is Polycam?
Polycam, from San Francisco, is a 3D scanning app for phones and tablets with cloud processing. You walk a room or building and it produces a 3D model, measurements and an editable 2D or 3D floor plan, with exports for CAD and other tools.
How do AEC teams use Polycam?
- Measured floor plans of existing rooms for fit-out and renovation
- 3D records of existing conditions before works
- Quick site and building models from drone photos
What should you check before using it on projects?
- Check critical dimensions with a tape or survey.
- Read the data terms before scanning client spaces.
- Use an iPhone or iPad with LiDAR for room scans.
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Frequently asked questions
How accurate is Polycam?
- Polycam quotes about ±0.5 inch on standard interiors for its floor plans. Check dimensions that matter against a measured survey.
Does Polycam work on Android?
- Yes, but LiDAR room scanning (Space Mode) is iOS only.
Can I export Polycam scans to AutoCAD?
- Yes. Polycam exports DXF for CAD, among more than 17 formats.
Sources (checked 12 November 2026)
- Polycam (opens in a new tab)
- Polycam pricing (opens in a new tab)
- Polycam privacy notice (opens in a new tab)
- Polycam terms (opens in a new tab)
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