# Polycam for AEC: phone 3D scans, floor plans and as-builts

Source: https://cloudbrain.in/ai-tools/polycam
Last updated: 2026-11-12

Polycam scans rooms and buildings in 3D with a phone or tablet and turns them into measured 2D and 3D floor plans and models. Architects and contractors use it for quick as-built surveys and existing-condition records, exporting to CAD as DXF. LiDAR room scanning needs an iPhone or iPad. Check measurements before relying on them.

## 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?

1. Check critical dimensions with a tape or survey.
2. Read the data terms before scanning client spaces.
3. Use an iPhone or iPad with LiDAR for room scans.

## 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.