Magicplan

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

magicplan is a mobile application developed by Sensopia Inc. that allows users to create 2D and 3D floor plans, capture field documentation, and produce scopes, reports and estimates using smartphone or tablet alongside artificial intelligence.¹²

The app is used in industries such as restoration, insurance, inspection, construction, real estate, and facilities management for space measurement, documentation, scoping and cost estimation. Magicplan is available on iOS and Android devices.³⁴

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

magicplan combines artificial intelligence and 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.¹²¹³

The app includes various features, including:

• 2D and 3D floor plan generation¹⁴
• Automatic room and objects detection and measurement¹⁵
• Object library with customizable items
• Integration with other cloud storage services¹⁶
• Exporting in multiple file formats (e.g., ESX, FML, PDF, JPG, DXF, OBJ, IFC and CSV)¹⁷
• Field reports including photos, 360° images, notes, custom forms, and markups¹⁸
• Scopes of work with line items
• Take-off and work estimates¹⁹ to calculate pricing²⁰
• Collaboration tools for sharing and editing floor plans in real time
• Integrations with Xactimate²¹ from Verisk and Cotality²²

magicplan is used across a range of industries for space planning, documentation, and estimation tasks. Common uses include:

• Restoration (water damage, fire damage, mold remediation and CAT)
• Claims adjustment and damage assessment²³²⁴
• Home inspection reporting
• Construction, remodeling, renovation, and DIY project estimating²⁵²⁶²⁷
• Real estate marketing and property listings²⁸²⁹
• Architectural and interior design planning³⁰³¹
• Facility and asset management³²