# Magicplan

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{{Short description|Mobile application which uses augmented reality to create floor plans in real time}}
{{Infobox software
| name = magicplan
| logo = magicplan app logo.png
| caption = magicplan app logo
| developer = Sensopia Inc.
| operating_system = [iOS](/source/iOS), [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)), Web (Cloud)
| genre = [CAD](/source/Computer-aided_design), [AR](/source/Augmented_reality)
| license = [Proprietary](/source/Proprietary_software)
| language = [English](/source/English_language), [German](/source/German_language), [French](/source/French_language), [Spanish](/source/Spanish_language), [Portuguese](/source/Portuguese_language)
| website = {{URL|https://www.magicplan.app}}
}}

'''magicplan''' is a [mobile application](/source/mobile_application) developed by Sensopia Inc. that allows users to create 2D and [3D floor plan](/source/3D_floor_plan)s, capture field documentation, and produce scopes, reports and estimates using smartphone or tablet alongside [artificial intelligence](/source/artificial_intelligence).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Serebrin|first=Jacob|date=2018-01-16|title=Montreal firms find practical and fanciful applications for augmented reality
|url=https://montrealgazette.com/business/local-business/montreal-firms-find-practical-and-fanciful-applications-for-augmented-reality|website=Montreal Gazette|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Sensopia Inc |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/profile/company/0779707D:US |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Bloomberg}}</ref>

The app is used in industries such as [restoration](/source/Disaster_restoration), [insurance](/source/insurance), [inspection](/source/Home_inspection), [construction](/source/construction), [real estate](/source/real_estate), and [facilities management](/source/Facility_management) for space measurement, documentation, scoping and cost estimation. Magicplan is available on [iOS](/source/iOS) and [Android](/source/Android_(operating_system)) devices.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Lamont|first=Jonathan|date=2019-04-15|title=Montreal's Sensopia uses AR, AI to bring 3D room scanning to MagicPlan|url=https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/04/15/montreal-sensopia-magicplan-ar-ai-3d-room-scanning/|website=MobileSyrup|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=30 November 2020 |title=magicplan |url=https://apps.apple.com/us/app/magicplan/id427424432 |access-date=2023-03-22 |website=App Store}}</ref>

== History ==
magicplan was founded and developed in 2011 by Sensopia Inc in [Montreal](/source/Montreal), [Canada](/source/Canada). In 2016, Sensopia merged with B&O,<ref>{{Cite web|title=Sensopia Overview|url=https://pitchbook.com/profiles/company/57020-50|website=PitchBook|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> a German company conglomerate in the housing sector. Since then, magicplan holds offices in Montreal and [Munich](/source/Munich).<ref>{{Cite web|title=magicplan headquarters and office locations|url=https://craft.co/magicplan/locations|website=Craft.co|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> The first version of magicplan was launched in 2011 for iOS devices, and the Android version followed in 2013.<ref>{{Cite web|title=magicplan|url=https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sensopia.magicplan|website=Google Play|access-date=2023-03-22}}</ref> The app gained widespread recognition and was included in [Apple's](/source/Apple_Inc.) 2017 Best Apps of the Year list.<ref>{{cite web|access-date=2018-10-22|author=Apple Inc.|title=Best of 2017 - App Store - Apple Developer|url=https://developer.apple.com/app-store/best-of-2017/developers/}}<!-- auto-translated by Module:CS1 translator --></ref>

== Features ==
magicplan combines [artificial intelligence](/source/artificial_intelligence) and AR technology,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Myers|first=Lysa|date=2012-05-02|title=App of the Week – magicplan|url=https://www.intego.com/mac-security-blog/app-of-the-week-magicplan/|website=Intego|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> through Apple's ARKit with [deep learning](/source/deep_learning).<ref>{{Cite web|last=Bruce|first=James|date=2012-04-26|title=Make Easy Accurate Floorplans With MagicPlan [iOS]|url=https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/easy-accurate-floorplans-magicplan-ios/|website=MakeUseOf|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> Users can capture room dimensions,<ref>{{Cite web|last=Perez|first=Sarah|date=2012-04-16|title=MagicPlan 2.0 Arrives: Create Instant Floor Plans Using Your iPhone Or iPad's Camera|url=https://techcrunch.com/2012/04/16/magicplan-2-0-arrives-create-instant-floor-plans-using-your-iphone-or-ipads-camera/|website=Techcrunch|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> add objects such as furniture and appliances, and annotate the plan with additional information.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Mihajlovic|first=Vesna|date=2023-02-21|title=15 Best Construction Apps to Try Out in 2023|url=https://timeero.com/post/top-construction-app#toc-magicplan-best-construction-app-for-drawing-floor-plans|website=Timeero|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-01-15|title=I tried using the smartphone application 'magicplan' that creates my own ideal room by creating cherished furniture drawings that can be displayed in 3D view |url=https://gigazine.net/gsc_news/en/20190115-magicplan/|website=Gigazine|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>

The app includes various features, including:

* 2D and 3D floor plan generation<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-07-14|title=MAGICPLAN FLOOR PLAN CREATION APP|url=https://missiontitle.com/magicplan-floor-plan-creation-app/|website=Mission Title|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* Automatic room and objects detection and measurement<ref>{{Cite web|last=Boseley|first= Simon|date=2020-11-10|title=MagicPlan: Now with added LiDAR 🧂 |url=https://mavricresearch.com/2020/11/10/magicplan-now-with-added-lidar-%F0%9F%A7%82/|website=MAVRiC|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* Object library with customizable items
* Integration with other cloud storage services<ref>{{Cite web|title=Do more with magicplan integrations |url=https://zapier.com/apps/magicplan/integrations|website=Zapier Inc.|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* Exporting in multiple file formats (e.g., ESX, FML, [PDF](/source/PDF), [JPG](/source/JPEG), [DXF](/source/AutoCAD_DXF), OBJ, IFC and [CSV](/source/Comma-separated_values))<ref>{{Cite web|last=Hawkins|first=Andrew|date=2017-01-28|title=Create and export accurate plans with MagicPlan|url=https://www.aia.org/articles/956-size-up-any-space-quickly-with-magicplan|website=The American Institute of Architects|access-date=2023-05-24|archive-date=2023-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524121150/https://www.aia.org/articles/956-size-up-any-space-quickly-with-magicplan|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Field reports including photos, 360° images, notes, custom forms, and markups<ref>{{Cite web|title=magicplan Integration|url=https://construction.autodesk.com.au/workflows/construction-software-integrations/magicplan/|website=Autodesk, Inc.|access-date=2023-05-24|archive-date=2023-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524121150/https://construction.autodesk.com.au/workflows/construction-software-integrations/magicplan/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* Scopes of work with line items
* Take-off and work estimates<ref>{{Cite web|date=2018-09-12|title=Magic Plan App: MagicPlan |url=https://www.mpi.org/chapters/texas-hill-country/chapter-news/single-blog/article/magicplan|website=MPI Texas Hill Country Chapter|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref> to calculate pricing<ref>{{Cite web|date=2016-07-27|title=Featured App: MagicPlan by Sensopia|url=https://ironwoodcustombuilders.com/featured-app-magic-plan/|website=Ironwood Custom Builders|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* Collaboration tools for sharing and editing floor plans in real time
* Integrations with Xactimate<ref>{{Cite web |date=2023-09-18 |title=Integrating with magicplan |url=https://xactware.helpdocs.io/l/enUS/article/rb28o40j2z-integrating-with-magicplan |access-date=2026-05-22 |website=Xactware help |language=en-US}}</ref> from [Verisk](/source/Verisk_Analytics) and [Cotality](/source/Cotality)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Digital Hub Alliance |url=https://www.cotality.com/partnerships/digital-hub-alliance |access-date=2026-05-22 |website=cotality.com |language=en}}</ref>

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

* [Restoration](/source/Disaster_restoration) ([water damage](/source/water_damage), [fire damage](/source/fire_damage), [mold remediation](/source/mold_remediation) and [CAT](/source/Natural_disaster))
* [Claims adjustment](/source/Claims_adjuster) and damage assessment<ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-05-23|title=Symbility Signs Partnership With Sensopia
|url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/symbility-signs-partnership-sensopia-120000893.html?guccounter=1|website=Yahoo Finance|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Detect without damage: App for developers reveals the hidden cost of energy loss in seconds
|url=https://www.flir.com/discover/professional-tools/developers-reveal-hidden-energy-loss/|website=Teledyne FLIR|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* [Home inspection](/source/Home_inspection) reporting
* Construction, remodeling, renovation, and [DIY](/source/Do_it_yourself) project estimating<ref>{{Cite web|date=2023-02-12|title=The Best Remodeling Apps for 2023 |url=https://cedreo.com/blog/remodeling-apps/|website=Cedreo|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=18 June 2015 |title=Top 10 Apps for Home Renovators |url=https://raywhitemaroochydore.com.au/news/top-10-apps-for-home-renovators?guccounter=1 |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Ray White Maroochydor}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-12-17 |title=CREATE DIGITAL FLOORPLANS WITH THESE SMARTPHONE APPS |url=https://homebuying.realtor/content/create-digital-floorplans-these-smartphone-apps |access-date=2023-05-24 |website=Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of REALTORS}}</ref>
* [Real estate](/source/Real_estate_agent) marketing and property listings<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-03-25|title=Marketing Tip Monday: Implementing Magic Plan App into a Realtor's Business|url=https://eliteinspections.com/marketing-tip-monday-implementing-magic-plan-app-into-a-realtors-business/|website=Elite Group Inspection Professionals|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2014-04-24|title=Map Real Estate Floor Plans On The Run With MagicPlan
|url=https://www.propertybase.com/blog/floor-plans-on-the-run-magicplan/
|website=Propertybase|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>
* [Architectural](/source/Architect) and [interior design](/source/interior_designer) planning<ref>{{Cite web|last=Furuto|first=Alison|date=2012-05-08|title=Magic Plan App: Making Floor Plans on Your Phone |url=https://www.archdaily.com/232110/magic-plan-app-making-floor-plans-on-your-phone|website=ArchDaily|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2013-02-20|title=20-20 Design with Sensopia Magic Plan|url=https://kbis.com/exhibitor-news/easily-create-room-layouts-for-use-in-20-20-design-with-sensopia-magic-plan/|website=NKBI KBIS|access-date=2023-05-24|archive-date=2023-05-24|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230524121150/https://kbis.com/exhibitor-news/easily-create-room-layouts-for-use-in-20-20-design-with-sensopia-magic-plan/|url-status=dead}}</ref>
* [Facility](/source/Facility_management) and asset management<ref>{{Cite web|last=Condon|first=Tom|date=2011-09-23|title=The Facility Technologist: Seeing Is Believing|url=https://facilityexecutive.com/the-facility-technologist-seeing-is-believing|website=Facility Executive|access-date=2023-05-24}}</ref>

== External links ==

* [https://www.magicplan.app Official website]

== References ==

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