Free construction takeoff software, right in your browser
Open any PDF plan, set the scale, and measure areas, lengths, and counts the way you would on paper, only faster. TRACEBUILD Lite does real quantity takeoff in the browser, then exports straight to Excel. Free while Lite is in early access, with no install and no credit card.
Your drawings never leave your device. Measurement runs locally in the browser.
Everything you need to quantify a plan
- Area, length, and count tools that measure to real scale, with running subtotals as you go.
- Set scale from the drawing using a known dimension or a standard scale preset, imperial or metric.
- Auto-detect rooms to drop labeled area takeoffs, named from the drawing's own text.
- Auto-detect runs to turn wall and pipe line-work into linear measurements.
- Export to CSV and Excel so quantities land in your estimate without retyping.
- Works on scanned plans with built-in text search and OCR when there is no text layer.
How it works
- Open your PDF. Drag a plan set into the browser. Nothing uploads, nothing installs.
- Set the scale. Click a known dimension and type its real length, or pick a standard scale. Every measurement after that reads in real feet or meters.
- Measure or auto-detect. Trace areas and runs by hand, or let Detect Spaces and Detect Runs quantify the sheet for you.
- Export. Send quantities to Excel or CSV, ready for your estimate or bid.
Why teams pick TRACEBUILD
Free during early access
Full markup, measurement, and takeoff in Lite at no cost. No trial clock, no credit card.
Runs in any browser
Chrome, Edge, Safari, or Firefox. Nothing to download, nothing for IT to approve.
Your plans stay private
Drawings are processed on your device. They are not uploaded to run markup, measurement, or takeoff.
Estimate ready
Clean CSV and Excel output that drops straight into the way you already bid work.
Common questions
Is TRACEBUILD really free?
Yes. TRACEBUILD Lite runs free in your browser during early access, with no credit card and no download. Markup, measurement, and quantity takeoff are all included.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Lite runs entirely in the browser. Open a PDF plan, set the scale, and start measuring. Your drawings are processed on your own device and are not uploaded.
Can I export my takeoff?
Yes. Quantities export to CSV and Excel so you can drop them straight into your estimate or bid.
What file types can I open?
Any PDF plan set, including scanned drawings. You can also import DXF drawings, which open measurable with the scale set from the drawing's own units.
Is there a paid version?
A Windows app, TRACEBUILD Pro, is coming soon with estimating, on-device AI, sessions, and signatures. The browser-based Lite tier stays free during early access. See how they compare on markup or against Bluebeam Revu.