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Adobe Scan alternative?
Adobe Scan turns paper into PDF. FloorScan reads that PDF plan and turns it into measurements, surfaces and a takeoff.
Adobe Scan digitizes, FloorScan analyzes
Adobe Scan is a great document scanner: it converts a paper plan into a clean PDF. But it stops there - it does not understand walls, rooms or dimensions. FloorScan picks up where it ends: feed it the PDF and it detects openings, computes surfaces and exports a takeoff. They are complementary, not rivals.
Why use FloorScan after Adobe Scan
From pixels to quantities
Adobe Scan gives you an image of the plan; FloorScan gives you the m², linear metres and openings count.
No manual measuring
Skip the ruler and the calculator: detection and surfaces are automatic.
CAD-ready exports
Export DXF (layered), Excel and PDF - Adobe Scan only outputs a flat PDF/image.
FloorScan vs Adobe Scan - feature-by-feature
| Feature | FloorScan | Adobe Scan |
|---|---|---|
| Scan paper to PDF | Partial | |
| Automatic wall/door/window detection | ||
| Automatic surface calculation | ||
| Automated AI takeoff | ||
| DXF (AutoCAD) export | Yes, separate layers | |
| Runs in the browser (no install) | ||
| Usable free tier | ||
| Pricing | Free · €19 · €79/mo · Business €199/user | Free (Acrobat sub for more) |
Comparison based on publicly available information (official sites, docs) at time of writing. Competitor offerings may change.
Switch in 3 steps
Scan with Adobe Scan
Keep using Adobe Scan to capture a clean PDF of your paper plan.
Upload to FloorScan
Drop that PDF into FloorScan; the scale is auto-detected (or set one reference).
Get your takeoff
Review the detected rooms and openings, then export to DXF/Excel/PDF.
Migration FAQs
Can FloorScan scan paper like Adobe Scan?
FloorScan analyzes a PDF or image you already have. For digitizing paper, a phone scanner like Adobe Scan gives the cleanest input - then FloorScan does the measuring.
Do I still need Adobe Scan?
Only if your plan is on paper. If you already have a PDF or a photo of the plan, you can upload it straight to FloorScan.
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