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    From a floor plan to a 3D space — without building a model

    One upload. One minute. A navigable 3D space — rotate, swap materials, share with the client.

    Converting a 2D architectural plan to 3D with AI is a process where you upload a 2D floor plan file (PDF, JPG, PNG, or a SketchUp screenshot) and the system automatically builds a navigable 3D space — you can rotate, swap materials, and walk through it. On Boardspace this takes one minute without manually building a model. The tool complements — not replaces — traditional planning software like SketchUp or Revit, but for most client-presentation needs it saves hours of work.

    When to use floorplan-to-3D AI

    The main use is client presentation. Instead of asking the client to imagine how the 25 sqm living room will look from a flat 2D plan — you show them a 3D walkthrough that starts at the apartment entry, turns into the living room, and continues to the kitchen. The client understands immediately. First approval cycles shrink from two weeks to a few days.

    A secondary use is self-check by the designer. A 2D plan can look great on paper, but the moment you rotate it to 3D you may find the kitchen-living transition is too narrow, or the east window too large. Catching problems in planning saves tens of thousands of shekels in execution.

    What you can do after the conversion

    Once Boardspace has built the 3D model, you can rotate it 360°, move the 'camera' through the space, and save specific angles. From a flat 80 sqm floor plan you get 6 presentation-ready camera angles in one minute.

    Material swap: click on a floor / wall / ceiling and pick from the menu. Tile floor → oak parquet, white wall → concrete accent wall. Changes propagate live across the model.

    Save and share: export to image (PNG / JPG), to a walkthrough video (MP4), or to a DAE file you can open in SketchUp. The canvas link goes to the client, who can rotate the space themselves in the browser — no download.

    Limitations to know

    AI is not an accurate CAD model. If you need millimeter-grade dimensional accuracy — Boardspace doesn't replace SketchUp or Revit. For client presentation, the AI 'good-enough' quality is more than sufficient. For contractor handoff, complement with CAD software.

    Quality depends on input quality. A 2D plan with clean lines, clear dimensions, and a defined scale yields much better results than a hand-pencil sketch. The more standard the input, the better the output.

    How to convert a plan to 3D on Boardspace

    1. 1

      Upload the plan to the canvas

      Supported formats: PNG, JPG, single-page PDF, screenshot from SketchUp or AutoCAD. Drag onto the Boardspace canvas.

    2. 2

      Select 'Convert to 3D'

      Right-click the image and pick 'Floorplan to 3D.' The system auto-detects walls, openings, and partitions.

    3. 3

      Wait one minute

      The 3D model is built automatically. Speed depends on plan complexity — an average apartment finishes in 60-90 seconds.

    4. 4

      Apply materials from the library

      Click a floor or wall and pick a material. The library includes ceramic tile, parquet, stone, concrete, and paint colors.

    5. 5

      Share with the client by link

      The 'Share' button generates a canvas link. The client can rotate, move the camera, and comment — all in the browser.

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    Open a free Boardspace account and start on the AI canvas with 100 free tokens. No credit card.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Which formats can I convert from?+
    PNG, JPG, single-page PDF, or screenshots from SketchUp / AutoCAD / Revit. If your file is DWG or RVT, export to image first and upload. Max file size 20 MB.
    How accurate is it?+
    Quality is sufficient for client presentation and designer self-check. Not at professional CAD grade. Accurate to ±5-10 cm; large dimensions are more accurate.
    Can I edit the model after conversion?+
    Yes. You can move walls, add furniture from the library, swap materials, and change ceiling height. Not full manual control like SketchUp, but basic edits are possible.
    Is the model suitable for contractor handoff?+
    No. Contractor handoff requires CAD software with dimensional accuracy. Boardspace is for visual communication with the client. You can export DAE that an architect opens in SketchUp and continues from there — but it doesn't replace construction software.
    What's the difference from Planner 5D and Homestyler?+
    Planner 5D and Homestyler require you to build the space manually in a 3D editor. Boardspace converts an existing 2D plan into a 3D space automatically. Complementary rather than competitive.
    How much does it cost?+
    Dynamic pricing — roughly 8-15 tokens per conversion ($1-2). For a designer working on 10 projects per month it's significantly cheaper than traditional 3D planning software.

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