FloorDrafter

FloorDrafter is an AI-powered floor plan generator that turns written descriptions, hand-drawn sketches, photographs, scans, and existing floor plans into clean 2D and 3D layouts. It is designed for homeowners, interior designers, real estate agents, renovation contractors, property managers, and small design practices that need to create or present floor plans without starting every project from a blank CAD canvas.

The platform addresses two common floor-planning tasks: creating a new layout from a description and redrawing an existing plan into a clearer presentation. Users who have not prepared a drawing can describe a space in plain language, including its dimensions, rooms, doors, windows, and other requirements. FloorDrafter uses this information to generate a draft layout. Users who already have a plan can upload a photograph, scan, sketch, or blueprint and ask the platform to redraw it in a selected style.

FloorDrafter offers five main presentation styles: Rendered, Technical, Colour Plan, 2.5D, and 3D. Rendered produces a furnished, full-colour presentation suitable for showing how a space could look. Technical creates a black-and-white drawing with a CAD-style appearance. Colour Plan uses different colours to distinguish room types while retaining a technical layout. The 2.5D option creates a furnished overhead view with a sense of depth, while the 3D option produces an isometric dollhouse-style representation with raised walls and furniture. These styles allow users to present the same layout in different ways depending on whether they need a technical reference or a visual presentation.

One of the platform’s important features is its image-to-floor-plan workflow. Users can upload an existing drawing and ask FloorDrafter to redraw it while retaining the original layout, written dimensions, walls, doors, and openings. This can be useful when working from an old paper plan, a photograph of a sketch, or a drawing that needs to be made clearer before it is shared. Supported upload formats include JPG, PNG, and WebP. The platform is intended to preserve the information supplied in the drawing rather than independently measure the physical property.

For users starting from text, the text-to-floor-plan feature turns a room description into an initial layout. A user can specify the room sizes, where doors and windows should be placed, and what needs to fit into the space. Example prompts include a small bedroom or a galley kitchen, but the same approach can be used for other residential and commercial spaces. This makes the tool useful for exploring early layout ideas before preparing a more detailed design.

FloorDrafter also includes an AI agent that helps users refine a project after the first plan has been generated. Instead of starting again whenever a requirement changes, users can mark the relevant part of the drawing and describe what they want adjusted. The agent can ask questions when an instruction is unclear, remember important project requirements, and apply those requirements to later changes. It keeps earlier versions in the project, allowing users to revisit previous arrangements and compare different layout ideas.

The project brief feature is particularly useful when a floor plan has several requirements. Users can tell the agent what the plan is for, the overall size, which rooms are needed, and any constraints that must be respected. For example, they can specify that a particular wall should not contain windows or that a room must remain in a certain position. The agent keeps these details available during the project so that users do not have to repeat every requirement whenever they request a change.

The platform can also help with renovation planning. Users can upload an existing layout and ask for a different arrangement while keeping the overall building shell. They can explore changes such as moving a kitchen, swapping bedrooms, or opening up a living area. Each requested redraw creates another version, so users can compare alternatives before deciding which concept to discuss with a professional. These changes are useful for planning and visualization, although the platform is not a substitute for an architect or a detailed CAD editor.

FloorDrafter provides room labels and dimension lines to make plans easier to understand. Dimensions can be displayed in feet or metres, and the platform follows the measurements supplied in the uploaded drawing or written description. If a sketch does not contain measurements, the system does not automatically claim to have measured the physical space. This distinction is important because the tool redraws and visualizes information supplied by the user; it does not carry out a site survey or independently verify building dimensions.

The Studio workspace supports the process of reviewing and refining generated plans. Users can mark an area and describe the requested adjustment, while the agent uses the project requirements to prepare another version. On certain black-and-white technical plans redrawn from uploads, users can also correct label text through a dedicated correction option. However, FloorDrafter is not a conventional CAD editor: users cannot directly drag walls or enter exact dimensions as they would in a full architectural drafting application.

For exporting, the platform provides high-resolution PNG downloads. The free plan offers 2K output, while Pro and Studio provide 4K output. Paid plans also include DXF export for walls, doors, and windows, allowing users to open the vector drawing in compatible CAD software and continue working on it. The DXF export is a starting point for CAD work rather than a complete construction document; it does not include room names or dimension figures, and the platform does not provide DWG export.

FloorDrafter is relevant to several property-related workflows. Homeowners can use it to visualize renovation ideas, compare room arrangements, and communicate their plans to contractors. Real estate agents and landlords can create clearer floor plan images for property listings. Interior designers and home stagers can prepare layout concepts for clients, while renovation contractors can redraw site sketches into cleaner plans to share with teams. Office managers and small businesses can also use it to explore workplace arrangements, and hospitality operators can prepare preliminary layouts for spaces such as cafés and other venues.

The platform is browser-based and works on desktop and mobile devices. Users do not need to install CAD software to create a first draft, and the first floor plan can be generated without registering an account or entering payment details. Creating a free account provides access to downloads, generation history, and additional credits. The service also offers paid plans for users who need more generations, higher-resolution exports, DXF files, commercial licensing, and faster processing.

FloorDrafter uses a credit-based system for generating plans. A standard 2K floor plan consumes three credits, while a 4K generation on Pro or Studio uses six credits. A new redraw requested from the agent counts as another plan. This means users should consider how many versions they expect to generate when selecting a monthly credit allowance. The platform also offers additional credit packs for users who need more processing capacity.

It is important to understand the role of FloorDrafter in a professional building project. The generated plans are intended for design exploration, planning, and presentation. They are not a replacement for verified architectural, engineering, surveying, permit, or construction drawings. Users should have dimensions and other technical details checked by qualified professionals before relying on a plan for building work or official purposes.

Overall, FloorDrafter provides a practical way to turn text descriptions and existing drawings into presentable 2D and 3D floor plans. Its range of visual styles, AI-assisted revisions, project memory, and PNG and DXF export options make it useful for early-stage planning and property presentation. Its main limitation is that it does not function as a full CAD application or independently verify measurements. It is best viewed as a tool for creating and refining layout concepts before professional review or more detailed drafting.

Pricing

FloorDrafter offers a free plan and two paid subscription plans. It also provides additional credit packs.

• Free: $0. Includes free signup credits, daily check-in credits, 2K output, and watermarked PNG downloads. The first floor plan can be generated without an account.
• Pro: $12 per month when billed annually ($144 per year), or a higher monthly-billing rate. Includes 150 credits per month, 4K output, DXF/CAD vector export, commercial licence, priority generation, and downloads without a watermark.
• Studio: $24 per month when billed annually ($288 per year), or a higher monthly-billing rate. Includes 400 credits per month, everything in Pro, highest-priority generation, and priority email support with a 24-hour response target.
• Credit pack: 100 additional credits for $29.

The standard 2K generation costs three credits, while a 4K generation on Pro or Studio costs six credits. Each new agent-requested redraw counts as another plan.

Review

FloorDrafter is a useful option for people who need to create or present floor plans without learning a full CAD application. Its strongest feature is the ability to work from either a written description or an existing drawing. This gives users flexibility whether they are planning a new room arrangement or trying to make an old sketch easier to understand.

The five visual styles are another advantage. Users can choose a technical drawing for a more traditional floor plan, a rendered style for presentation, a colour-coded plan for room identification, or a 2.5D or 3D view for a more visual representation. Having these options in one platform makes it easier to prepare different versions of the same space for homeowners, clients, property listings, or renovation discussions.

The AI agent adds value by allowing users to request changes in plain language. Its ability to remember project requirements and retain earlier versions is helpful when comparing different arrangements. Users can also ask questions when an instruction is unclear, which can make the revision process more structured than repeatedly generating unrelated layouts.

Its free first generation is a convenient way to test the platform. The free account also provides signup and daily check-in credits, while paid plans offer more processing capacity, 4K output, DXF export, and commercial licensing. The Pro plan is suitable for users who need regular floor plan generation and CAD-compatible exports, while Studio provides a larger monthly allowance and priority support for higher-volume work.

There are limitations to consider. FloorDrafter is not a full CAD editor, so users cannot directly drag walls or enter exact dimensions in the way they can in dedicated drafting software. The DXF export is limited to walls, doors, and windows and does not include room names or dimension figures. It also does not offer DWG export. Users who need detailed architectural documentation will still need a separate professional design workflow.

Another important consideration is measurement accuracy. The platform follows the dimensions provided in an uploaded drawing or description; it does not measure the actual building. AI-generated layouts should therefore be treated as planning and visualization drafts rather than verified construction plans. Users should have measurements, structural requirements, and compliance details checked by qualified professionals before using the output for building work.

Overall, FloorDrafter is well suited to homeowners, property professionals, interior designers, and contractors who want to turn sketches or descriptions into clear floor plan concepts. Its AI agent and multiple presentation styles make it convenient for exploring layouts and communicating ideas. It is less suitable as a replacement for professional CAD software or certified architectural documentation.