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Best AI floor-plan-to-3D tools in 2026

The "best" AI floor-plan-to-3D tool depends on two things: where you're starting from — an existing plan versus a physical space to scan — and what you need out the other end — CAD files, renders, or game-ready 3D. Below are the leading options in 2026, grouped by what each one does best.

Fairness note: this reflects each product's focus as of July 2026. Features and pricing change — always verify current specs on the vendor's site. Extruda is our own tool, and we've tried to place it honestly next to the alternatives.

Three questions before you choose

  • Input: Do you already have a 2D plan (image/PDF), or do you need to scan a real space?
  • Output: CAD/BIM (DXF/DWG), a furnished render, or a 3D model for Blender/games?
  • Who's it for: real estate, architecture, interiors, or 3D/game work?

The tools, by strength

Extruda — the full pipeline (that's us)

Takes an existing 2D plan (image, PDF, or scan) and produces editable geometry plus DXF/DWG, furnished renders, glTF/OBJ, and Blender (.blend) — all from one model, in the browser, with no CAD license. Best when you want real files that drop into your whole stack rather than a single output. Currently in free early access.

CubiCasa — on-site capture for real estate

Built to scan a physical property with a phone and produce a floor plan with measurements for listings. Best when the job is capturing a space you can walk through, primarily for real-estate marketing.

Planner 5D — consumer & interior design

AI plan recognition turns an uploaded 2D plan into an editable 3D layout, with a large furniture catalog to drag from. Best for interior layouts and approachable home design.

Cedreo — design presentations & renders

Aimed at home builders and designers: fast 2D→3D and photorealistic renders for client-facing presentations. Best when the deliverable is a polished visual.

magicplan — field capture with strong exports

Capture and document existing spaces on-site, with exports that include CAD and 3D formats plus estimate-related outputs. Best for field teams who need measurements and files together.

Neural4D — game & 3D-artist pipelines

Converts a floor plan into a watertight, PBR-textured 3D model aimed at engines like Unreal and tools like Blender. Best when you need production 3D assets, not a flat visual.

Revit-focused AI (e.g. WiseBIM)

AI add-ins that turn 2D plans into native Revit elements (walls, doors, windows). Best when your deliverable lives entirely inside a BIM/Revit workflow.

Manual tools (SketchUp, Revit, Blender)

Still the most control, and the right call for a bespoke hero model — but slow, skill-dependent, and hard to scale across many plans.

At a glance

ToolInputKey outputBest for
Extruda2D plan (img/PDF/scan)Geometry + CAD + render + 3DExporting to your whole stack
CubiCasaPhone scan of a spaceFloor plan + measurementsReal-estate capture
Planner 5D2D planEditable 3D + furnitureInterior design
Cedreo2D plan3D + photoreal rendersDesign presentations
magicplanOn-site capturePlans + CAD/3D exportsField measurement
Neural4DFloor planGame-ready PBR 3D3D / game assets
Manual CADAnythingWhatever you buildBespoke control

The bottom line

If you need to capture a real space, a scanning tool wins. If you need a polished visual, a design/render tool wins. If you're starting from an existing plan and need real, editable files — CAD, 3D, and renders from one model — that breadth is exactly where Extruda is built to shine.

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Frequently asked questions

Which AI floor plan tool is best for CAD / DXF export?

If your goal is layered DXF/DWG you can keep editing in AutoCAD or Revit, choose a tool built around CAD export such as Extruda or magicplan, rather than a consumer design tool focused on renders.

Which is best for real-estate listings?

For capturing a physical property on-site, CubiCasa and magicplan are popular. For turning an existing listing plan into 3D floor plans and furnished visuals, an AI conversion tool like Extruda or a design tool like Cedreo fits better.

Which is best for Blender or game engines?

Look for tools that export real 3D geometry (glTF/GLB, OBJ, or .blend) rather than flat images — for example Extruda or Neural4D — so the model drops straight into Blender, Unreal, or a web viewer.

Is there a best free tool?

Several tools offer free tiers or trials, and Extruda is free during early access. The right choice depends less on price than on whether the output — CAD, render, or 3D file — matches what you actually need.