Planner 5D
Easy 2D/3D home design with AI floor-plan recognition.
Our verdict
Good for showing owner-builders and clients what a layout will feel like. Not a construction documentation tool.
Best for: Owner-builders and renovators visualising layouts
What it does
Planner 5D is a home design app for 2D floor plans and 3D visualisation. Premium includes AI floor-plan recognition, which turns an uploaded plan (JPG, PNG, PDF, DWG, DXF) into an editable 3D project. AI Studio credits are included on paid plans.
AI features
- AI floor-plan recognition (2D to 3D)
- AI Studio credits
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