--- title: How to Download Takeoff Measurements in a PDF File description: Downloading your takeoff plans and measurements allows you to easily share, print, or review your work offline. In this article, you will learn how to download your takeoff plans and measurements as a PDF for easy sharing, printing, or offline use. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773932-how-to-download-takeoff-measurements-in-a-pdf-file#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Takeoff](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/takeoff?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Download Takeoff Measurements in a PDF File ### How to Download Takeoff Measurements in a PDF File Downloading your takeoff plans and measurements allows you to easily share, print, or review your work offline. In this article, you will learn how to download your takeoff plans and measurements as a PDF for easy sharing, printing, or offline use. June 3, 2026 ### **📋 Requirements** Before downloading takeoff measurements, make sure: - You have access to the **Takeoff module** - Your plans and measurements are already created ### **Access Download Options** Buildern allows you to download takeoff data from different areas, depending on what you need: - **Plans tab** - Download plans (with or without measurements) - **Measurements tab** - Download measurements as PDF or Excel - **Drawing view (plan page)** - Download plans, measurements, or current view Let me show you how you can download plans and drawings directly from the Takeoff module in Buildern. To start: 1. Open your project 2. Navigate to the **Takeoff module** 3. Click the **Download** button in the upper-right corner This will open the **Download Settings** panel. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/91f1e425-232a-4d56-9a2e-9daa13726c57.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126360/4303c87b6e316a7936351dbb7003/91f1e425-232a-4d56-9a2e-9daa13726c57?expires=1792671300&signature=2f0fff2c83ab3e0dfd3a6af38a43b9e3c564bb490fd148e641faa26d8ee53d0d&req=diIgEch8m4JZWfMW1HO4zcgqnp0vrGM78oEpUsZd1Y2EZzUrxrlmnH1D%2BQZC%0AKyzhoKqcUggcKhvL%2FYc%3D%0A) ### **Download from the Plans Tab** When you click **Download** from the **Plans tab**, the **Download PDF** window opens with the **Plans tab selected by default**. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/45d4bc8a-a536-4ad9-b05e-77b8aa1f675a.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126361/4adccf37edb99224d2be3a92d362/45d4bc8a-a536-4ad9-b05e-77b8aa1f675a?expires=1792671300&signature=672249f4313fdacef6766207c181143680255934bba9cf9cbbbc047f44b88a6a&req=diIgEch8m4JZWPMW1HO4zWScTlZNwI5b0D0AOw6q%2BRhxM5386kx1lFiwjYWy%0Ap%2BCEhDi%2F0qn6%2FEYA6E8%3D%0A) Buildern provides three different download options depending on what you need. - **No drawings** - Exports the plan without any drawings - **Visible drawings** - Includes only the drawings currently visible on the plan - **All drawings** - Includes all drawings associated with the selected plans You can download: - A single plan - Multiple plans Additional settings: - **Show legend in PDF** - Includes measurement data in the file - **Include size breakdown** - Adds detailed measurement calculations - **Quality DPI (Dots Per Inch)** - Defines the resolution of the exported PDF. Higher DPI results in better quality but larger file size ### Finalize Download Click **Download** to export your plans or **Cancel** to exit. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/76536c0f-cb34-483c-b941-12da0e300b0e.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126362/27e2b2fd7d337634c5dbcbeedd7b/76536c0f-cb34-483c-b941-12da0e300b0e?expires=1792671300&signature=a02bd10e5706b5f1d7298a52d95091255fd9f66951dd6f26c6cb8968acd56f9d&req=diIgEch8m4JZW%2FMW1HO4zbtejDbEDJiTq%2FSJ4%2BER9AhjEE5gKjLVEeac5Yja%0A%2B0lSyp4cd9ri%2BZruptQ%3D%0A) *💡 **Tip -** This option is best when you need full plan exports with optional measurement visibility.* ### **Download from the Measurements Tab** When working in the **Measurements tab**, you can export measurement data directly. [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/b24b7d49-02f1-430f-9ff5-52cc9053d377.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126363/70975b012e82f7f7b6bac9598a49/b24b7d49-02f1-430f-9ff5-52cc9053d377?expires=1792671300&signature=59be34f9f21766460901634a503c6562d8834a2314ca05d7f909b51461c69ca4&req=diIgEch8m4JZWvMW1HO4zQgN8U1KU8yxPOuNMZvC21S%2FoFDqocsD71cv7%2Fhj%0ARyBdmg9COTPGlOPbAP4%3D%0A) ### Download Options Click the **Download** icon and choose: - **Download PDF** - **Download Excel** [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/5ba42968-e470-4519-99a2-405810188d9d.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126358/1f1a702ea5dd6a24558428ae6055/5ba42968-e470-4519-99a2-405810188d9d?expires=1792671300&signature=ea995a0bf25677f1513c7deb4cb203b0a808ab7ed72a3721b166cf3820002393&req=diIgEch8m4JaUfMW1HO4zdA2hfxdNWGJSvMa8HXT9IOQVum95DUs2uBprKvE%0AaE%2BHWtn2c36JTXZ6lI0%3D%0A) *Export Measurements as PDF* [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/b9d77168-8217-47a9-8496-6b2cf391e302.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126357/5e8975bc4b2a65d3711ec4d50ee4/b9d77168-8217-47a9-8496-6b2cf391e302?expires=1792671300&signature=e9a3ddc7431ee0aaf8724ac466aa925f87551b583a204990360ab49d1df6f345&req=diIgEch8m4JaXvMW1HO4zTxRvS7ETqRGf0OBRnGy3sC3aivhBAFoRtbYjG2U%0AMia%2BC1TnlTlo%2BkfupDY%3D%0A) *Export Measurements as Excel* ***💡 Tip -*** *Use Excel export for reporting or further analysis.* ### **Download from the Drawing View (Plan Page)** When working directly on a plan, you have access to the most complete set of download options. ### Available Download Types From the drawing view, you can download: - Plans - Measurements - Current view ### Current View The Current view option allows you to export exactly what is visible on your screen. The PDF will include: - Current zoom level - Visible area of the plan - Visible drawings and measurements [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/5d033f2d-4c6b-4042-86f9-857930395197.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126372/6e5f32c5ba9f0473d36da26e9020/5d033f2d-4c6b-4042-86f9-857930395197?expires=1792671300&signature=b23c7febc46c7328e7fc3c59ae927d4e78bb07659b18705f5e621dc529a245c4&req=diIgEch8m4JYW%2FMW1HO4zWywP1ar2Y5h5YBJ%2Bx%2BMWl6Qi5qfTjloC3%2BG6oPj%0ARJNVTkGSTlpkoRpMDt8%3D%0A)[![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/582b2df8-efc1-46a3-8e99-dd4237c4ebc7.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277126371/2bdcbc5e6ee0cd3e18b565d7e6af/582b2df8-efc1-46a3-8e99-dd4237c4ebc7?expires=1792671300&signature=72f753961bb2f11ab23db181068d82a63c2e38744f74fd4f75066f923ed9da69&req=diIgEch8m4JYWPMW1HO4zekEtx0CqDClnp1gI8zc%2FT7tDKrMUNJen5Ui2C%2FT%0AlxjCx414Njw%2BooB2XoQ%3D%0A) ***💡 Tip*** *- This option is ideal for sharing a specific section of your plan without exporting the entire drawing.*   *👉 Learn more about [How to Work with Takeoff Measurements in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773940-how-to-work-with-takeoff-measurements-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* In upcoming articles, we’ll expand on these features with practical use cases. ​ Happy Building! 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