Plan review that sends clear comments back.
Mark up submitted plan sets, compare a resubmittal with the last round, measure what you need to check, and return a standard PDF. Works alongside whatever permitting system you already use.
Needs Pro
Windows & Mac · No credit card · Your files stay on your computer
The jobs Redpen takes off your desk.
Comments with status
Every comment has an author, status and replies in one list you can filter and export.
Compare resubmittals
Compare a sheet with its last version for free, or overlay it and pair a whole set in Pro, and review only what changed.
Check dimensions and areas
Measure setbacks, areas and lengths in real units once the scale is set.
Redact for records requests
Remove personal details for good before a file is released.
Open it, do the job, send it.
- 01Open the submittal
Big plan sets open fast, and scanned sheets can be made searchable.
- 02Review against code
Cloud, comment, set status and measure what you need to verify.
- 03Return the comments
Save a standard PDF and send it back through your usual system.
Start free. Add Pro when the job needs it.
Free
$0 no time limit- Open any plan set, any size
- Comments, clouds and callouts
- Markups list with status
- Compare a sheet with its older version
Added by a paid plan
Office $79 a year per seat · Pro $199 a year- Sheet overlay and set compare for resubmittalsPro
- Calibrate and measure in real unitsPro
- Redact by search and pattern, and Bates numberingPro
- Redact by drawing boxesOffice
- OCR and digital-ID signaturesOffice
Every new account can try Office or Pro free for 14 days, no card. Compare plans
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Download Redpen and open your first PDF in a minute. The free app needs no account. Every new account can try Office or Pro free for 14 days, no card.
Windows & Mac · No credit card · Your files stay on your computer