Layr for architects

PDF markup and drawing review for architects.

From a consultant coordination set to a detail review, keep comments precise and easy to locate. Mark up plans, sections, and elevations without losing the thread of the review.

  • Design reviews
  • Consultant coordination
  • Detail checks

Built for architects and architectural design teams.

Architectural drawing review software for the whole set.

A consultant comment may start on a plan and refer to a section elsewhere in the set. PDF markup software for architects should make that location clear. Layr combines notes, callouts, measurements and a markup register with side-by-side revision review.

A review that fits your work

A focused review, from overall plan to smallest detail.

  1. 01

    Orient the drawing set

    Review page numbers, drawing names, and scales in Sheet Setup so the team can find the right plan, section, or elevation.

  2. 02

    Explain the design comment

    Use clouds, callouts, and dimensions to identify a junction, coordinate a consultant comment, or clarify a detail.

  3. 03

    Check the revision response

    Compare issues in split view and review notes by author, page, or status. Save a marked-up copy for your established review process.

Layr Sheet Setup reviewing drawing names, page numbers, and scales
Review sheet names, numbers, and scales across the set. Actual Layr screenshot; not a trade-specific template.

Example review notes

Say what needs attention. Show where.

  • Coordinate head detail with the wall section.
  • Confirm alignment of opening and ceiling grid.
  • Resolve consultant comment before the next issue.
Try Layr on your drawings

Same Layr. Same pricing.

A focused tool. A straightforward price.

Try editing free for 7 days. After that, subscribe to keep editing. Your existing work remains readable.

Solo yearly

$35 / year

Save $25 compared with twelve monthly payments.

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Solo monthly

$5 / month

The same Solo plan, billed monthly.

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Teams

$30 / user / year

Annual billing. Two-seat minimum: $60/year.

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Before you start

A few practical details.

Does Layr replace my CAD or BIM software?

No. Keep authoring in your existing CAD or BIM tools. Layr is for reviewing their PDF output, adding comments, measuring, and comparing drawings side by side.

What happens after the seven-day trial?

Editing tools lock unless you have a valid paid entitlement. You can still open, view, print, and save existing work. The trial requires a verified account and internet access; sending this form does not create or reset a trial.

Do I need a credit card to try Layr?

No. Leave your email to continue to the download, then sign in inside Layr with Google or an email link. You only enter payment details if you choose a paid subscription.

Will my drawings be uploaded?

The Windows desktop app renders local PDFs on your computer. Adding a PDF to a shared cloud project uploads a copy for collaboration. Keep confidential documents local unless you are authorized to share them.

Does Layr replace my specialist trade software?

Layr is a PDF review tool, not a BIM authoring tool or an automated compliance checker.

Test with copies of your PDFs. Windows installation questions? Contact Layr.

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PDF drawing review guides

More about the tools behind the review.