How to Convert a Photo to a Floor Plan with AI
From Photo to Floor Plan in Seconds
One of the most powerful features of Geoniks is the ability to upload a photo of an existing space — or a hand-drawn sketch — and have AI generate a complete 3D floor plan automatically.
How It Works
Geoniks uses computer vision and large language models to:
1. Analyze the uploaded image 2. Detect walls, doors, windows, and rooms 3. Estimate dimensions based on standard room sizes 4. Generate a complete floor plan with proper measurements
What Types of Images Work Best?
The AI works best with:
- Photos of architectural floor plans (printed or digital)
- Hand-drawn sketches on paper
- Screenshots from other floor plan software
- Real estate listing floor plans
- Use clear, high-contrast images
- Ensure the floor plan is as flat and undistorted as possible
- Higher resolution images produce better results
- Simple plans work better than complex multi-wing buildings
Step-by-Step Guide
Step 1: Open the Editor
Log in to Geoniks and open a new or existing project.
Step 2: Click Upload Plan
Click the 📎 Upload Plan button in the editor. Select your image file (JPG, PNG, or PDF).
Step 3: Wait for Analysis
The AI will analyze your image and generate a floor plan. This typically takes 10-30 seconds depending on the complexity of the space.
Step 4: Review and Edit
The generated floor plan will appear in your editor. Review the walls, rooms, and dimensions. Make any adjustments needed using the standard editing tools.
Step 5: Export
Once satisfied, export your floor plan in your preferred format.
Tips for Better Results
Conclusion
Converting a photo to a floor plan used to require hours of manual redrawing. With Geoniks AI, it takes less than a minute.