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Ncored

Finally, a PDF tool that doesn't freeze on heavy construction drawings.·ncored.com

From €6.67/mo · No free plan (14-day trial) · Not open source See pricing ↓

Ncored is a desktop PDF editor and markup application for architects, engineers, and construction professionals, built to open and annotate very large construction drawing PDFs (exported from Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Vectorworks, and SketchUp Layout) on macOS and Windows. It processes files entirely on the local machine, with no upload or cloud storage of drawings. Core capabilities include markup and annotation, in-place text editing, full-text search, PDF compression and flattening, and large-format printing.

What it's for

Opening 50-200MB+ construction drawing PDFs without freezingMarking up and annotating construction drawingsEditing text directly inside CAD-exported PDFsSearching text across hundred-page drawing setsCompressing or flattening large PDF drawings for sharingPrinting large-format drawings (A4 to A0)

Features 16

2 devices supported per individual licence
Annotations saved as standard PDF, compatible with Acrobat, Preview, Bluebeam
Built-in print dialog with auto page-size fitting (A4-A0, Letter, Legal) and duplex printing
Flatten to JPEG-based PDF at 100-600 DPI
Free browser-based PDF tools (merge, split, compress, rotate, sign, redact, write on PDF, PDF to Word)
Full Windows build for Windows 10 and 11
Full-text search across hundred-page drawings
Fully local processing, no servers or cloud upload
In-place text editing by double-clicking words
Markup and annotation (freehand drawing, highlights, text notes, shapes, arrows, colours)
Native Apple Silicon (M-series) support without Rosetta translation
Opens 50-200MB+ construction drawing PDFs without freezing
Optimised rendering for ArchiCAD, Revit, AutoCAD, and Vectorworks exported PDFs, including layers and OCG grouping
PDF compression across three levels
Per-seat team licensing with centralised licence management
Smooth scroll, zoom, pinch, and pan on dense vector pages

At a glance

free trial

TypeDesktop app

DeploymentInstalled (local)

PlatformsWindows, macOS

LanguagesEnglish, Lithuanian

Forarchitects, structural engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, BIM coordinators, construction managers

CompanyNoir architects

Complianceself-reported

GDPR

Pricing

All prices are in EUR and VAT-inclusive. Monthly plan: €12.99/month. Annual plan: €79.99/year (equivalent to €6.67/month). Lifetime licence: €159 one-time, described as introductory/limited-offer pricing. Team plan pricing is tailored and not published as a fixed number.

Monthly€12.99/user/mo

Billed monthly, renews at €12.99/month; cancel anytime; VAT included.

1 user, 2 devices

Annual€6.67/user/mo · billed annually

Marked 'Most popular', -49% vs monthly rate; renews yearly at €79.99; cancel anytime; VAT included.

1 user, 2 devices

LifetimeQuote

Labelled 'Limited offer' / introductory pricing; one-time payment; 14-day money-back guarantee.

1 user, 2 devices

TeamQuote

Tailored/custom pricing, purchased and managed from within the app; 14-day money-back guarantee.

2+ users

Annual plan priced 49% below the monthly rate (€79.99/year vs €155.88/year equivalent), saving €75.89/year.

Ncored

What it's for

Features 16

At a glance

Complianceself-reported

Pricing

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