revu

Revu, commonly known as Bluebeam Revu, is a PDF markup and collaboration software developed by Bluebeam, Inc. It is widely used in architecture, engineering, and construction to create, annotate, and manage PDFs across project lifecycles. Revu supports drawing markups, measurements and takeoffs, document linking, bookmarking, and tools to compare revisions, all designed to facilitate review and coordination among teams.

Core features include a library of customizable markup tools housed in a Tool Chest, measurement and takeoff capabilities, and support for batch processing to apply changes to multiple documents. A central feature is Studio, a cloud-based collaboration environment that enables real-time markup and review, file sharing, and version control for distributed project teams. Depending on edition, Revu can include additional capabilities such as OCR, redaction, and automation scripts to streamline workflows.

The software runs on Windows desktop and offers companion apps for mobile devices, including iPad, allowing on-site markup and inspection. Bluebeam has marketed Revu in multiple editions (Standard, CAD, and eXtreme) with varying levels of CAD integration, markup tooling, and advanced features. Revu is regarded as a major tool in the AEC industry for improving document control, reducing errors, and speeding project workflows, and competes with other PDF and CAD collaboration platforms.