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Standard Edition
Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition is the ideal PDF solution for firms that need a smart, simple and
affordable solution to create, markup, edit and manage PDF files.
Bluebeam adds buttons to the toolbars of Word, Excel and PowerPoint for one click PDFs and batch creation. For all other Windows files (WordPerfect, Outlook, image files, etc.) Bluebeam includes the Bluebeam PDF printer. Writing files to PDF and nine other file formats is as simple as printing a file. Standard Edition
includes an intuitive PDF editor, with markup and takeoff tools. See the Bluebeam difference 
starting at
$149 / volume discounts available
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- Feature List
- Pricing
- Overview
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Feature List
Compatibility & System Requirements
Operating System
Windows XP SP2 (32-bit and 64-bit), Windows XP Tablet Edition, Windows Vista (32-bit and 64-bit), and Windows 7 (32-bit and 64-bit).
Microsoft Office
Microsoft Office XP, 2003, 2007, 2010 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Previous versions of Office are supported through the Bluebeam PDF printer.
AutoCAD LT
AutoCAD LT 2004 - 2010
AutoCAD LT is supported by the Bluebeam PDF printer. A two button toolbar is added to AutoCAD LT which uses the Bluebeam PDF printer to create PDF files.
Other Applications
The Bluebeam PDF printer works with all Windows and CAD applications installed on your PC; i.e., AutoCAD LT, Revit, Autodesk Inventor, MicroStation, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics.
64-bit Compatibility
The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition is compatible with Windows XP x64, Vista x64, and Windows 7 x64. The 64-bit version of Bluebeam PDF Revu 8.0 also installs the 32-bit MS Office plug-ins.
PDF Editing and Markup Features
- Edit text in a PDF file
- Add markups as a layer over an existing PDF
- Combine PDFs and create PDF packages
- Add stamps, flags, bookmarks, file attachments, hyperlinks, and headers/footers
- Permanently delete text or images in a PDF
- PDF form filling
- Add digital signatures to a PDF
- Compare PDF drawings automatically and highlight the differences
- Measure area, length, volume, perimeter or count from a PDF drawing
- Spell check
- Reduce PDF file size and control resolution, color, embedded fonts and file data
- Integrates with SharePoint and Projectwise directly from the Revu interface
- Preview, organize and manage files with File Access
- Upload PDF files and collaborate online with Bluebeam Studio™
- View the full list of PDF editing and markup features
Software Deployment
Users have three ways to deploy Bluebeam's desktop solutions:
- Download and install software from our website
- Install software from a Bluebeam CD
- CAD managers and IT executives can request a network deploy CD at no charge. Contact sales@bluebeam.com to request a network deploy CD.
Bluebeam Stapler
- Create PDF booklets
- Creates a single PDF file from multiple PDFs, CAD drawings or Windows files
- Natively supports Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and all image types
- Provides a drag-and-drop window that allows users to rapidly convert multiple native files to the ten formats Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition supports
Bookmarking Features for MS Office
- Automatically adds bookmarks in PDF files created from MS Office documents based on
- Table of contents (For Word docs)
- Slide names (For PowerPoint docs)
- Sheet names (For Excel docs)
Page Settings Options for MS Office
- Use the default MS Office page setup for creating PDF files or defining a custom page setup
- Define custom page settings for a PDF file by changing:
- Paper Size
- Plot area in Excel
- Plot Scale – Ability to use number of predefined, scaled to fit, or custom definitions
- Support for custom page sizes
- Set default page size to A4 or Letter
- Can set prompting for filename
- Automatically use document name as default
- Option to select new file name
- View results of PDF creation in Revu after PDF translation completes
- Use the last saved PDF folder for the location to write PDF files
- Choose options for plotting individual PDF files:
- All pages
- Current page
- Selected pages
- Uses PDF vector line quality settings
- Uses Raster image quality settings
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File Conversion Features
- Converts any Windows file to PDF, TIF, JPG, BMP, PSD, PNG, and PCL
- Adds Bluebeam buttons into Word, Excel and PowerPoint toolbars for one button PDFs and batch creation
- Installs Bluebeam PDF printer Driver for PDF writing to create PDF, TIF, JPG, GIF, BMP, PSD, PNG, EMF, WMF and PCL files from any application including:
- Any Windows application installed (MS Project, Visio, Outlook, etc.)
- Any CAD application or viewer installed (Inventor, Pro/Engineer, Unigraphics, MicroStation, Solid Edge, ArchiCAD, Autodesk TrueView)
- HTML Pages
- Integrates with Office XP, 2003, and 2007
- Adds Bluebeam buttons into AutoCAD LT toolbar (2004 - 2010)
- Bluebeam PDF printer driver automatically recognizes which application it is converting from and has predefined settings for
most major CAD applications for optimal PDF output. Predefined PDF settings exist for:
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Inventor
- Revit
- SolidWorks
- MicroStation
- Pro/Engineer
- Unigraphics
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Converts scanner and digital camera images to PDF (Scan to PDF)
- Converts true type text to PDF files as searchable text
- Converts images to PDF and PDF to images with built-in image converter
Security Features for MS Office
- Bluebeam security features allow you to:
- Set a password to open files
- Restrict printing or designate a printing quality parameter
- Restrict ability to copy text or graphics
- Restrict creation of form fields and annotations
- Restrict ability to fill out form fields
- Restrict ability to manipulate or render pages
- Restrict ability to create bookmarks
- Save default passwords
- Add digital signatures
- Apply security to a batch of PDF files in Revu
E-mail Features for MS Office
- Ability to simultaneously convert and e-mail a file
- Fully integrated into MS Office for one-button transmission
- Saves E-mail settings for reuse
- Ability to compress E-mailed files
- Ability to specify different E-mail client or SMTP connection
FTP Features for MS Office
- Ability to simultaneously convert and transmit a file to an FTP project server
- Fully integrated into MS Office for one-button transmission
- Saves project server settings
- Configurable on a per-project basis
Interactive Features for MS Office
- Transfer hyperlinks from MS Office documents
- Add text stamps to PDFs created from MS Office
- Select from a large group of predefined text stamps including:
- Time stamp
- Date
- File name
- Path
- Customized text stamp capability
- Customize text stamp words
- Select font, font size, font color, justification, and location on the page
- Embed any number of file attachments
- Bluebeam compresses embedded files for E-mailing and sharing
- Add Digital Signature fields and sign PDFs in Revu
Miscellaneous
- Works in international versions of MS Office (not localized text)
- Trial version does not include any annoying watermarks
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Pricing
Bluebeam Volume Licensing Program
Bluebeam software is registered on a per workstation basis with a node-locked license. Bluebeam offers discounts for volume purchases of
5 or more seats. These discounts are provided on a per transaction basis. When you include the Bluebeam Maintenance Program with your order you ensure that your employees have access to the most
up-to-date features that Bluebeam offers plus additional support services.
| No. of Seats Purchased |
Price per Seat |
Optional Annual Maintenance |
Software + Maintenance |
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| 1-4 |
$149 |
$49 |
$198 |
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| 5-9 |
$129 |
$39 |
$168 |
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| 10-24 |
$119 |
$29 |
$148 |
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| 25-49 |
$109 |
$27 |
$136 |
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| 50-99 |
$99 |
$25 |
$124 |
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| 100-199 |
$89 |
$23 |
$112 |
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| 200-349 |
$79 |
$21 |
$100 |
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| 350-499 |
$69 |
$19 |
$88 |
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| 500-999 |
$59 |
$17 |
$76 |
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| 1000+ |
$49 |
$15 |
$64 |
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Server vs. Desktop Installation
Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition is installed and licensed on the desktop. For more information about server based
file conversion, see our Bluebeam Conversion Server product page.
Upgrades for current Bluebeam PDF Revu Standard Edition users
Bluebeam offers free upgrades to licensed users that participate in the Bluebeam Maintenance Program. Users with licenses
that do not include maintenance receive discounted upgrade pricing. Customers only need to pay for major product releases
(A major upgrade would be an upgrade from version 4.0 to version 5.0). Minor product releases are available for customers
free of charge (A minor upgrade would be an upgrade from version 4.0 to version 4.7).
| No. of Existing Seats |
Upgrade Price per Seat |
Optional Annual Maintenance |
Upgrade + Maintenance |
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| 1-4 |
$75 |
$49 |
$124 |
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| 5-9 |
$65 |
$39 |
$104 |
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| 10-24 |
$59 |
$29 |
$88 |
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| 25-49 |
$55 |
$27 |
$82 |
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| 50-99 |
$49 |
$25 |
$74 |
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| 100-199 |
$45 |
$23 |
$68 |
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| 200-349 |
$39 |
$21 |
$60 |
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| 350-499 |
$35 |
$19 |
$54 |
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| 500-999 |
$29 |
$17 |
$46 |
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| 1000+ |
$25 |
$15 |
$40 |
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Technical Support and Maintenance
Free technical support is provided to all customers through email at
support@bluebeam.com. When you purchase the optional annual maintenance, your employees also receive free
telephone support and upgrades to major version releases. See the description of maintenance below.
About Maintenance
Bluebeam Software has an annual maintenance program for Bluebeam PDF Revu. The Bluebeam Maintenance Program is available for all users.
Here are some of the valuable benefits of signing up for the Bluebeam Maintenance Program:
Premium Support
You will receive premium phone and e-mail support from our experienced technical support staff trained to answer a wide range of CAD
and PDF-related questions.
Major Version Upgrades
When Bluebeam Software releases a new major version of our software we will notify your company and provide upgrade license keys for you
free of charge.
Minor Version Upgrades
When Bluebeam Software releases a minor update for our software we will notify your company and provide instructions to download the newest
version of our software directly from Bluebeam.
Renewal Option
As a Bluebeam Maintenance Program participant your company will have the option to renew its maintenance agreement so your employees can
continue to receive timely software updates and technical support.
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Why Bluebeam?
Bluebeam PDF Revu was designed to make your life easier with simple PDF creation, markup, editing and access features. When using
Bluebeam you will soon come to realize the ease of use and functionality provided with our software. Bluebeam PDF Revu
integrates with MS Office programs for one button file creation and includes the Bluebeam PDF printer to create
a PDF from just about anything!
Revu
Bluebeam's professional PDF markup, PDF editing and PDF viewing software.
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Features
- PDF creation from any Windows or CAD application
- PDF markup, PDF editing, and PDF viewing with Revu
- Adds Bluebeam buttons to MS Office toolbars for one click conversion and batch creation
- Creates PDF booklets with
Bluebeam Stapler
- Conversion to nine other formats including TIFF, JPEG, Bitmap, GIF, PNG, PSD, EMF, WMF and PCL
- Special predefined settings for top CAD applications
- Adds Bluebeam buttons to AutoCAD LT toolbar
- PDF security and digital signatures
- File attachments
- Automatic PDF bookmarks
- Hyperlink transfer for MS Office
- Text searchable PDFs
- PDF textstamping and watermarking
- Built-in measurement tool
- Search online with WebTab™, a full web browser in Revu
- Presenation and Full Screen viewing modes
- View the full list
Digital Signatures
Create digital signature fields, certify documents and add digital signatures to PDF files. Bluebeam's intelligent technology can detect if the file has been altered after being signed so you can send your secure documents with peace of mind.
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PDF Editing
PDF Editing saves time by allowing you to change the PDF without recreating it from the original file. Easily edit the PDF by adding or deleting text, customizing the font and font color, changing the layout and more. PDF Page Editing gives you the ability to add blank pages, delete, extract and rotate pages as well as copy and paste true text from your PDF into Word and other MS Office files.
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PDF Markup
Included with the Bluebeam PDF creation software is Revu for PDF markup and editing. Within Revu, you will find an extensive list of markup tools including a pen, highlighter, typewriter, text box, symbols, images and stamps to customize your PDF. Included with this helpful application is the option to save frequently used markups in the Tool Chest for easy access, add links to markups that open websites, local files or jump to a page in the PDF, making it easier than ever to access critical data.
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PDF Forms
PDF files containing form fields are easily viewed and completed with Revu. Bluebeam automatically recognizes a PDF form and allows you to fill in text, select from a drop down list, check boxes, select radio buttons and press Submit or Reset buttons. Saving filled or partially filled forms to your hard drive helps you avoid losing any work.
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Bluebeam Stapler
The Bluebeam Stapler is a stand-alone program that effortlessly binds many different types of documents. With Stapler you can combine a number of different files ranging from Office documents to images files. Stapler allows you to either bind files to create one single PDF, or create a single PDF for each separate file.
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Tablet PC
Bluebeam includes features specifically designed for Tablet OS users who are looking for a quick way to review and annotate PDF files with the ease of their Tablet pen.
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PDF Creation
After installation, Bluebeam will integrate into your MS Office programs (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) and install three buttons at the top of your Office interface. With the click of a button, your PDF is created. Bluebeam batch allows you to convert countless Office files to PDF in a single batch. Bluebeam PDF Revu includes a scan to PDF option and PDF packages.
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Bluebeam Studio™
Bluebeam Studio allows you to connect, create and collaborate with anyone, anywhere, at any time. Simply upload your PDFs to Studio and invite attendees from across the globe to view and comment on your PDFs. Chat and add markups to the same PDF together in real-time or separately on your own. Markups and chats are tracked in a Record that links back to the PDF to easily review session activity. You can even create a report of your Studio session to archive or share with your team. How's that for magic?
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File Access
Bluebeam's File Access tab displays a list of recently opened PDF files that can be previewed or reopened with a mouse click. Pin and organize commonly used files by folder, or group by category for quicker access. To further streamline the way you work with PDF, Bluebeam integrates into ProjectWise and SharePoint document management systems so you can easily retrieve and check-in documents directly from Revu's interface.
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Advanced Markup
and Editing
Advanced PDF features in Revu allow you to customize your PDF to create a polished document. Flags and bookmarks can link to PDF pages, hyperlinks, separate files or an area of a PDF page. Add file attachments to send information rich documents to clients or colleagues. Check markups, form fields and PDF text for spelling mistakes and save frequently used forms and documents as PDF templates. Color processing capabilities allow you to change the colors in a PDF or change a PDF from color to grayscale.
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