This article applies to:
- Revu 21
- Revu 20
About upgrades
An upgrade is when you go from one major version of Revu to another major version of Revu. For example, going from Revu 2019 to Revu 20 is considered an upgrade. For Revu 20 and below, upgrades need to be purchased — except for users with active Maintenance.
Upgrades vs. updates
An upgrade is not the same as an update. An update is a software patch that delivers bug fixes and other minor improvements. For example, going from Revu 20 to Revu 20.1 is considered an update. Updates are free and included with your license or subscription plan. You can install updates within Revu by selecting Help > Check for Updates.
Upgrade to Revu 21
If your license has active Maintenance
If you have Active Maintenance and want to upgrade to Revu 21, you can upgrade via the Bluebeam webstore. Please visit the Upgrade to Subscription page for detailed steps on how to upgrade.
If your license doesn’t have Maintenance
For more information about transitioning your entire organization to subscription, check out our Bluebeam Subscription Implementation Guide.
Install Revu 21
After upgrading to Revu 21, you can install it onto your desktop. With a subscription, there’s no need to register your named-user license with a serial number or product key. Logging in with your Bluebeam ID (BBID) will authenticate your license.
For more information, visit the Revu 21 Installation Guide. If you’re an IT admin deploying Revu 21 for your organization, please see our Revu 21 IT Admin Resources.
Upgrade to Revu 20
When you upgrade to Revu 20, you’ll receive a new serial number and product key. Then you can download, install, and register your Revu 20 license.
How you upgrade your Revu 20 license depends on whether you have active Maintenance or if you have an Open License.
For more information, select the tab that applies to you.
If your license has active Maintenance
If your license has active Maintenance, you can upgrade to Revu 20 for free. To claim your upgrade, your license owner will need to either:
- Contact us directly if the license was purchased directly from Bluebeam.
- Contact your account reseller.
Be sure to have your current serial number and product key handy. Not sure where to find them?
If your license doesn’t have Maintenance
Revu 20 is no longer available for upgrade to those without Active Maintenance. You’ll need to purchase a Revu 21 upgrade. To do this, visit the Bluebeam Web Store. You’ll need to log in with your Bluebeam ID (BBID). To learn how to create one, click here.
If you don’t have Maintenance and purchased Revu within 30 days of a major release, you’re eligible for a free upgrade.
Open license
As an Open license user, you’re eligible for a free Revu 20 upgrade. You can upgrade your Revu license at any time by retrieving a new serial number and product key from the Bluebeam Gateway.
To retrieve your new product key:
- Sign into the Bluebeam Gateway.
- Select your account.
- Select Manage Revu Licenses.
- Choose a serial number to see the Details Page for that license.
- In the Open Licenses tab, copy the new product key.
Now you can register Revu 20. You may use the same serial number you used before, but must enter your new product key. For more information, see the Bluebeam Gateway User Guide.
Install and register Revu 20
Now that you’ve upgraded your license, it’s time to install and register Revu 20. You can find detailed instructions in the Revu 20 & Below Installation Guide.
If you’re installing Revu 20 on multiple computers at your organization, please refer to our Revu 20 & Below IT Admin Resources.
Crossgrades
For Revu 20 and below, you can also upgrade between editions (for example, Revu Standard to Revu CAD or eXtreme), which is called a crossgrade. For more information, please see How to change your edition of Revu.
Setup
Revu 21
Revu 20
Revu 2019
Revu 2018
Revu 2017 & Below
Licensing & Registration
Getting Started