Ways to use Bluebeam on macOS

Applies to:

  • Bluebeam on web
  • Bluebeam on an iOS device

Although Revu is not supported on Apple Mac devices, Bluebeam provides several ways to use a Mac with Bluebeam and Revu. This article covers three methods to use Bluebeam on macOS: Bluebeam on web, Bluebeam via Parallels, and Bluebeam on an iOS device via macOS.

Use Bluebeam on web

Bluebeam on web is a cloud-based application that runs in your browser. It lets you access Studio Sessions and Studio Projects, mark up local files, collaborate in real time, and manage documents all from your browser.

To use Bluebeam on web, follow these steps:

  1. Open a supported browser on your Mac and go to app.bluebeam.com.

  2. Sign in with your Bluebeam ID (BBID).

  3. From the left sidebar menu, select Studio Projects or Studio Sessions. Any Projects or Sessions you've created or have been invited to will appear on this page.

  4. Locate and double-click a PDF file to open it in the Markup Editor.

To learn more about Studio Projects or Studio Sessions, check out these articles:

Run Revu on a Mac using Parallels

Parallels is a paid product, though a free trial is available. Parallels is best for Mac users who need all Revu features.

To access the full functionality of Revu on your Mac, you can run Windows using a virtualization tool. Parallels lets you run Windows 11 with ARM support on your Mac, giving you access to the full version of Revu as if you were on a Windows PC.

To use Revu on your Mac with Parallels, see the instructions from Parallels on how to install Parallels software and how to install Windows 11 on a Mac. Once you've set up Windows, download Revu from the Download Center and follow the steps for installing Revu.

Use Bluebeam iOS app on your Mac

Apple allows you to download and run Bluebeam on iOS app directly from your Mac. With the Bluebeam app, you can download Studio Projects and Sessions to work offline or open your own PDF files.

To use Bluebeam app on your Mac, follow these steps:

  1. Open the App Store on your Mac.

  2. Search for "Bluebeam" under the iPhone & iPad Apps section.

  3. Download and install Bluebeam.

  4. Open the app and sign in with your BBID.

  5. At the bottom of the screen, select Studio Projects or Sessions. Any Projects or Sessions you've created or been invited to will appear on this page.

  6. To open a local PDF, open the Finder on your Mac, right-click the file, and select Open With > Bluebeam.

To learn more about Bluebeam on an iOS device, check out these articles: