Start using Bluebeam

Use the quick steps below to help you begin, or go to our Revu Starter Kit for a more detailed walkthrough that covers Revu, Studio, and Bluebeam on web and mobile.

Revu is the essential desktop application for marking up, collaborating on, and working with PDF drawings and documents. To get started, install Revu on your desktop, sign in with your Bluebeam ID, and learn the essentials of marking up PDFs.

  1. Download and install Revu

  2. Create a Bluebeam ID and sign in to Revu

  3. Open a PDF and get familiar with the interface

  4. Add markups and track them in the Markups List

  5. Manage users and subscriptions

    For organizations with more than one user subscription, use these resources to set up and manage your Bluebeam user accounts:

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Bluebeam Revu User Manual

Review reference material relating to Revu and the Revu interface. Wondering what that icon means or what that markup does? Learn about it here.

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Bluebeam onboarding videos + training

How to Bluebeam

Quickly learn to use key Revu features with an extensive library of short, individual training videos.

Start using Bluebeam today

Get up to speed quickly in 30 minutes or less with onboarding courses for architects, engineers, estimators, project managers, and other professionals.

Collaborating with Studio

Learn how to use Studio Sessions and Studio Projects in Revu to collaborate with your team on project files, anytime, anywhere.

Revu Essentials

This free course is designed for both new and experienced users to learn the essential skills and tools in Revu, including navigating the Revu interface and profiles, manipulating documents, using markups, and collaborating in Studio.

Resources & additional support

Still can't find what you're looking for? Learn from peers in Bluebeam Community, explore Bluebeam University product training courses, or submit a ticket so we can provide you with personalized assistance.

Bluebeam University

Enroll in online, self-paced courses with Bluebeam University to learn more about your Bluebeam product.

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Bluebeam Community

Learn from other Bluebeam users in an online, peer-to-peer community where you can make your voice heard.

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Submit a ticket

Need additional support? Submit a ticket and let us know how we can help.

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