Redefining the window industry: Innovative Take Off PDF software streamlines measurement and estimation for installers
Aperture Works has launched Take Off PDF, an innovative software solution designed specifically for window and door installers. The Hertfordshire-based software company claims this ground-breaking tool is set to transform the way professionals in the window industry manage, estimate, and deliver their projects.
Take Off PDF brings a new era of efficiency, accuracy, and simplicity to the window and door installation sector. Designed for estimators and office teams, Take Off PDF harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to dramatically simplify and accelerate the entire design and quotation process.
By enabling estimators to quickly and accurately extract measurements, quantities, and specifications directly from PDF plans, the software eliminates the laborious and error-prone manual takeoff process. This means less time spent on paperwork and more time focused on delivering exceptional results for customers.
Key benefits for installers
● Accurate measurements: Minimise costly mistakes with precise digital designs
● Faster estimates: Generate detailed quotations in a fraction of the time, helping you win more work
● Professional output: Impress clients with clear, organised, and visually appealing estimates and reports
● Seamless integration: Take Off PDF fits effortlessly into your existing workflow, making the transition smooth and hassle-free
● Increased productivity: Free up valuable time to focus on installation and client service rather than tedious admin
Aperture Works recognises the challenges faced by window and door installers: tight deadlines, fierce competition, and the demand for accuracy. Take Off PDF addresses these head-on, setting a new standard for project estimation and management in the industry.
With Take Off PDF, users upload their PDF plans, set the correct scale, and outline each window and door directly on-screen. Take Off PDF then calculates dimensions, captures images, and creates a summary sheet that can be exported to Excel or shared with suppliers for instant costings.
“Tasks that used to take hours or even days can now be completed in minutes, giving installers more time to focus on what really matters: delivering quality work for their customers,” says Paul Edwards, Director of Aperture Works.
“By Christmas, Take Off PDF will include even more intelligent features, automatically interpreting plans, suggesting window types, and flagging potential issues for users to review with a single click. These smart tools help reduce errors and ensure every quote is accurate, practical, and ready for manufacture,” he continues.
Aperture Works’ agile approach means that new features are added weekly based on user feedback, ensuring the platform evolves to meet the needs of installers of all sizes; from sole traders to large firms. With a three-tiered pricing model starting at just £10+vat per month, Take Off PDF makes cutting-edge technology accessible to everyone in the industry.
Take Off PDF is available from November 2025 with a dedicated website and a waitlist for early adopters. Installers can sign up, gain approval, and start benefiting from the platform’s time-saving capabilities straightaway.
“Whether you want to speed up your workflow, cut down on admin, or stay ahead of the competition, Take Off PDF is the all-in-one tool the industry has been waiting for. We’re inviting installers everywhere to experience a smarter, faster way to estimate and see how it can transform the way they work,” adds Paul.
For more information about Aperture Works and the Take Off PDF software, please visit www.TakeOffPDF.com or email paul@aperture-works.com.
