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Turn a PDF into your material list

Have your materials as a PDF (or a photo/scan) from an architect or engineer? Let AI build the CSV for you — no retyping.

1. Open ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
2. Upload your PDF or image of the material list.
3. Paste the prompt below.
4. Copy the CSV it returns and save it as a .csv file.
5. Come back here and use Import & preview to upload it.

Prompt You are a construction materials estimator. I am giving you a PDF or image of a material list, takeoff, or schedule from an architect or engineer. Extract every material line item into a CSV. Rules: - Output ONLY the CSV, nothing else. No explanation, no extra text. - The first row must be exactly: Material,Quantity,Unit - One row per material item. - Material: the full name including size and spec exactly as written (example: 12" Sch 80 PVC Pressure Pipe, 8" MJDI Gate Valve). - Quantity: a number only, with no units and no commas. If a range is given, use the higher number. If none is given, leave it blank. - Unit: a short code. Use LF for linear feet or length, EA for each or count. Keep the unit shown on the document if it is different (example: SF, CY, TON). - Skip titles, headers, notes, legends, totals, and anything that is not a material to be supplied. - Do not invent items or quantities. Only include what is actually in the document. - If a value is unreadable, leave that cell blank instead of guessing. Put the final CSV inside a code block so I can copy it easily. Copy prompt