Punch! Home & Landscape Design
What it is
Punch! Home & Landscape Design is software for planning homes, interiors and landscapes in 2D and 3D, with 3D views of designs. It runs on Windows and macOS and supports floor-plan import and multi-floor design. Editions range from Express to Architectural Series, with capabilities such as house-plan libraries, PhotoView for working on a photo of a house, and tools for roofs, foundations, HVAC and construction. Express and higher include a landscape library with more than 4,000 plants and 7,640 materials. Home Design Copilot is available for Windows editions and can render plans, 3D views or photos, and create plants or materials from prompts. File options include DXF and DWG import and export, plus PDF and SketchUp import; listed export formats also include OBJ, STL, 3MF and 360° CubeMap. Pricing includes one-time Windows licences from $59.99 and an annual Copilot plan at $99.99 per year; the general pricing note is from $29.99/yr. A 15-day trial is available for Professional or Architectural Series. The maker offers a 30-day refund for licences that have not been activated.
For and against
For
- Plans homes, interiors and landscapes in 2D and 3D.
- Supports floor-plan import and multi-floor design.
- Landscape library has over 4,000 plants and 7,640 materials.
- PhotoView lets users design on a house photo.
- Supports DXF/DWG, OBJ, STL, 3MF and 360° CubeMap exports.
- Every licence includes 12 months of support and maintenance patches.
Against
- No free plan is offered.
- Professional and Architectural Series trials last 15 days.
- Copilot works with Windows editions.
- Term licences have more limited options on Mac.
Who it suits
The range is aimed at homeowners, DIYers and newcomers as well as contractors, architects and designers. Architectural Series also covers commercial projects, while PhotoView can help homeowners plan around a photograph of their house.
Getting started
- Visit punchsoftware.com.
- Choose an edition for Windows or macOS.
- Select a licence, such as a one-time purchase or an available term licence.
- For the Professional or Architectural Series trial, request the 15-day trial; no payment card is required.
- Install the selected edition on one computer for an own-it licence.
Limits to know
There is no free plan. The trial applies only to Professional or Architectural Series, lasts 15 days, and is limited to one trial per email address every 90 days; own-it licences cover one computer.
The verdict
Choose Punch! if you need home or landscape planning with 2D and 3D views, floor-plan import or multi-floor work. The editions span homeowner projects through commercial planning, but pricing and capabilities vary by edition. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or Copilot on macOS.
Questions
What does Punch! Home & Landscape Design do?
It lets users design homes, interiors and landscapes in 2D and 3D, then view their designs in 3D.
Which platforms does it support?
The software supports Windows and macOS. Home Design Copilot works with Windows editions.
How much does it cost?
The listed one-time Windows plans range from $59.99 for Express to $599.99 for Architectural Series. Home Design Copilot costs $99.99 per year or $299.99 for three years; the general pricing note says from $29.99/yr.
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 15-day trial is available for Professional or Architectural Series, requires no payment card, and is limited to one per email address every 90 days.
What file formats does it support?
It supports DXF and DWG import and export, plus PDF and SketchUp import. Listed export formats also include OBJ, STL, 3MF and 360° CubeMap.
What happens if I want a refund?
The maker offers a full refund within 30 days for licences that have not been activated.
Facts on the record
- Audience
- The editions are positioned for newcomers, homeowners, DIYers, contractors, architects and designers, with Architectural Series also covering commercial projects.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company address
- The site lists Punch! Software at 384 Bel Marin Keys Blvd, Suite 150, Novato, California 94949.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Company history
- The site says Punch! Software started in 1998 and has sold more than 3 million copies for Mac and Windows.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Copilot
- Home Design Copilot can render a plan, 3D view or photo and can create plants or materials from prompts; it works with Windows editions.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- The feature comparison lists import and export support for DXF and DWG, plus PDF and SketchUp import.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998punchsoftware.com · read 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Novato, California, United Statespunchsoftware.com · read 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The object library includes finishes and furnishings from brands including Bali, Belgard, Buechel, ClosetMaid, Karastan and Mohawk.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Landscape library
- The site says every edition from Express up includes more than 4,000 plants and 7,640 materials.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- An own-it licence is a one-time purchase for one computer; term licences are available for one or three years on Windows, with more limited term options on Mac.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- PhotoView
- Essentials and higher include PhotoView, which lets users design on a photo of their house.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The maker offers separate Windows version 26 and Mac version 22 licences.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The software lets users design homes, interiors and landscapes in 2D and 3D, then view designs in 3D.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Refunds
- The maker offers a full refund within 30 days for licences that have not been activated.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Every licence includes 12 months of technical support and maintenance patches, with help available by support ticket, tutorials, knowledge base and user forum.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Trial limits
- The 15-day trial is for Professional or Architectural Series, requires no payment card, and is limited to one trial per email address every 90 days.punchsoftware.com · read 8 Oct 2026