How does the Bubble Expert free trial work?

Download and install Bubble Expert and use every feature free for 5 days. No credit card required. When the trial ends, buy a one-time $99 license and activate with your product key - your work and settings are kept.

Does Bubble Expert renumber balloons automatically?

Yes. Insert or erase a balloon anywhere on the drawing and Bubble Expert automatically updates the bubble sequence, so your characteristic numbers always stay in order.

What are the system requirements?

Bubble Expert runs on Windows (32 or 64 bit) and needs about 30 MB of free space. It works with standard PDF drawings.

Balloon PDF engineering drawings as fast as you can click

Bubble Expert is PDF ballooning software built for AS9102 First Article Inspection. Number every characteristic, insert or erase bubbles anywhere, and the sequence renumbers itself.

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Click-to-balloon speed

Create numbered bubbles on any PDF drawing as fast as you can click â€” mechanical drawings, floor plans, or work instructions.

Automatic renumbering

Insert or erase a balloon mid-sequence and every bubble after it updates instantly. No manual renumbering before an FAI.

Full markup toolkit

Polylines, leader lines, text input, and customizable marking tools for callouts the balloons alone can't cover.

Built for AS9102 FAI

Made for quality engineers preparing First Article Inspection packages in aerospace and precision manufacturing.

One-time $99 per seat

No subscription. When the 5-day trial ends, buy a license and activate with your product key â€” an affordable alternative to enterprise ballooning suites costing thousands per year.

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Free trial FAQ

How does the free trial work?

Install Bubble Expert and use every feature free for 5 days â€” no credit card, no signup. When the trial ends, purchase a one-time $99 license and activate with your product key. Your settings are kept.

What is PDF ballooning?

Ballooning marks each dimension and characteristic on an engineering drawing with a numbered bubble, so it can be referenced on inspection documents like the AS9102 First Article Inspection forms.

What does the setup include?

The installer contains BubbleExpert.exe and everything it needs, including the PDF engine and activation components. It runs on 32- and 64-bit Windows and needs about 30 MB of space.

Can I move my license to a new computer?

Yes â€” deactivate on the old machine and activate on the new one with the same product key. Contact support@bubbleexpert.com if you need help.