Production data beside the plot
Inputs, monitor mixes, equipment, and notes live beside the plot — not in separate files.
Stage Plot Forge // macOS + Windows
Stage Plot Forge. Professional stage plot maker for Mac and Windows.
Make precise stage layouts, keep inputs and monitor mixes beside the plot, and export a crew-ready PDF — even when the venue Wi-Fi disappears.
Native macOS app Windows 10 & 11 14-day free trial One-time payment Works offline
Completed exampleFestival main stage // 01
01 Place symbols02 Review production data03 Export and share
Workflow & features
A stage plot maker from first draft to load-in.
Every change stays connected, so your stage plan and production notes tell the same story. Explore the desktop workflow for macOS or Windows.
Visual stage canvas
Place, rotate, label, group, and layer equipment on a precise stage grid.
Preflight before export
Catch missing channels, duplicate patching, and incomplete show details before the PDF reaches the crew.
Local by design
Your plots and imported assets stay on your computer. Keep working without an internet connection.
376 production symbols. One clean production pack.
Build with purpose-made microphones, backline, instruments, people, staging, power, and utility symbols — then deliver the files your crew actually uses.
Vector PDF
PNG or JPEG
CSV lists
Print-ready
Import your own PDF, PNG, or JPEG assets. Stage Plot Forge embeds them in the document so every project stays portable. See how the production PDF workflow keeps the plot and production lists aligned.
Free production resources
Start with a document the crew can use.
Download original templates, review a complete band example, and use the practical guides before building the final production pack.
Stage plot templateA printable stage grid, input list, monitor mixes, equipment, and notes.Five-piece band exampleSee one stage layout, patch, monitor plan, and advance-notes pack.Input list templateStart a 24-channel live sound input list in a clean, editable CSV.Technical rider templateCover show details, stage, inputs, monitors, equipment, schedule, and notes.Band stage plot makerPlan performers, instruments, monitors, inputs, and backline in one desktop project.
Serious stage plots. Simple pricing.
Try every feature free for 14 days. Then pay once — no monthly or annual renewal fees.
Stage Plot Forge
€29one time
Full-featured 14-day trial, then a perpetual licence with no recurring subscription.
Download & start free trialmacOS 14+ on Apple silicon or 64-bit Windows 10/11.
- Full-featured 14-day trial
- Unlimited local stage plot documents
- 376 production symbols
- Inputs, monitor mixes, equipment, notes, and preflight
- Vector and print-ready PDF, PNG, JPEG, CSV, and embedded asset export
- Secure account and lifetime licence management
- Permanent access with a signed offline licence
Pay once. Keep using the app. Your licence does not expire.
Built with the people who use it
Found a bug? Have a better way?
Tell us what slowed you down or what would make the next show easier. Bug reports and workflow suggestions go straight to the Stage Plot Forge team.
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FAQ
Stage plot answers, without the soundcheck scramble.
What is a stage plot?
A stage plot is a visual map of performers, instruments, microphones, monitors, backline, and power on stage. It helps artists, venues, and production crews agree on the setup before load-in.Read the stage plot guide
Is a stage plot the same as a stage plan?
Usually, yes. Stage plot is common in North America, while stage plan is frequently used in the UK and Europe. Both normally mean a top-down band layout; use the venue’s terminology and include the same clear production information.Compare stage plot and stage plan
Can I create a stage plot on Mac or Windows?
Yes. Stage Plot Forge runs natively on Apple silicon Macs with macOS 14 or later and on 64-bit Windows 10 version 22H2 or Windows 11. Both versions use the same portable project format and the same account and lifetime license.
Does Stage Plot Forge work offline?
Yes. Stage plots, production lists, imported assets, and exports stay local. Your signed lifetime licence keeps the app available without depending on venue internet.
What can I export?
Export the stage plot as a vector and print-ready PDF, add the input list or all existing production data to the PDF, generate PNG or JPEG images, and export input and monitor lists as CSV.
Is Stage Plot Forge a subscription?
No. Stage Plot Forge is a one-time purchase. Pay once and your licence does not expire — there are no monthly or annual renewal fees.
Does Stage Plot Forge have a free trial?
Yes. The full-featured 14-day trial starts the first time you open the app. When it ends, existing projects remain openable and exportable; a one-time purchase restores creating and editing permanently.
Is Stage Plot Forge an online stage plot creator?
No. Stage Plot Forge is a native macOS and Windows app rather than a browser editor. It keeps working files local so you can edit and export at venues without depending on reliable Wi-Fi.Compare online and native workflows
Plan clearly. Load in faster.
Give every venue a stage plot and production pack they can act on.
Get Stage Plot Forge
Available nowOne app. Mac + Windows.Full-featured 14-day trial. No subscription.