Plan on real maps

Drop firing positions on live satellite imagery in 2D, or tilt into a true 3D view with buildings and time-of-day lighting
Set pin heights so elevated positions (rooftops, towers, barges) sit at their real altitude
Grid mode for paper-only layouts on a calibrated, real-distance grid
Per-position canvases with grid snapping, drag, rotate, and scale
Multi-select rotate and scale around the selection center for whole batches at once
Measure tool for real-world distances, plus audience zones, range lines, and labeled text
Light and dark mode

Build the show

Racks (mortar grids) with per-column angles
Comet Racks with per-tube angles and calibers
Arched Fans: half-circle comet arches with tube angles spread evenly across the arc
Cakes (multi-shot single-cue products) and single FX
Fans / Slices (rows of comets or mines on one cue)
Letter Racks: spell letters or digits out of single-shot devices
Cakeboards / platforms as a surface for bundling smaller items
Chain tube runs across one or more racks to fire on a single cue, with the fire direction marked
Save your own custom racks to a personal My Racks library and reuse them on any show
Save a whole multi-rack arrangement, chains and all, as a My Layout and drop the entire bank onto the field in one click
Lock individual items so they cannot drift

Wire the firing systems

Modules for Cobra, FireOne, Ignite, Pyrodigital, Firelinx, Pyromate, Omega Fire, Mongoose, or Manual
Multi-channel modules (18 / 36 / 72) split into channels, each with its own color and used count
Per-tube cue assignment with automatic numbering
Set your system once and cues format to match your hardware

Import existing scripts

Drop in a Cobra, FireOne, Ignite, Finale, or Pyro Digital file and PyroLayout reads your modules and cues
Auto-detect product types (rack, cake, fan, flame) from product names
Auto-place from Finale coordinate exports straight onto the map
Match imported single-shot racks to your saved My Racks designs

Print the paperwork

Field map report showing every position, item, and label
Module wiring sheets, one page per channel, so each firer knows exactly what plugs where
Cue sheets sorted by module and cue
Site overview on satellite or 3D map for the safety briefing
Rack list, truck loading list, and product totals for the load out
Field Link: a QR on the printout opens that exact report on a phone, no login needed
Print or save to PDF for the paper crew

Safety distances

Spectator distance rings drawn per position from the largest caliber there
Pick your standard: NFPA 1123 aerial or non-bursting, NFPA 1126 proximate, generic, or metric
Estimated fallout area that drifts downwind with the wind speed you set
Overlapping rings merge into one clean outline, and any ring reaching an audience zone is flagged
A planning aid only. Every distance must still be verified with your AHJ

Know your gear

My Equipment: record the firing systems and gear your company owns, and how many
Track how many are out of service, so the count reflects what you can actually take
Attach the gear a show needs that never appears on the map: generators, extinguishers, tents
Show Day Equipment Check: pick a date, total every show that night, and see exactly what you are short
Equipment only. PyroLayout never stores product quantities

Ask Squib

A built-in helper that knows both the app and the show you have open
Ask where you put something: "where did I put the 3in peony?"
Ask about your own show: how many 4in shells, what position a module is in, show totals
Ask how the app works and get pointed at the actual button
It reads your show and never changes it

Save and share

One active show plus an archive on the free plan, unlimited on Pro
Add seats for shoot-site machines without paying for full extra accounts
Export the full show as a .pyro file with or without the map background
Export your field layout as plain JSON for other tools
Per-show metadata: date, venue, shooter, firing system, free-form notes

Stay in touch

Bug tracker built into the app, every report goes straight to the developer
Free plan, plus 7 days of Pro on every new account, no card on file

Features

Everything you need to run a professional show

From a single mortar to a multi-position grand finale, PyroLayout keeps your entire crew on the same page.

🗺️

2D & 3D Map Layout

Search any address and place positions on real satellite imagery. Keep it flat top-down, or tilt into a 3D view with buildings, time-of-day lighting, and elevated pin heights for rooftops, towers, and barges.

📍

Drag-and-Drop Positions

Add launch positions anywhere on the map. Rename, color-code, and organize them exactly how your crew thinks about the site.

🎆

Every Product Type

Racks, comet racks, arched fans, cakes, slices, single FX, and letter racks that spell words out of single shots. Per-tube angles and calibers, with cue numbers assigned automatically. Save your own designs to reuse on any show.

🔗

Chained Tube Runs

Mark chains across a rack to fire a whole run of tubes off a single cue, with the firing direction drawn right on the layout. Plan flights and chased effects exactly the way you wire them in the field.

🗂️

Saved Racks & Layouts

Save any rack design to My Racks and reuse it on every show. Save a whole multi-rack arrangement, chains and all, as a My Layout and drop the entire bank onto the field in one click, exact angles, calibers, and chained runs intact.

📥

Import Existing Scripts

Bring in shows from Cobra, FireOne, Ignite, Finale, or Pyro Digital. PyroLayout auto-builds your modules, cues, and product list so you can lay out positions in minutes instead of retyping every line.

🖨️

Crew-Ready Reports

Print the paperwork your crew actually fires from: field maps, per-channel module wiring sheets, cue sheets, and a site overview for the safety briefing. Save to PDF and hand it to the paper crew.

📱

Field Link — Reports on a Phone

Every printout carries a QR code. Scan it and the crew gets that exact report on a phone or tablet, no login, no app to install. It's a frozen copy of the paper in their hands, so what they read on the screen is what they read on the sheet.

🔒

Audience Zone Drawing

Draw freeform audience zones directly on the map. Lock them once placed and always know where your crowd boundary sits.

⚡

Multi-System Support

Works with all major firing systems. Set your system once and PyroLayout formats cue assignments to match your hardware.

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Auto-Save & Export

Your show saves automatically in the background. Export a .pyro backup file any time and restore it on any device.

Compatible Firing Systems

Cobra

Firelinx

FireOne

Ignite

Manual

Mongoose

Omega Fire

Pyrodigital

Pyromate

Cobra, Firelinx, FireOne, Ignite, Mongoose, Omega Fire, Pyrodigital, and Pyromate are trademarks of their respective owners. PyroLayout is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any of these companies.

Pricing

Simple, honest pricing

Design a whole show for free. Subscribe when you need the paperwork you carry to the field.

Free

^$0

forever • No card required

One active show, plus one archive
Unlimited positions and items
2D & 3D satellite map view
Every product type: racks, comet racks, arched fans, cakes, letter racks
Import from Cobra, Finale, FireOne, Pyro Digital and Ignite
Site map and position map reports (watermarked)

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Pro Monthly

^$9.99

per month • Cancel anytime

Everything in Free, without limits
Unlimited shows
Cue lists, wiring sheets, rack lists, truck loading
NFPA safety distances and fallout zones
Show Day Equipment Check
No watermark on reports

Go Monthly

Best value

Pro Annual

^$59.99

per year • about $5.00 a month

Everything in Pro Monthly
Half the price of paying monthly
Field Link: the report on a phone, by QR
Export and import shows
Extra device seats, $39.99 each per year
Email support

Get Started

Every new account gets 7 days of Pro, free and with no card. When it ends you keep working on the free plan, and everything you built stays yours.

🔒

Secure Payments

Need multiple licenses for your crew? Contact us for bulk pricing.

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What you get on each plan

Free is a real plan, not a countdown. Design a complete show, import your existing script, and print your maps. Subscribe when you need the paperwork you carry to the field.

Feature	Free$0 forever	Pro$59.99/yr or $9.99/mo
Design and build
Shows you can keep	1 active + 1 archive	Unlimited
Positions and items per showRacks, comet racks, arched fans, cakes, slices, platforms, letter racks	Unlimited	Unlimited
Modules, wiring, chains and groups	✓	✓
Satellite and 3D map, audience zones, measure tool	✓	✓
Bring your existing show
Import from Cobra, Finale, FireOne, Pyro Digital and IgniteSee your own show on the map in about a minute	✓	✓
Save your show to a file (.pyro)	✓	✓
Your saved libraries
My Racks, My Layouts, My EquipmentBuild your rack designs once and reuse them on every show	✓	✓
Reports
Site overview map	Watermarked	✓
Position field mapsOne page per position, however many you have	Watermarked	✓
Cue list	First 30 cues	✓
Module wiring sheets	—	✓
Rack list, truck loading, product list	—	✓
Field LinkScan a QR on the printout, read the report on a phone	—	✓
Safety and show day
NFPA spectator distance ringsA planning estimate. Always verify every distance with your AHJ	—	✓
Fallout area and wind drift	—	✓
Show Day Equipment CheckTotal every show on one night and see what you are short	—	✓
Help
Ask SquibThe built-in helper that knows the app and your open show	30 questions/mo	Unlimited
Email support	—	✓
Extra device seats	—	$39.99/yr each

Every new account starts with 7 days of Pro, free and with no card. When it ends you move to the free plan and keep everything you built. Nothing is deleted.
Extra device seats are available on the annual plan. Cancel any time and you keep access to the end of the period.

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FAQ

Common questions

What do I need to run PyroLayout? ▼

Just a modern web browser on a desktop or laptop. PyroLayout runs entirely in your browser, no installation required.

Can I use PyroLayout on my phone or tablet? ▼

You design on a computer, but you read on a phone. The design canvas needs a larger screen and a mouse, so shows are built on desktop and laptop only. Your reports are a different story: every printout carries a QR code, and scanning it opens that exact report on any phone or tablet, no login and nothing to install. Build on the computer, wire off your phone.

Do I need internet access at the show site? ▼

Yes. PyroLayout requires an active internet connection. This keeps your show data synced and satellite imagery up to date at all times.

Which firing systems are supported? ▼

PyroLayout supports Cobra, Firelinx, FireOne, Ignite, Mongoose, Omega Fire, Pyrodigital, Pyromate, and manual firing. More systems are added regularly.

Can I print paperwork for my crew? ▼

Yes. PyroLayout generates crew-ready reports: a field map of every position and item, module wiring sheets broken out one page per channel, cue sheets sorted by module and cue, and a site overview on the satellite or 3D map. Print them or save to PDF for the paper crew. Every printout also carries a QR code, so anyone on the crew can scan the sheet and pull the same report up on their phone.

Can I import a show I already built? ▼

Yes. Drop in a script from Cobra, FireOne, Ignite, Finale, or Pyro Digital and PyroLayout reads your modules, cues, and products, auto-detects product types, and (for coordinate exports) can place items straight onto the map. You lay out positions in minutes instead of retyping every line.

Can I cancel my subscription? ▼

Yes, cancel any time from your account settings. You keep full access until the end of your billing period, no surprise charges.

Can I try it before I buy? ▼

Yes, and you do not have to stop. Every new account starts with 7 days of full Pro, no card required. When that ends you move to the free plan and keep working: one active show plus an archive, the whole design canvas, every importer, and your site and position map reports. Nothing you built is deleted, and you can subscribe whenever you need unlimited shows and the show-day paperwork.

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