An ESX file is Xactimate’s native estimate file format containing structured line items, quantities, pricing data, and notes that can be imported and edited inside Xactimate.

Free ESX Files & Macros for Xactimate.

Q: Is ESX World free to use?

Yes. ESX World is a free repository of ESX files and macros that can be downloaded and imported into Xactimate. Simply register to access ESX World in the Dashboard.

Q: How easy is it to upload an ESX to Xactimate?

Very easy. ESX files are formatted for direct import into Xactimate, and most imports take only a few seconds.

Q: Who should use ESX World?

ESX World is designed for professionals who build estimates in Xactimate, including contractors, insurance adjusters, public adjusters, restoration companies, mitigation companies, and independent estimators.

Q: What types of ESX templates are available?

ESX World includes ESX templates for common restoration and reconstruction scenarios such as fire, smoke and ash damage, roofing, exterior and interior scopes, packout and packback, slab leaks, water mitigation, HVAC systems, and more, plus macros for frequent scope groups like drywall replacement, flood cuts, kitchens, flooring, framing, fencing, and foundation repairs.

Q: Can ESX files from EstimateHub be customized?

Yes. Import an ESX file into Xactimate and revise it however you want to fit your workflow and project needs.

Welcome to ESX World, where you can download professionally structured ESX files and ready-to-use Xactimate Macros designed to help you estimate faster and more consistently. ESX World gives contractors, adjusters, and estimators instant access to proven scope templates you can import directly into Xactimate — completely free.

What is ESX World?

ESX World provides ready-to-use ESX templates covering the most common restoration and reconstruction scenarios, including fire, smoke and ash damage, roofing, exterior and interior scopes, packout and packback, slab leaks, water mitigation, HVAC systems, and more.

Each ESX file is structured for direct import into Xactimate, allowing you to customize the estimate and create your own Macros based on your preferred workflow.

In addition to template files, ESX World includes pre-built Xactimate Macros for the most frequently used estimating scenarios such as drywall replacement, flood cuts, kitchen rebuilds, flooring, HVAC components, exterior components, framing, fencing, foundation repairs, and other high-use line item groups.

Built for Xactimate Professionals.

If you regularly write scopes in Xactimate, ESX World saves hours of repetitive setup work. Creating structured scopes from scratch takes time and increases the risk of missed line items or inconsistent formatting.

Restoration Contractors

Insurance Adjusters

Public Adjusters

Independent Estimators

Mitigation Specialists

Appraisers

How to use ESX World?

Download an ESX file or Macro and start using it immediately — no more rebuilding estimates line by line. ESX World leverages Xactimate’s Macro functionality to dramatically speed up your estimating workflow while maintaining structure and consistency.

‍How It Works:
- Browse the ESX World library.
- Download the ESX template or Macro you need.
- Import the file directly into Xactimate.
- Adjust line items and scope details to match your project and pricing.
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That’s it.

Now, when you’re building out a custom Kitchen in your estimate. Drop in the Macro.
Need a laminate roof replacement estimate? Drop in the Macro.
Writing a flood cut drywall replacement in your estimate? Drop in the Macro.

Instead of recreating common scopes from scratch, you start with a professional structure and customize from there. Xactimate efficiency — simplified.

How to Download ESX Templates and Import into Xactimate (ESX World Guide)

In this walkthrough we review the ESX World template library, demonstrate how to download ESX estimate files, import them into Xactimate, and convert them into reusable macros.

Frequently Asked Questions About ESX World.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ESX World free to use?

Yes. ESX World is a free repository of ESX files and Macros that can be downloaded and imported into Xactimate. Users can browse templates, download the ESX file, and customize it for their estimate. Simply register and you are taken to the Dashboard where you have access to ESX World, as well as our PDF to ESX tool.

How easy is it to upload an ESX to Xactimate.

Very easy. Your ESX file is formatted specifically for direct import into Xactimate. Once downloaded from EstimateHub, you can import it into Xactimate. Most imports take just a few seconds.

What is an ESX file?

An ESX file is the native estimate file format used by Xactimate. It contains structured line items, quantities, pricing data, and notes that can be directly imported and edited inside the Xactimate estimating platform. Unlike a PDF, an ESX file is fully editable and designed for use in insurance and restoration estimating workflows.

Who should use ESX World?

ESX World is designed for professionals who work with Xactimate estimates, including: Contractors, Insurance adjusters, Public adjusters, Restoration companies, Mitigation Companies, Independent estimators. Anyone who builds estimates in Xactimate can use ESX templates to work faster.

What types of ESX templates are available?

We include a full estimates, for example one of our estimates are a $3,5000,000 estimate, 446 line items including exterior and interio fire damage. In addition to various estimate types, we include Xactimate Macros for the most frequently used estimating scenarios such as Drywall repair replacement, flood cuts, kitchen rebuilds, flooring, HVAC components, exterior components, framing, fencing, foundation repairs, and other high-use line item groups.

Can ESX files from EstimateHub be customized?

Yes. Import any one of our ESX files, then revise as you wish. You now own your version and can do as you wish.

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