Popcorn ceiling is not desirable and devalues a home when sold. Popcorn ceiling texture with asbestos was banned in 1977 so when was your house built? If before then you need to test for asbestos. Asbestos removal and permitting costs more.
I am not buying the worry that removing popcorn causes a big echo or noise problem, I removed it from a large duplex and replaced the carpet floors throughout with wood and it was not a noise problem. The house I have now is all wood and tile floors and sheetrock walls and ceilings and no noise problem.
A few years ago for a remodel I had a popcorn ceilings covered with thin white board (like panelling in 4 x 8 sheets) and then finished. I can't tell you exactly how they did it as I was not there for the work but it came out very very good.
Suggest talking to a reputable contractor who has done this work.
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