Scan-to-CAD

Accurate conversion of paper drawings, PDFs, and 3D scans into editable CAD files.

What We Deliver

Our Scan to CAD service converts legacy paper drawings, PDFs, or 3D laser scans into accurate, editable CAD files. We digitize old blueprints, transform image files into vector drawings, and create as-built models from point cloud data. Our conversion specialists trace drawings precisely, organize layers appropriately, and create intelligent CAD entities (not just line work)—ensuring converted files are fully editable and production-ready. We handle large-scale conversions (entire drawing archives), urgent individual drawings, and complex 3D scan processing. Our Scan to CAD services enable design modifications, facility management documentation, historical preservation, and modernization of legacy drawing libraries across all industries and building types.

Paper-to-CAD conversion digitizing legacy blueprints and mylars for editing and archival

PDF-to-CAD transformation creating editable drawings from image-based files

Point cloud processing converting 3D laser scans into intelligent CAD models

Large-scale archive digitization systematically converting entire drawing libraries

Quality verification ensuring accuracy through dimension checking and file validation

Organized deliverables with proper layers, linetypes, and CAD standards applied

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate are Scan to CAD conversions?

Accuracy depends on source quality and project requirements. We typically achieve ±1/8" for building drawings from good-quality scans, ±1/16" for detail drawings, and sub-millimeter accuracy from 3D laser scans—with precision tailored to intended use and source material quality.

What source formats can you convert?

We convert paper drawings (through scanning), image files (TIFF, JPG, PNG), PDF files (raster and vector), microfilm, aperture cards, 3D point clouds (E57, RCS, PTS, LAS), and legacy CAD formats (DWG archives, obsolete software)—handling any source format requiring conversion.

How long does conversion take?

Timeline depends on drawing complexity and quantity. Simple drawings convert in 2-4 hours each, complex drawings may require 8-16 hours, large archives process at 10-30 drawings per day per technician. We provide detailed timelines after reviewing source materials.

Do you just trace lines or create intelligent entities?

We create intelligent CAD entities—drawing walls as polylines with proper thickness, doors/windows as blocks, dimensions as actual dimension objects, text as text (not lines)—producing fully editable, production-ready files, not simple line tracings.

Can you work with 3D laser scan data?

Yes. We process point cloud data from laser scanning—registering scans, cleaning data, extracting geometry, creating as-built BIM models, generating 2D drawings, and delivering formats suitable for design, facilities management, or construction coordination in Revit, AutoCAD, or other platforms.