CAD Drafting
CAD Conversion Services
Error-free CAD conversion of your scans, PDFs, and paper drawings into accurate, editable AutoCAD files.
Overview
What is CAD Conversion?
CAD conversion is the process of turning scanned drawings, PDFs, and paper records into accurate CAD drawings. Arcengine provides AutoCAD conversion services for real estate firms and architects, redrafting each drawing in CAD with careful reference to the original hard copy. We take on CAD conversion assignments of all sizes and deliver high-quality output.
At Arcengine, our drafters have hands-on experience turning raw data into usable, editable CAD designs. They are trained to read the details of architectural, structural engineering, and civil engineering drawings, among others. We deliver CAD files in the format each client prefers. Our team works in a wide range of CAD software, including AutoCAD, Revit, and Softplan, with AutoCAD at the center. We match the software to each client.
At a glance
- Best forScans, PDFs & paper drawings
- CoversVectorization & digitization
- Output2D CAD & 3D models
- DeliveryAutoCAD DWG, DXF · PDF
- TurnaroundRush options available
What we deliver
What's included in CAD Conversion
Scans, PDFs, and paper drawings redrafted into accurate, editable CAD, matched to your layers and standards.
CAD Vectorization
Raster and scanned drawings redrawn into clean, layered CAD vectors, with color coding, dimension styles, and text styles on request.
CAD Digitization
Exact digital CAD copies of scans, microfilm, or hard-copy plans, with no changes to the original.
Image to CAD Conversion
Scanned images converted into precise CAD entities, in 2D or 3D.
Paper to CAD Conversion
Paper drawings, tracings, and blueprints scanned and redrafted in CAD by hand.
PDF to AutoCAD Conversion
PDFs fully redrafted into accurate AutoCAD, with editable lines, arcs, circles, and text.
Raster to Vector Conversion
Raster images converted into clean, error-free vector CAD.
See the conversion
From sketch to CAD
Drag the slider to reveal the hand-drawn sketch redrafted into clean, editable CAD.
Why it matters
Why convert your drawings to CAD?
Converting legacy drawings to CAD makes them accurate and editable, so you can reuse old scans, PDFs, and paper plans in your current design and documentation work.
Turns static scans, PDFs, and paper into fully editable CAD you can revise and reuse.
Recreates every line, arc, dimension, and label with careful reference to the original.
Delivers in your layer structure, naming, and CAD standards for a clean handoff.
Supports 2D and 3D output across AutoCAD, Revit, and SoftPlan.
Frees your team from manual redrawing so they can focus on design.
Where it applies
Industries We Serve
Architecture
Floor plans, elevations, and details redrafted into editable CAD.
Civil Engineering
Site, utility, and infrastructure drawings converted for design reuse.
Structural Engineering
Framing and detail drawings digitized into accurate CAD.
Real Estate & Property
Building and site plans converted for marketing and facility management.
Construction
Legacy and as-built drawings converted for coordination and updates.
Surveying Firms
Field sketches and scanned plats redrafted into clean CAD.
How it works
Our End-to-End Process
Consultation
We review your drawings and requirements to confirm scope, format, and standards before we begin.
Quotation
You get a clear quote and timeline, usually within 24 hours, so work can start fast.
CAD Drafting
We redraft each drawing in CAD, recreating lines, arcs, dimensions, and text from the original.
Feedback & Review
You review the drafts, and we fold in any changes quickly.
Delivery
We run a final quality check and deliver editable CAD files in your required formats.
Why Arcengine
Why Choose Us
Increased Productivity & Control
Editable CAD frees your team from manual redrawing and keeps you in control of every file.
High Accuracy
Every line, dimension, and label is recreated with careful reference to the original.
Cost-Effective
Faster conversion at lower cost than redrawing in-house.
On-Time Delivery
Files delivered on schedule in your preferred output format.
Data Security & Reliability
We handle your drawings securely and keep them confidential.
Full Involvement
You stay involved at every step, from quote to final delivery.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
We convert scanned images, PDFs, paper drawings, tracings, blueprints, microfilm, and raster files into editable CAD.
AutoCAD DWG and DXF, PDF, and any format you specify, drafted to your layer standards.
Yes. We deliver both 2D CAD and 3D models depending on your source data and project needs.
Yes. We match your layers, naming, line types, and dimension and text styles.
We redraft from the original, so every line, arc, dimension, and label is reproduced precisely, then quality-checked.
Turnaround depends on volume and complexity. We keep projects on schedule, and rush options are available.
Get in touch
CAD conversion, fully editable
Send us your scans, PDFs, or paper drawings. We'll return clean, editable CAD in AutoCAD DWG and PDF, matched to your standards.