Affordable professional raster to vector conversion

Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software automatically converts your scanned drawings (raster) into DXF files that can be edited in your PC CAD, CNC, GIS or mapping program (vector).

Scan2CAD raster to vector in a nutshell

  • Convert scanned (raster) drawings to DXF (vector).
  • High quality raster to vector conversion for quick and easy editing.
  • NO paper-size restrictions - converts ALL drawing sizes.
  • Converts standard raster formats (TIFF, BMP, CALS, PNG, JPG, etc.).
  • Converts raster PDF files (Pro version only).
  • Converts monochrome (black/white), grayscale and color raster files.
  • Includes raster and vector editing tools.
  • Affordable - from just US $239.
  • Optional printed manual and free technical support.
  • Runs on any PC with Windows '98, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista or Windows 7.
  • Tried and tested - first released 1995.

Automatic raster to vector conversion works great for many people - for example, see our Scan2CAD user stories. However, it's important to note that it is not suitable for all drawings (for example drawings with lots of overlapping information) and it will not work on poor quality scans.

Before buying raster to vector conversion software it is important to make sure it will work with YOUR images. You can do this by using our free, fully functional 7 day Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion trial.

Scan2CAD raster to vector user stories

Scan2CAD in CNC:

Cutting CNC profiles created by Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software.

Sanders Reproduction Glass use Scan2CAD to convert vintage auto glass patterns into CNC profiles.

Scan2CAD in Kitchen Design:

Kitchen cabinet doors created with the help of Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software

Scan2CAD aids in cutting shapes for marquetry.

Scan2CAD in Metalwork:

Rhino created with help from Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software

Scan2CAD used in "Animals Always" sculpture by Albert Paley.

Scan2CAD in Education:

Gosford TAFE use Scan2CAD to teach raster to vector conversion.

Scan2CAD in Archaeology:

Making archaeological sketches

Digging up the dirt on difficult archaeological drawings!

Scan2CAD in Archaeology:

Scan2CAD raster to vector software converted drawings from this Iron Age trackway

Irish archaeologists use Scan2CAD to document Iron Age trackway.

Scan2CAD in Facilities Management:

Scan2CAD raster to vector's largest US user - a leading risk management and insurance company.

Scan2CAD in Theater:

Scan2CAD flies with the Valkyries at the Washington National Opera.

Scan2CAD in Architecture:

Scan2CAD raster to vector helped redraw Malalai Maternity Hospital, Kabul

Scan2CAD assists UNICEF with Afghan hospital regeneration.

Scan2CAD in Landscape Architecture:

Sheffield Park maps were converted with Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software

Scan2CAD converts maps of a historic English garden.

Scan2CAD in Engineering:

Plans of the African Queen converted by Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software

Scan2CAD aids in building a model of the African Queen.

Scan2CAD in Scanning Services:

Scan2CAD raster to vector helps recreate old drawings as new

CAD services bureau saves redrawing time with Scan2CAD raster to vector conversion software.

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