Just Google “convert PDF to DXF” (or any two file formats you’d like to convert to and from) and you’ll be presented with many online file converters. These websites make fancy promises too – “Just upload your file and we’ll get…
Want to convert a file to DXF file format? With its ability to be used across different CAD programs, it’s easy to see why it’s so popular. You might not know, however, that converting files to DXF is a breeze. So…
Autodesk – developer of AutoCAD and other design tools – released the latest version of its flagship program earlier this month. Freeing users from the single workstation by offering mobile solutions and allowing them working on the same projects across connected…
Converting raster images to vector format is a little like magic – it all happens in a single click! Of course, users need to know the right spell to cast (well, the right vectorization type setting to apply). Scan2CAD comes with a…
PNG images are one of the most popular image types on the Internet. It’s the file format of choice when it comes to sharing photos and images; this is because the PNG file format supports lossless data compression and maintains the…
Since the invention of computer aided design (CAD) software, the world of graphic design has truly evolved. It began as a solution for producing basic geometrical drawings for the aerospace industry. Today, many different industries have adopted CAD technology and the level…
A recent survey looking at CAD trends has revealed some interesting and sometimes surprising thoughts users have surrounding CAD technology. Research group Business Advantage’s ‘CAD Trends’ is an annual survey which aims to help the CAD industry better understand how CAD…
Earlier this year, Scan2CAD released version 9 – with one of the key updates being support for the DWG file format. DWG is one of the most ubiquitous file formats in the CAD world. It’s the native file format for AutoCAD…
A collaborative design process can involve sharing CAD drawings with many other people, including those using different CAD programs to you. To bridge that gap, many CAD designers and drafters resort to sharing drawings via PDF. The PDF format allows comments,…
Converting PDF to DXF is a common task for CAD hobbyists and professionals. Just consider how many PDF files are shared throughout the CAD world; or hard-copy sketches scanned and saved as PDF. In order to edit the elements of the…
It’s a great time to be a designer, maker and a creative business! The Internet is there for you every step of the way – from ideation to production. There are blogs to find inspiration from, accessible software to translate your…
Raster to vector file conversion software can save precious hours of your time: instead of creating a vector image from scratch, click a few buttons and let the software convert the image to DXF – in a matter of seconds! However, the…
Most designers and construction professionals know that the PDF format is convenient for its ease of handling. But when it’s all you have to work with as reference material for new projects, things start to get a bit more difficult. The…
PDF files are commonly used throughout the design world. It is the format of choice for document exchange, especially since it is compatible with all devices. However, it is not easy to edit the elements of the PDF file. Enter PDF-to-DXF…
Today we are extremely excited to announce the release of Scan2CAD v9, our most powerful release to-date. This is a major update of Scan2CAD which sees a large number of enhancements and new features. All of the developments in v9 were driven…
Before answering why Scan2CAD supports DXF, we’ll have to consider another question first: what is Scan2CAD? Scan2CAD is a file conversion and editing software. The sole reason for existence is to convert images and PDF files into files that can be…
As a user, image-to-DXF conversion is a little like magic! All you have to do is click a few buttons and voila! The software generates a DXF file that’s ready to load onto any CAD or CNC application. Have you ever…
Here’s the ultimate showdown between the two most popular CAD file formats – DXF versus DWG. We’ve explained the differences between the two in an easy-to-digest slideshow format. It’s like a mini ebook that covers when and why both drawing files…
We’ve all been there. You have an image which you need in DXF or DWG format to open in popular CAD software such as AutoCAD. However, you’ve realised that an image is very different to a DXF file. You can’t simply open…
Technology and the CAD industry is rapidly evolving. Why, the latest AutoCAD release allows automation; newer software interfaces are increasingly easy to use; the innovations are endless. Contrast that with the DXF file format, which has been around since 1983. That’s…
