Vectorize

It’s easy to see why so many people want to vectorize their image—vector graphics are easy to edit, small in file size, and won’t lose quality at any scale. In the past, the only way to convert your image to vector was to trace over it by hand. Now, thanks to automatic tracing software, you can vectorize a raster image or a PDF using just a few clicks. Learn more about how to convert your raster images to vector, and find out what steps you can take to achieve the best possible vectorization results.
How to automatically trace an image

How to Automatically Trace an Image

How to automatically trace an image

If you want to produce a vector representation of a raster image, you need to use a technique called image tracing. This involves drawing over the outline of your raster image with vector entities such as lines, polygons, bezier curves and many other vector entities. There…

DWG Conversion Problems

Common DWG Conversion Problems

DWG Conversion Problems

With its rich features and status as the native file format for AutoCAD, it’s easy to see why many designers want to convert to DWG. Whilst conversion is a complex process, that doesn’t mean that it has to be difficult. Scan2CAD makes…

Raster versus Vector Banner

Explained: Raster versus Vector

Raster versus Vector Banner

There are two types of computer graphics: raster images and vector images. Whilst they perform similar roles, the way that they work is completely different. Whether you’re a computer graphics expert or a complete newcomer, there’s always more to learn about rasters and…

Ultimate Guide PNG to DWG

Ultimate Guide: PNG-to-DWG Conversion

Ultimate Guide PNG to DWG

Are you trying to convert PNG images to a DWG file? Well, look no further! The Ultimate Guide: PNG to DWG Conversion is a comprehensive source for all conversion questions on the Internet. We’ve included step-by-step instructions on how to go…

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Top 5 Reasons People Convert to DWG

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The option to automatically convert files into DWG format is new to Scan2CAD v9. Those of you who use CAD regularly will be aware of the possibilities this opens up for the design process. Here, we’ll talk you through the underlying…

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How does OCR Work? A Short Explanation

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‘Optical Character Recognition’ – or OCR – is a process which allows us to convert text contained in images into editable documents. OCR can extract text from a scanned document or an image of a document; really, any image with text in it. This technology is…

Overview DWG Conversion

Overview: DWG Conversion

Overview DWG Conversion

DWG files are widely used in the CAD industry, mostly with the filetype’s creator AutoCAD. However, the common CAD workflow requires drawing files to be passed between colleagues with different CAD programs, with varying CAD skills. This can involve converting the DWG…

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FAQs: DXF Conversion

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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…