Converting to DWG

Thanks to its status as the native file format for AutoCAD, DWG has become the most ubiquitous CAD format on the market. Converting your raster image or PDF file to DWG opens you up to a vast world of CAD users—and with DWG now being supported by a number of programs, it has uses far beyond AutoCAD. Discover useful tips on how to convert to DWG from a wide range of different file formats—plus advice on how to optimize your raster images in order to get the best possible results.
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How to Convert a Google Map to DWG

Google maps logo, DWG file icon

Urban designers and various construction professionals will, at some point in their career, be tasked to draft up plans of city maps or locations with little to no source materials available to copy. In these cases, Google Maps would often be…

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How to Convert PDF to DWG in AutoCAD 2023

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Video Tutorial: Converting PDF to DWG (AutoCAD 2023) Let’s jump straight into the video tutorial for converting your (raster or vector) PDF files to DWG using Scan2CAD – the leading computer-aided design (CAD) conversion software. AutoCAD 2023 We’ve talked about AutoCAD plenty of…

Identifying objects in an architectural drawing

Convert PDF to DWG with Object Recognition

Identifying objects in an architectural drawing

Since its launch in 1993, the PDF format has come to reign supreme in the field of document sharing. The high fidelity with which it displays a range of textual and graphical information makes it an obvious choice for collaborative working….

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How to Convert BMP to DWG

Raster architectural image converted to vector cad

You’re likely familiar with the BMP format, which was developed by Microsoft to serve as the native image format for Windows. It’s also handy for storing 2D images, and many common image editors support the format. If you’re looking to use…

Convert PDF to DWG

Ultimate Guide: PDF to DWG Conversion

Convert PDF to DWG

Widely used across a wide range of industries, PDF is one of the most well-known file formats around. Practically every device on the market can support PDFs, making the format perfect for exchanging documents and design information. However, whilst PDF files are easy to…

Convert JPG to DWG

Ultimate Guide: JPG-to-DWG Conversion

Convert JPG to DWG

One of the most commonly used image file formats, JPG files are ubiquitous in the worlds of online graphics and digital photography. However, they also suffer from a number of limitations—some of which are common to all raster file types, some of which are…

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…