PDF to CAD Conversion

Locked in a flat PDF or a scanned print, a drawing cannot be edited or measured reliably. Powerkh rebuilds it as an accurate, fully layered DWG so your team can draft, dimension, and detail from real geometry again.

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Powerkh is a digital design consultancy delivering BIM, computational design, structural detailing, and digital fabrication for owners, architects, contractors, and engineers worldwide. About us

  • 2018Founded
  • 400+BIM/VDC projects
  • 11Countries served
  • 91NPS score

PDF to CAD Conversion & Vectorization Services

PDF to CAD conversion is the process of turning a PDF, scanned paper drawing, or raster image into an accurate, editable CAD file such as DWG. Lines, text, and dimensions are redrawn as true vector geometry on organized layers, calibrated to scale so the drawing can be measured and edited.

A PDF or scanned drawing carries a picture of a design but none of the intelligence a drafter needs. There are no editable layers, no snapping geometry, and no reliable scale. Powerkh converts these files into clean DWG drawings by rebuilding every wall, line, symbol, and note as vector geometry, then organizing it onto layers with correct lineweights and text so the file behaves like a native CAD document.

We have delivered 400+ BIM and VDC projects for clients across the US, UK, and Europe, and we redraw to your CAD standards, layer naming, and title-block templates rather than a generic output. Each drawing is calibrated to true scale so dimensions read correctly, whether you work in imperial or metric. Pricing is hourly with a free quote up front, and an NDA is available on request for confidential archives.

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Why Convert With Powerkh

True vector geometry

We redraw lines, arcs, and symbols as editable CAD entities, not traced images, so everything snaps, measures, and edits cleanly.

Your CAD standards

Layers, lineweights, text styles, and title blocks follow your template, so converted files drop straight into your project set.

Calibrated to scale

Every drawing is scaled against known dimensions so measurements taken in CAD match the real building.

Hourly pricing, no risk

You get a free quote with hour estimates before we start and pay only after the DWG files are delivered and checked.

Our PDF to CAD Services

PDF to DWG conversion

Vector or scanned PDFs rebuilt as layered, editable AutoCAD DWG drawings ready for further drafting.

Scanned drawing conversion

Old paper prints and scans redrawn from raster images into clean CAD, restoring faded lines and text.

Raster to vector

JPEG, TIFF, and image-based drawings vectorized into accurate geometry instead of pasted picture underlays.

Layer and lineweight restoration

Walls, dimensions, text, and hatching separated onto correct layers with lineweights that match your standard.

Scale calibration and cleanup

Drawings calibrated to true scale, with overlaps, gaps, and duplicate lines corrected for a tidy set.

Multi-sheet drawing sets

Full architectural, structural, and MEP sets converted consistently across every sheet in the package.

Our Conversion Process

  1. Send files and standards

    You share the PDFs or scans, your CAD template and layer standard, and note the scale and units required.

  2. Free quote

    We assess drawing quality and complexity, estimate the hours, and send a free quote before any work begins.

  3. Vectorize and layer

    We redraw geometry, restore text and dimensions, and place everything on the correct layers and lineweights.

  4. Calibrate and QA

    We calibrate the drawing to true scale and check geometry, layers, and text against your standard.

  5. Deliver DWG

    You receive editable DWG files in your required version, with a revision round to resolve any comments.

Software We Use

We convert in AutoCAD, delivering native DWG files that match your CAD version and standards.

  • Autodesk AutoCAD
  • Scan2CAD
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • BricsCAD

Our Case Studies

We have handled 400+ BIM & VDC projects for commercial, industrial, and residential sectors. Our work includes:

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The Team Behind Your Project

Turn Your PDFs Into Editable CAD

Send us your PDFs or scanned drawings with your CAD standard and we will estimate the hours and give you a free quote before we start.

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FAQ

What file formats can you convert to CAD?

We convert vector and scanned PDFs, plus raster images such as JPEG, TIFF, and PNG, into editable DWG. If you have paper originals, a clear scan at good resolution gives the best result. We deliver DWG in the AutoCAD version your team uses.

Will the converted file be fully editable?

Yes. We redraw every element as true vector geometry, not a traced image, so lines, arcs, text, and dimensions are editable CAD entities placed on organized layers. The file behaves exactly like a drawing created natively in AutoCAD.

Can you match our layer and lineweight standards?

Yes. Send your CAD template, layer naming convention, text styles, and title block and we redraw to that standard so files integrate directly into your project set instead of needing rework.

How is this different from CAD to BIM conversion?

PDF to CAD produces flat, editable 2D DWG drawings. CAD to BIM is a separate service that builds an intelligent 3D Revit model from your drawings. If you need a model rather than editable 2D drawings, we can scope that as a distinct project.

How much does PDF to CAD conversion cost?

Powerkh uses hourly pricing. After reviewing the drawing quality, number of sheets, and detail level, we send a free quote with accurate hour estimates, and you pay only after we deliver and you have checked the DWG files.