PAPER TO CAD CONVERSION SERVICE
Paper to CAD Conversion is the procedure of converting Paper Drawings (physical or scanned) into 3D CAD models and/or 2D Drawings.
We create new 3D CAD Models and 2D Drawings from existing Paper Drawings.
In today’s fast-paced engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries, digital accuracy is essential for successful project execution. Many organizations still rely on legacy paper drawings created before the widespread adoption of modern CAD technology. While these paper drawings hold valuable design information, they limit flexibility, collaboration, and scalability.
Paper to CAD Conversion Services bridge this gap by transforming hand-drawn or printed technical drawings into precise, editable digital CAD formats. This process, often referred to as raster-to-vector conversion, allows scanned drawings to be converted into high-quality 2D CAD drawings or detailed 3D CAD models.
Our Paper to CAD Conversion service ensures that every line, dimension, and design element from the original hard copy is accurately captured and converted into an industry-standard CAD format. This enables businesses to modernize their documentation, improve workflow efficiency, and maintain long-term digital records with confidence.
What is Paper to CAD Conversion?
Paper to CAD Conversion offers a procedure to scan drawing paper and digitise them into 3D CAD models and 2D Drawings. The process to digitise refer as raster to vector conversion. We have a team that offer drafting services using high-quality drawings.
Companies often have drawings or individual parts created before quality CAD and have the paper drawings on file.
With the digitisation of every step associated with any particular engineering project, the paper to CAD conversion is an utmost requirement. No doubt, the paper drawings are essential but to continue the project design process implement the different engineering technologies that convert the hard copies of drawings to digital formats is an absolute necessity.
The conversion process offers the client’s project drawings in fully editable CAD formats. The procedure used for converting any engineering documents is architectural, mechanical, electrical and plumbing drawings. In addition to the engineering drawings, the drawings converted to CAD are the lease boundaries, topographical maps, USGS drawings, contour maps and many more.
What Paper to CAD Conversion Service did we offer?
We provide accurate paper to CAD conversion services to companies Australia wide. Our CAD conversion expert team ensures that every feature and design element of the original drawing converts to CAD form accurately. We provide accurate conversion of raster to vector format. We convert archived paper drawings on A0, A1, A2, A3, E, D, and C to a fully editable CAD file. Our team works on providing the best design drafting services that come with cost-effective solutions.
Our expertise converts paper drawings to .dwg or .dxf format. We offer PDF to CAD conversion. We work with either scanned PDF or original PDF format to convert Dwg or 3d format.
We convert existing paper drawings into CAD by either:
Using the information on paper, we create new 3D CAD models using Software such as Solidworks
From the 3D CAD model, we create fully dimensioned 2D CAD Drawings
Using the information on paper, we create new 2D CAD Drawings in PDF, DWG/DXF format
All work is carried out in Australia with our Servers also being Australia based. Your information is safe with us.
Advantages of CAD Conversion Services include:
- Better analysis of data.
- Overall reduction in costs of the project.
- Easy to store & retrieve the relevant project data.
- Easy integration & coordination of engineering plans and specifications.
- Development of good quality digital CAD drawings come from even poor-quality hardcopies.
For the paper to CAD conversion services, it is vital to check that the digital files created the dimensionally accurate as per the original paper drawings. The proper engineering standards that come to the particular geographical location are followed. Professionals with explicit knowledge of computer-aided drafting can evaluate the scaling and accuracy of digital drawings.
The paper on CAD conversion services is major undertaken in two essential steps. The first step required drawings, and the maps were scanned using the scanners and advanced functionalities. Large-format scanners are used to get better quality scanned copies. In the next step, the CAD conversion software is for digitising the scanned drawings. The different CAD conversion software is used in the industries like Autodesk Inventor, DGNLink and CATS etc.
Clients get their drawings in any particular computer-aided design format they need. One of the essential things to check in the paper to CAD conversion procedure is to return the original drawings safely to the customer after the process completes.
How much does a Paper to CAD conversion cost?
Our expertise offers fixed cost quotations. We believe that hourly rates do not reflect the actual value of service and do not provide a final cost. We would be able to give quotes based on samples or a complete drawing package.
CAD Drafting Design Tools and Software
Our Expert Engineers & Drafters are versatile to use any software that your project needs. We successfully manage Drafting and Design projects involving Software like AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Solidworks, Revit Architecture, Architectural Desktop, Microstation, and 3D Studio Max.
Why Choose Our Service?
Choosing the right Paper to CAD conversion partner is critical to maintaining design accuracy and engineering compliance. We provide Australia-wide Paper to CAD Conversion Services, delivering reliable, secure, and cost-effective solutions tailored to your project requirements.
Our team of skilled CAD engineers and drafters specializes in handling complex engineering drawings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and adherence to relevant Australian and international standards. All work is carried out in Australia, with locally based servers to ensure complete data security and confidentiality.
Whether you have a single drawing or a large archive of legacy plans, we provide consistent quality, fast turnaround times, and fixed-cost pricing with no hidden charges.
Key Features of the Service
Our Paper to CAD Conversion services are designed to meet the diverse needs of multiple industries. Key features include:
- Accurate conversion of paper drawings into fully editable CAD files
- High-quality raster-to-vector conversion
- Conversion of drawings in multiple sizes including A0, A1, A2, A3, E, D, and C
- Output formats such as DWG, DXF, PDF, and 3D CAD formats
- Conversion of scanned PDFs and native PDF files to CAD
- Creation of 2D CAD drawings and 3D CAD models
- Strict quality checks for scale, dimensions, and annotations
- Secure handling and safe return of original drawings
Each project is handled with precision to ensure the digital output reflects the intent and accuracy of the original documentation.
Benefits of the Service
Paper to CAD Conversion offers numerous advantages for businesses looking to upgrade their design and documentation systems:
- Improved Data Analysis: Digital CAD files allow for better visualization, simulation, and design validation
- Cost Reduction: Minimizes rework, errors, and manual redrawing costs
- Easy Storage and Retrieval: Digital files are easy to store, share, and manage
- Enhanced Collaboration: Seamless integration with modern engineering and construction workflows
- Better Coordination: Simplifies coordination between architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing teams
- Quality Enhancement: Even poor-quality hard copies can be converted into clean, professional CAD drawings
- Future Scalability: CAD files can be easily updated, modified, or reused for future projects
These benefits make Paper to CAD Conversion an essential step for organizations aiming to modernize their operations.
Our Process / How We Work
We follow a systematic and quality-driven approach to ensure accurate and reliable results:
Step 1: Drawing Collection & Scanning
Clients provide original paper drawings or scanned copies. Large-format scanners are used to create high-resolution digital scans while preserving detail and clarity.
Step 2: Raster to Vector Conversion
Using advanced CAD conversion software, scanned drawings are digitized and converted into vector-based CAD files. Each element is carefully traced and recreated.
Step 3: CAD Drafting & Modeling
Based on project requirements, we create:
- New 2D CAD drawings in DWG/DXF/PDF formats
- Fully detailed 3D CAD models using industry-leading software
- Dimensioned drawings derived from 3D models
Step 4: Quality Control
Our engineers verify scale, dimensions, annotations, and compliance with applicable engineering standards to ensure complete accuracy.
Step 5: Final Delivery
Clients receive fully editable CAD files in their required format, along with the safe return of original drawings.
Paper to CAD Conversion Services for Industries
We provide Paper to CAD Conversion services across a wide range of industries, including:
- Architecture & Construction
- Mechanical Engineering
- Electrical & Plumbing (MEP)
- Manufacturing & Fabrication
- Civil Engineering
- Infrastructure & Utilities
- Real Estate & Facility Management
In addition to engineering drawings, we convert:
- Lease boundary drawings
- Topographical and contour maps
- USGS drawings
- Site layouts and land surveys
Our services are tailored to meet industry-specific requirements and compliance standards.
What CAD Software Do You Use?
Our expert engineers and drafters are proficient in a wide range of CAD drafting and design tools, allowing us to adapt to any project requirement. Software we commonly use includes:
- AutoCAD
- Revit Architecture
- ArchiCAD
- SolidWorks
- MicroStation
- Autodesk Inventor
- Architectural Desktop
- 3D Studio Max
This versatility ensures compatibility with your existing systems and workflows.
Why We Stand Out (Competitive Advantage)
What sets us apart from other Paper to CAD conversion providers is our commitment to quality, security, and customer satisfaction:
- Australia-based team and servers
- Fixed-cost quotations for complete transparency
- Highly experienced CAD professionals
- Strict adherence to engineering standards
- Fast turnaround without compromising quality
- Secure data handling and confidentiality
We focus on delivering value-driven services rather than charging hourly rates, ensuring predictable costs and consistent results.
If you have legacy paper drawings that need to be digitized, modernized, or converted into accurate CAD formats, we are here to help. From small projects to large drawing archives, our Paper to CAD Conversion Services deliver precision, reliability, and efficiency.
Contact us today to share your sample drawings or complete drawing package and receive a fixed-cost quotation tailored to your needs. Let us help you transform your paper drawings into powerful digital assets that drive your projects forward.
What is Paper to CAD Conversion?
Paper to CAD Conversion is the process of converting hand-drawn, printed, or scanned paper drawings into accurate, editable digital CAD files. These files can be created as 2D CAD drawings or 3D CAD models using industry-standard software.
What types of drawings can be converted to CAD?
We convert a wide range of drawings, including architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing (MEP), civil, structural, lease boundaries, topographical maps, contour maps, and legacy engineering drawings.
What file formats do you deliver?
We deliver fully editable CAD files in formats such as DWG, DXF, PDF, and 3D CAD formats depending on project requirements. We also provide outputs compatible with client-specific software.
Can you convert scanned PDFs and old paper drawings?
Yes. We convert both scanned PDFs and original PDF files, as well as paper drawings of any condition. Even poor-quality or faded drawings can be accurately digitized using our raster-to-vector conversion process.
Do you provide both 2D and 3D CAD conversion?
Yes. Based on the information available on the paper drawings, we can create:
Fully dimensioned 2D CAD drawings
Detailed 3D CAD models
2D drawings derived from 3D CAD models
How accurate is your Paper to CAD Conversion service?
Accuracy is our top priority. All drawings undergo strict quality checks to ensure correct scale, dimensions, layers, annotations, and compliance with relevant engineering standards.