Define the target
A guided intake shapes the source set, target format, file structure, drawing standard and milestones.
PDF, paper & legacy CAD conversion
CAD conversion services that put legacy data back to work.
PDF to CAD conversion services, paper to CAD conversion, 2D to 3D CAD conversion and legacy migration — from a handful of files to a full archive, run in milestones you control.
Shape the milestones the way the work needs. A common first shape: make milestone one a small representative batch, approve it, then scale the rest once the standard is settled.
Defined deliverables
Redlines, paper, PDF, 2D and legacy CAD — one managed conversion workflow.
OUTPUTTYPICAL INPUTDELIVERED FOR
PDF to CAD conversionVector or scanned PDF drawing setsClean, editable DWG or native CAD drawings
Paper to CAD conversionScanned prints, drawing archives, blueprintsRedrawn CAD drawings against your template
2D to 3D CAD conversionDimensioned 2D drawingsParametric 3D models and updated drawings
3D CAD conversion & migrationLegacy native files, target standardsOrganized files in the target CAD format
Redline incorporationMarked-up PDFs, scans or legacy drawingsUpdated native CAD drawings with revisions applied
Drawing recreationDamaged or partial sourcesRebuilt drawings using client templates
Cleanup & standardizationMixed archives, naming rulesConsistent drawing sets ready for client review
Built around your workflow
Every conversion package runs against agreed source material, templates and drawing standards. Illegible areas, missing dimensions and ambiguous geometry are logged for your reviewer rather than guessed — the sample batch is where those rules get fixed.
Why teams use it
Legacy data is a backlog nobody has time for.
Old files and accumulated redlines block quoting, reuse and PDM adoption, but repetitive conversion is rarely the best use of senior engineering time. Making the first milestone a small representative batch makes the work measurable before volume execution.
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Redline markups are waiting to be rebuilt in native CAD
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Acquired product lines exist only on paper or PDF
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SolidWorks migration is stalled by a large DWG archive
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PDM or ERP rollout is blocked by inconsistent drawing data
Milestone workflow
Set the conversion standard once. Move the batch.
Convert a sample
A selected specialist creates a representative batch inside the secure cloud workspace.
Approve the standard
Use the sample to lock naming, templates, model structure and acceptance criteria.
Execute the batch
Conversion proceeds in visible milestones inside the project workspace.
Review and accept
Review the converted set, request in-scope edits and accept the completed delivery.
Related workflows
Conversion rarely travels alone.
Conversion often arrives attached to something else — a drawing queue behind it, or captured data in front of it. Packages can stay separate or combine into one project.
FAQ
Questions about CAD conversion services.
Do you offer PDF to CAD conversion services?+
Yes. Vector and scanned PDF drawings are recreated as editable DWG or native CAD files against a client-supplied template. Legibility limits and missing information are flagged in the sample batch before volume work starts.
What does paper to CAD conversion involve?+
Scanned prints and paper drawing archives are redrawn as clean CAD drawings using your title block, layer scheme and drawing standard. Pricing for paper to CAD conversion depends on legibility, sheet size and drawing density, which the sample batch establishes.
Do you support 2D to 3D CAD conversion?+
Yes. The intake defines the target model structure, feature approach, outputs and review points. Open questions about design intent are documented for your reviewer rather than assumed.
Do you offer 2D CAD conversion services and 3D CAD conversion services?+
Yes — both directions are covered: 2D CAD conversion services for drawing archives and cleanup, and 3D CAD conversion services for model reconstruction and native-format migration. CAD conversion services in the USA are the current focus, with project files held in U.S.-based storage and specialists onboarded in the U.S. and Canada.
Can you migrate AutoCAD files to SolidWorks?+
Yes, including native parts, assemblies and drawings where the target structure and standards are agreed during scoping.
Can you incorporate redlines during conversion?+
Yes. Marked-up PDFs, scans and legacy drawings can become controlled updates in native CAD. The first sample confirms how revisions, notes, layers and client standards should be carried through the batch.
How do you handle accuracy?+
Ambiguities, missing dimensions and tolerance questions are documented rather than guessed. The specialist submits the milestone, you are notified that it is waiting, and you open the files in your own environment before approving or declining with comments.
How small can a first conversion package be?+
A handful of representative drawings is enough. Making the first milestone a small batch is the cheapest way to prove scope, standards and the review workflow before archive-scale volume.
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Start with a sample batch, not the whole archive.
Send a handful of representative drawings and the target format. We’ll turn them into a conversion standard you can approve before volume work begins.