About pdf2cad

Convert PDF documents to CAD drawings.

pdf2cad lets you transform vector PDF files into editable CAD drawings such as DXF and DWG. In seconds you extract an accurate drawing which can be easily modified in popular engineering programs such as AutoCAD, TurboCAD and MicroStation. Output formats include DWG, DXF and HPGL. pdf2cad extracts editable CAD entities, layers, objects and text from any computer-generated PDF file while images from scanned PDF files are placed on a non-editable tracing layer.

pdf2cad Features

  • Convert PDF files into standard CAD formats, DWG, DXF and HPGL.
  • Convert one file or multiple files using the built in batch mode.
  • No limit on PDF size.
  • Works with any CAD/CAM system or technical application with DWG, DXF or HPGL import.
  • Scaling based on PDF coordinates ensures precision.
  • DWG support independent of AutoCAD eliminates TrustedDWG errors and performance hits.
  • Convert all pages or specify a page range.
  • Intelligent object recognition.
  • Combines characters to form editable words and lines of text.
  • Cropping.
  • Add white space to page.
  • Rotate output by any degree.
  • Option to ignore text, images or paths during conversion.
  • Map fonts for high fidelity file match.
  • Scale page to match original dimensions of file.
  • Specify minimum line width.
  • Separates layers in CAD drawing based on PDF layers, color or other definitions.
  • Dashed/dotted lines as segments.
  • Saves all images as referenced file in DXF format.
  • Command-line version and Windows DLL available for developers.
  • Expanded support for non-standard fonts.
  • Option to remove or outline hatches/fills.
  • Improved reporting on errors and warnings.
  • Streamlined interface for faster and easier conversions.
  • pdf2cad is also available in French, German, Spanish, Polish and Czech,