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12
Jul
2021
PDF to DWG Converter

PDF to DWG Converter

Converting PDF to DWG AutoCAD is easy!

Architects, engineers, and designers are often looking for a PDF to DWG converter. There are services out there that convert any PDF file to a DWG instantly, so you can download the file after a few seconds. Some examples of those are Cadsofttools, and Autodwg. While this may be convenient, it’s not very useful. First of all, these services do not draw the individual lines. They will interpret the lines as dots, and this makes it useless for making changes. Secondly, those services will not use blocks, making it more difficult to remove a wall, door, window, tree, etc. Thirdly, those PDF to DWG instant converters do not use layers. Layers are important to keep things like walls, fixtures, text, electrical separate. Just because a service is free, or instant, doesn’t mean it’s useful.

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PDF to DWG Converter by redrawing the plan in AutoCAD by expert drafters.
Our PDF to DWG converter is an expert drafter, redrawing your plans in AutoCAD

What do you need from a PDF to DWG converter?

You need the service to be useful and get a good value.

Here are some features you need when converting to CAD.

  • Layers. It will be difficult to make changes without objects in the file being on separate layers.
  • Typed out text. Often OCR (Optical Character Recognition) doesn’t get everything correct. We re-type the text for an error free result.
  • Use of AutoCAD blocks. You want your windows, doors, and fixtures to be blocks so they can easily be moved or replaced.
  • Scale checked. We always check your plans scale so it fits the given architectural or engineering scale.
  • Located in USA. We are located in Del Mar, California, and are free to call us with any questions or orders.

Enter Convert2AutoCAD

Our expert drafters will redraw your plans in AutoCAD, using layers, and blocks. We make sure your plans are to the given scale. You will receive a professional DWG file, that can be edited very easily for changes or for archiving for your home or business. Are you a homeowner and am looking to remodel? This service is perfect for converting your old plans to CAD, and sending to your architect for changes. Your architect will be so thankful, and it will save you money in hours needed to redraw the home.

We are here to give you a DWG file you can actually use

What good is a file that you cannot use? You will receive a professional AutoCAD file that you can be changed right away, eliminating potentially dozens of hours of redrawing in CAD. You can have your files converted to CAD for as little as $85 (24×18″) per sheet. Send your files to us for a quick quote.

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17
Apr
2019
We offer bulk discounts!

Bulk discounts are given to our customers who order 8 or more AutoCAD conversions in a single order. Send us an order of at least 8 sheets, and we will give you 15% off your entire order!

We know sometimes you have a lot of plans to have converted at a time. This is an even bigger reason to send them all into us, and receive a discount. Do you have a major project of at least 100 pages to convert? We can offer an even deeper discount for you. Our team of skilled drafters can create accurate, and professional AutoCAD DWG files for you to work with.

Who works with us?

At Convert2AutoCAD, we have worked with general contractors, architects, engineers, city, state, and federal government, healthcare, education and home owners. We can convert from PDF, TIF, Microstation, JPG, PLT, and just about any file format you can think of.

Get a free quote!

Send your files to us for a free same day quote! We will give you a price and estimated completion time. Order 8 or more AutoCAD conversions, and you will receive bulk discounts. Give us a call us at (858) 755-5134.

Posted by Michael Mellor
23
May
2018
Convert Imperial Inches to Metric Centimeters Chart

Convert Imperial Inches to Metric Centimeters Chart

Work with imperial and metric units with ease

Many architects and engineers have the need to work between imperial and metric measurements, so here is a quick and easy conversion chart to reference at any time, for your building and designing needs.

Us this easy chart to convert your inches to centimeters, or centimeters to inches. If you have plans that you would like converted to AutoCAD, send them to us for a quick quote.

Inches (“) to Centimeters (cm) conversion chart

0.01 in 0.0254000 cm
1/64 in 0.0396875 cm
1/32 in 0.0793750 cm
1/16 in 0.15875 cm
0.1 in 0.2540 cm
1/8 in 0.3175 cm
1/4 in 0.635 cm
1/2 in 1.27 cm
1 in 2.54 cm
2 in 5.08 cm
3 in 7.62 cm
4 in 10.16 cm
5 in 12.70 cm
6 in 15.24 cm
7 in 17.78 cm
8 in 20.32 cm
9 in 22.86 cm
10 in 25.40 cm
20 in 50.80 cm
30 in 76.20 cm
40 in 101.60 cm
50 in 127.00 cm
60 in 152.40 cm
70 in 177.80 cm
80 in 203.20 cm
90 in 228.60 cm
100 in 254.00 cm

Centimeters (cm) to Inches (“)

(decimal) Inches (“)  (fraction)
0.01 cm 0.0039 in 0 in
0.1 cm 0.0394 in 3/64 in
1 cm 0.3937 in 25/64 in
2 cm 0.7874 in 25/32 in
3 cm 1.1811 in 1 3/16 in
4 cm 1.5748 in 1 37/64 in
5 cm 1.9685 in 1 31/32 in
6 cm 2.3622 in 2 23/64 in
7 cm 2.7559 in 2 3/4 in
8 cm 3.1496 in 3 5/32 in
9 cm 3.5433 in 3 35/64 in
10 cm 3.9370 in 3 15/16 in
20 cm 7.8740 in 7 7/8 in
30 cm 11.8110 in 11 13/16 in
40 cm 15.7840 in 15 3/4 in
50 cm 19.6850 in 19 11/16 in
60 cm 23.6220 in 23 5/8 in
70 cm 27.5591 in 27 9/16 in
80 cm 31.4961 in 31 1/2 in
90 cm 35.4331 in 35 7/16 in
100 cm 39.3701 in 39 3/8 in

You can also find a conversion calculator at RapidTables.com

Posted by Michael Mellor
14
May
2018
How Converting to AutoCAD Can Save You Money

Who doesn’t want to save money?

As they say, “a dollar saved, is a better than a dollar earned.”  This is very true for converting your files to AutoCAD. Here’s the ways using this service can save you money.

We know you are in this business to make money. Hiring a drafter is expensive, and you often have better things to do than to redraw old plans for a remodel or addition. Here’s a few reasons why this service not only can save you money, but can make you money.

  • Drawing one page from scratch can take 4 to 24 hours, that can cost you a lot of money.
  • Average hourly rate of an architect is $35 to $75 per hour.
  • We provide fully layered AutoCAD DWG files, that you can begin your remodel design right away.
  • This can be used for architectural, structural, engineering, plumbing, mechanical, shop drawings, as-built, calculations, details, kitchen, landscape, topographic, elevations, floor plans, sections, and any other type of plans you may have. We work in both imperial, and metric measurements.
  • We can also work with you to make design changes to plans, and a rate of only $30 per hour.
  • You can concentrate on design and business development, instead of redrawing plans.
  • Reprographics companies can offer this to their customers with a special rate.
  • Take on more jobs by having us handle a lot of the drafting.

As you can see, this service can help your company by giving you a jump start on your design and remodel projects. This service has helped out hundreds of our customers. Have the advantage over your competition. We can convert PDF, PLT, TIF, JPG, GIF, and even paper plans to fully layered AutoCAD DWG files. If you would like a free quote, Email us now.

Convert2AutoCAD is a small business residing in Del Mar, California. If you have any questions, please contact us.

Posted by Michael Mellor
18
Apr
2018
We can convert MicroStation to AutoCAD

We can now convert MicroStation to AutoCAD

We now have the capability to convert to, and from MicroStation files from Bentley Studios. This includes these options:

  • DGN to AuotoCAD DWG
  • DNG to TIF
  • Adobe PDF to DNG
  • DNG to Adobe PDF
  • AutoCAD DWG to DNG
  • DNG to PLT

PDF to CAD

Send over your PDF plan to have it converted to fully layered vector CAD file.
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MicroStation is a drafting standard that is used by millions worldwide, but is not compatible with AutoCAD. If you are working with someone who need these converted to AutoCAD, we can help you with that. Contact us with any questions you may have, and give us the opportunity to help you. Our staff have been working with architects, engineers, and designers for over 30 years. If you just have one small drawing, or hundreds, we have the capacity to handle all jobs, large and small. Convert2AutoCAD is a family business, that is independently owned, and offers impeccable customer service, with emphasis on quality.

Submit your files for a free quote today.

Posted by Michael Mellor
03
Apr
2017
Conversion with layers

Conversion with layers

At Conver2AutoCAD, we will convert your files and keep everything in separate layers.  Keep your title, walls, landscapes, dimensions, text, structural, and landscape all on separate layers with colors using best practices.

Posted by Michael Mellor
05
Apr
2017
How do we convert to AutoCAD?

How do we convert to AutoCAD?

How do we convert to AutoCAD?

Hint: it’s not just done in seconds with software

One of the most common questions is, “how do you do it?” We take your file and redraw each line in AutoCAD.  This is much much more complex than simply using software to convert the the image to vector.  This ensures a quick, and accurate AutoCAD file, that can be manipulated just as it was designed by an architect or engineer. We can convert any type of plan, including architectural, landscape, interior, engineering, plumbing, electrical, and schematics.  This is also a good way to clean up hand drawn plans.

How this saves you money

Some people will say, “well I can do that on my own”, and that is true, but we do it for only $85 to $150 per page. That rate is very affordable for a project that can take you many hours. You cannot hire a drafter to redraw your plans for the price that we charge. This gives you more time, and higher profits. We can also do this for large jobs. We can have them done in batches of 100 for you, every month.

We convert the following types of plans:

  • Architectural
  • Structural
  • Engineering
  • Plumbing
  • Electrical
  • Grading
  • Landscape
  • Mechanical
  • Shop Drawings
  • Topographic Maps

We work with the following industries:

  • Construction
  • Building
  • Surveying
  • Health Care
  • Government
  • Education (Universities, K-12, Colleges)
  • Biotechnology
  • Software Development
  • General Contracting
  • Defense
  • Coastal Commissions
  • Airports

We work in all Autodesk applications. Convert2AutoCAD is a small, independently owned company located in Del Mar, California. No job is too small or too large. Contact us for a fast quote today.

Posted by Michael Mellor