Rates checked 2026-09-13 · 8 related live listings
CAD conversion services (PDF, scan and paper to DWG)
CAD conversion redraws PDFs, scans or paper drawings into scaled, layered DWG files. Straightforward sheets convert for $25–$120 each, which is $25–$70 per hour with US and EU drafters and $12–$30 per hour with drafters in North Africa, the Gulf, Nigeria or South Asia.
US / EU rate
$25–$70/hr
MENA / Africa / South Asia
$12–$30/hr
Time to hire
Sample sheet in 24 hours; batches of 50 sheets commonly finish within one to two weeks.
What the scope usually includes
- PDF, TIFF or scanned drawings redrawn as true CAD geometry
- Correct scaling verified against a known dimension
- Layers, line types and text styles applied to your standard
- Native DWG plus issued PDF for comparison
How to screen candidates
- Reject automated vector traces — check the geometry is real lines, not polyline noise
- Verify scale against a dimension you already know
- Ask for one paid sample sheet from your worst-quality scan
- Confirm text is typed, not left as an image
Copy-paste brief
Listings that include these five lines get quoted instead of negotiated. A rate range is required on every TaskBider listing.
- • Sheet count and source quality
- • Target scale, units and sheet size
- • Layer standard and template
- • Whether text and schedules must be retyped
- • Price per sheet and deadline
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Frequently asked questions
- How much does PDF to DWG conversion cost?
- $25–$120 per sheet depending on source quality and how much text and detail must be rebuilt. Automated conversion is cheaper but produces geometry that is rarely editable, so most buyers pay for manual redrawing.
- Is automatic PDF to DWG conversion good enough?
- For visual reference, sometimes. For drawings you will edit or dimension, no — traced output carries broken lines, wrong scale and image text. Ask for manual redrawing when the file has to be worked on.
- How is scale verified?
- The drafter matches one known dimension on the sheet and confirms others close within tolerance. Ask for that check in writing, since a whole batch converted at the wrong scale is the most expensive failure mode here.
- Can old paper drawings be converted?
- Yes, from a good scan at 300 dpi or better. Faded or skewed originals need more time per sheet, so send your worst example as the paid sample rather than your best.