R2V
R2V is paid Windows software that converts scanned maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery into vector data for GIS, CAD, and mapping.
What R2V is
R2V is paid Windows software that converts scanned maps, drawings, aerial photographs, and satellite imagery into vector data for GIS, CAD, and mapping. Automatic vectorization extracts lines, boundaries, or polygons with image thresholding, while interactive tracing follows lines between selected points. Editing includes polygon creation, layer controls, line labels, and text detection and recognition. Georeferencing works with GeoTIFF, control points, and world or TAB files, with coordinate conversion among UTM, latitude/longitude, and State Plane NAD27/NAD83. Scripts can batch-process maps, including vendor-described runs of 50 or 500 files from one command. Labeled contours can become 3D terrain exported as USGS DEM, ASCII Grid, DXF, VRML, STL, or XYZ. Inputs include TIFF, GeoTIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, RLC, and raw satellite formats. R2V runs without ArcGIS or CAD software. Windows 10/11 64-bit requires 4 GB RAM and 1 GB disk space.
Good
- Automatic extraction of lines and polygons
- Supports georeferencing and coordinate conversion
- Runs batch scripts on many maps
- Creates and exports 3D terrain
- Works without ArcGIS or CAD
Watch out
- Windows only
- No free plan
Who it suits
It suits mapping and GIS professionals digitizing contour, parcel, soil, flood, aerial, satellite, or CAD materials. Windows users needing batch processing and varied vector outputs are the intended audience.
Verdict
R2V provides scanning, tracing, georeferencing, editing, and batch conversion for mapping workflows. Check its Windows requirements, one-time pricing, and supported formats against your project needs.
Plans and prices
From R2V's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Single User | $395, paid once | One named user · One year updates · Email support · One-time payment |
| 2-User Pack | $595, paid once | Two named users · One year updates · Priority support · One-time payment |
| Site License | Priced on request | Unlimited users at one site · Three year updates · Premium support · Quote |
The facts
Each one read from R2V's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D terrain
- R2V creates 3D data from labeled contours and exports terrain as USGS DEM, ASCII Grid, DXF, VRML, STL, or XYZ.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Automatic vectorization
- It extracts lines, boundaries, or polygons from scanned maps with one command and automatic image thresholding.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Batch processing
- Custom scripts can apply processing steps to batches of maps, with the vendor describing runs of 50 or 500 maps from one command.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Editing and OCR
- R2V provides vector editing, polygon creation, layer controls, line labeling, and built-in text detection and recognition.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Formats
- Image inputs include TIFF/GeoTIFF, JPEG, GIF, PNG, BMP, RLC, and raw satellite formats; vector exports include Shapefile, Arc/Info Generate, MIF/MID, DXF, IGES, SVG, and MapGuide SDL.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Georeferencing
- It supports georeferencing with GeoTIFF, control points, or world/TAB files and coordinate conversion between UTM, latitude/longitude, and State Plane NAD27/NAD83.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Image size
- The vendor says there is no software limit on image size and describes support for images larger than 65,536 by 65,536 pixels.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The vendor presents R2V for mapping and GIS professionals handling contour, parcel, soil, flood, aerial, satellite, and CAD digitizing workflows.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Interactive tracing
- Interactive tracing follows a line between user-selected points and can capture multiple lines with two clicks.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- R2V converts scanned maps, drawings, aerial photos, and satellite imagery into vector data for GIS, CAD, and mapping.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Standalone use
- R2V runs without ArcGIS, CAD, or other software for digitizing and editing, and exports to formats used by those systems.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support and updates
- The listed single-user license includes one year of updates and email support, while the 2-user pack includes priority support.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Platform and requirements
- R2V is a Windows application; the downloads page lists Windows 10/11 64-bit, 4 GB RAM, and 1 GB disk space as system requirements.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The vendor offers a full-featured R2V trial with no credit card required; the R2V page does not state the trial duration.checked 9 Oct 2026
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