Scan2CAD
Scan2CAD converts images and PDFs into CAD and CNC files on Windows and macOS.
What Scan2CAD is
Scan2CAD converts images and PDFs into CAD and CNC files on Windows and macOS. It can create DXF or DWG files with layers, text, and objects converted, or produce DXF and G-code for common CNC machines. Batch conversion handles folders or multiple PDF pages in one run. Scan2CAD Automate adds a Python API for feature automation on the Business tier. Optional Enhanced OCR targets better text-conversion accuracy and uses plan credits that reset at subscription renewal. Standard conversions keep files on your computer. Enhanced conversion is optional, disabled by default, and uploads files to a secure server for improved accuracy. Business licensing includes offline and floating network options; offline licenses cannot use Enhanced conversions, and each network license supports one simultaneous user. Pro costs $89 a month, billed monthly, while Business costs $1,599 a year, billed annually. Both include support and updates, and the 14-day trial includes all features.
Good
- Converts images and PDFs to DXF or DWG
- Produces DXF and G-code for CNC machines
- Batch conversion for folders and PDF pages
- Python API available on Business
- 14-day trial includes all features
Watch out
- No free plan
- Enhanced conversion uploads files to a server
- Offline licenses cannot use Enhanced conversions
- Business network license allows one simultaneous user
Who it suits
It suits CAD professionals, manufacturing teams, designers, and engineers converting drawings or scans. Business is aimed at users needing batch work, Python automation, network licensing, or offline licensing.
Verdict
Scan2CAD covers CAD, CNC, batch, and automation workflows with local standard processing. Choose a plan based on conversion volume, API or licensing needs, and whether cloud-enhanced conversion is acceptable.
Plans and prices
From Scan2CAD's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Pro | $89 a month | Unlimited conversions · 24/7 support and updates · Auto-renews; cancel anytime · billed monthly |
| Business | $1,599 a year | Batch conversion and Python API · Network licensing · Offline licensing · 24/7 support and updates · billed annually |
| Scan2CAD Pro | $89 a month | Unlimited conversions · 24/7 support and updates included · Auto-renews; cancel anytime · billed monthly |
The facts
Each one read from Scan2CAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation API
- Scan2CAD Automate provides a Python API for automating Scan2CAD features and is available on the Business tier.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Batch conversion
- Batch conversion can convert files in a folder or multiple PDF pages in one run.checked 7 Oct 2026
- CAD conversion
- Converts images and PDFs to DXF or DWG with layers, text, and objects converted.checked 7 Oct 2026
- CNC conversion
- Converts images and PDFs to DXF and G-code for common CNC machines.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Enhanced OCR
- Enhanced OCR is optional, improves text-conversion accuracy, and uses credits included with plans that reset at subscription renewal.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Floating network licenses
- Business network licenses float among users, with one simultaneous user per license.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The pricing page positions Pro for CAD professionals and manufacturing teams; the About page says the product serves designers and engineers, from one-person studios to Fortune 500 companies.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Local processing
- Standard conversions store files on the user's computer rather than sending them to a web server for conversion.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Offline licensing
- Business offers offline licensing, but offline licenses cannot use Enhanced conversions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Optional cloud conversion
- Enhanced conversion is optional, disabled by default, and uploads a file to a secure server for improved conversion accuracy.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The company advertises free 24/7 support by email and says replies usually arrive within two hours.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Supported systems
- The site lists Windows 7 or higher and macOS 14.8 or higher.checked 7 Oct 2026
The company
- Company history
- The company says Scan2CAD was started over 20 years ago and is used by customers in over 90 countries.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1997checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Worcester, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Trial
- The free trial lasts 14 days and includes all features.checked 7 Oct 2026
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