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How can I convert PDF to DWG with actual scale on my PC?
Hello everyone, I have a PDF drawing on my PC that I need to convert into an editable CAD file, but the most important requirement is keeping the actual scale. The PDF appears to be a technical draw...
AutoCAD has a built-in PDFIMPORT command that can convert PDF geometry into editable CAD objects. Autodesk says PDF underlays can be converted into editable drawing geometry using PDFIMPORT, and the tool is available from the Insert tab or command line.
Best for: vector PDFs exported from CAD software.
Not ideal for: scanned paper drawings or low-quality image PDFs.
How to convert pdf to dwg with actual scale:
1. Open AutoCAD on Windows.
2. Type PDFIMPORT in the command line.
3. Select the PDF file.
4. Choose the page, scale, layers, and import options.
5. Clean up the result and save it as a .dwg file.
Pros: Built into AutoCAD, good geometry control, no extra converter needed.
Cons: Requires AutoCAD, and scanned PDFs usually need tracing/OCR first.