From photograph to CAD drawing, in one click
CVCAD is a cloud computer-vision suite for architectural survey and heritage diagnostics. Upload a photo, calibrate real scale on the vector preview and download an editable CAD drawing in SVG or DXF.
Three steps, from frame to technical drawing
Upload a photograph
A photograph, a rectified photoplan, an elevation or a photogrammetric orthophoto. JPG, PNG or TIFF up to 40 MB, from desktop or straight from your phone camera.
Generate the vector drawing
The computer vision engine extracts edges and geometry and converts them into clean vector paths, ready for CAD rather than a decorative outline.
Calibrate and download
Pick two points of known length on the vector preview, type the real distance, and download a DXF already in real millimetre scale.
Choose your starting point
Photo to CAD
Photo to CAD converter for architecture and heritage: upload one photograph, calibrate real scale and download editable DXF and SVG vector drawings for AutoCAD, Rhino and QGIS.
Orthophoto to CAD
Convert photogrammetric orthophotos and rectified photoplans into DXF and SVG CAD drawings in real scale, with optional spatial coordinates for georeferenced insertion.
Files that fit your workflow
Input
- JPG, PNG, TIFF up to 40 MB
- Orthophotos and rectified photoplans
- Direct camera capture
Output
- Editable vector SVG
- DXF for AutoCAD R2013 (from R2010)
- Raster line-art reference
Software
- AutoCAD, BricsCAD, Rhino
- QGIS and QField
- Illustrator, Inkscape, Affinity
Documentation of protected assets
Frescoes, mosaics, stucco, sculpture, paintings and historic facades: CVCAD produces as-built elevations and decay-mapping bases in DXF and SVG, in real scale, with full ownership of the generated drawings.
Cultural heritage CAD →Frequently asked questions
What do I get after a conversion?
A downloadable archive with an SVG for layout and graphic editing, a DXF in AutoCAD 2013 format (readable from R2010 onwards) and the intermediate raster line-art as visual reference.
How is the drawing scaled?
You pick two points of known length on the interactive vector preview, with automatic snapping to path vertices, and type the real distance in millimetres, centimetres or metres. The file is then regenerated server-side already in scale.
Which files can I upload?
JPG, JPEG, PNG and TIFF up to 40 MB, including photographs taken with a smartphone and high-resolution scans.
How long are my files kept?
Uploads and results live in a private per-user store for five days, are served through expiring signed links, and are then permanently deleted.
How much does it cost?
One credit equals one conversion. The first conversion is free on sign-up; after that you buy one-off packs of 1 credit at 1.99 EUR, 3 credits at 4.99 EUR or 20 credits at 29.99 EUR. There is no subscription.
Prova CVCAD sul tuo prossimo rilievo
Registrati e ricevi 1 conversione gratuita: carica una foto e scarica un DXF già in scala millimetrica.