CAD Conversion Service in California (Santa Rosa, San Diego & Los Angeles)
Transform Your Plans with Professional CAD Conversion Services
At Outside the Box, Design & Drafting Services, LLC, we bring precision, clarity, and modern efficiency to your architectural documentation. Whether you have hand sketches, paper blueprints, scanned drawings, or PDFs, our CAD Conversion services convert your files into high-quality, editable CAD formats that support renovation, permitting, design, construction, and real estate marketing.
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From simple floor plans to detailed as-built documentation, we deliver accurate and well-organized CAD files tailored to your project needs.
What Is CAD Conversion?
CAD Conversion is the process of transforming non-editable or traditional drawings — such as paper plans, images, and PDFs — into editable CAD files (DWG, DXF) used by architects, engineers, contractors, and design professionals.
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Why CAD Conversion Matters
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Ensures accuracy for construction and permitting
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Converts outdated drawings into modern digital formats
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Allows for easy editing and collaboration
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Eliminates errors caused by unclear scans or hand-drawn sketches
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Supports additions, remodels, renovations, and real estate documentation
CAD Conversion is essential for anyone updating or reusing existing drawings in today’s digital design environment.
Types of CAD Conversion Services We Offer
PDF to CAD Conversion
Convert your non-editable PDF drawings into clean, scalable DWG/DXF files that can be edited, updated, and used for professional drafting or permitting.
Paper / Blueprint to CAD Conversion
We carefully digitize your physical plans — even old or damaged prints — ensuring proper scaling, dimensions, and layering.
Hand-Sketch to CAD Conversion
Perfect for homeowners or designers who want to turn rough ideas into professionally drafted drawings.
Raster to Vector Conversion
Turn scanned images or low-resolution drawings into high-quality vector files suitable for drafting or design.
CAD Layering & Standardization
We clean up your files, organize layers, fix line weights, and create industry-standard CAD structures optimized for drafting teams.
As-Built Drawing Conversions
Convert on-site measurements or existing building documentation into precise as-built CAD drawings for remodeling and permitting.
Who Needs CAD Conversion Services?
Homeowners
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Preparing for home additions or renovations
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Submitting plans for building permits
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Working with contractors who require clean CAD files
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Digitizing old property records
Drafting, Design & Engineering Companies
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Outsourcing high-volume CAD conversion
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Maintaining CAD standards across multiple projects
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Reducing internal production workload
Real Estate Companies & Property Managers
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Creating up-to-date floor plans
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Documenting property layouts for marketing
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Maintaining digital archives for listings or developments
CAD Conversion simplifies workflows, reduces errors, and ensures every team works from accurate, editable drawings.
California Service Areas
Santa Rosa
Local drafting support for remodeling, additions, and property documentation.
San Diego
Fast, dependable CAD conversion for drafting firms, architects, and real estate developers.
Los Angeles
Ideal for high-volume architectural, construction, and real estate projects.
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We accept remote projects from anywhere — simply upload your files.
Why Choose Outside the Box, Design & Drafting Services, LLC?
Ready to simplify your CAD Conversion needs? Contact us for a consultation and let Outside the Box handle the complexities of CAD Conversion Services so you can focus on bringing your project to life.
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Led by Experienced Draftsman – Seth Gilley
With years of hands-on drafting and architectural design experience, Seth delivers professional-level accuracy and consistency in every project.
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Fast & Reliable Turnaround Times
We deliver time-sensitive CAD files quickly to support real estate agents, homeowners and draft teams with tight deadlines.
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Personalized Support for Every Client
We communicate clearly, understand your vision, and tailor the output to your project’s exact specifications.
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California-Focused Drafting Expertise
We understand local building requirements and design expectations across Santa Rosa, San Diego, and Los Angeles, making our CAD conversions ready for real California projects.
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Confidential & Secure File Handling
Every file you submit is handled with full privacy and professionalism.
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High Precision & Clean CAD Standards
Our conversions follow industry-leading drafting standards, ensuring:
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Proper scaling
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Organized layers
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Clean linework
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Accurate dimensions
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Easily editable CAD structure
Homeowner, Santa Rosa
“Their CAD conversion was extremely accurate and delivered fast. Perfect for our renovation permitting."
Drafting Firm, Los Angeles
"We outsource all PDF-to-CAD work to Outside the Box. Consistent quality and excellent communication."
Real Estate Office, San Diego
“Helped us create clean floor plans for our listings. Outstanding service!”