pic2CAD vs other picture to CAD tools
pic2CAD turns a picture or PDF of any real object, people, furniture, pets, cars, into a line-drawn CAD block. Pick just the subject, the whole picture as is, or all 4 orthographic views (front, side, back, top) in one generation, and get a DXF at real scale in millimetres, SVG and PNG, plus PDF and EPS from My Drawings. What it does not do: vectorise an existing scanned plan or place dimension lines.
pic2CAD's own block library: over 150 blocks, free and paid, growing every week.
| Tool | What it does | 2D library / CAD blocks | Input | Output formats | Generates orthographic views | Scale / units | Free plan | Signup required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| pic2CAD | Converts a picture of anything into a line-art CAD block. | Yes, over 150 blocks. | JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, PDF, up to 30 MB. | DXF, SVG, PNG, plus PDF/EPS from My Drawings. | Yes, 4 views. | Yes, mm (you set the height). | Yes, 3 drawings a month, renewed monthly. | To generate (upload needs no account). |
| PhotoCAD | Converts pictures into DXF, DWG, SVG and PDF files. | Yes, over 200 drawings. | JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, PDF, maximum size not stated. | DXF, DWG, SVG, PDF | No. | Yes, mm (300 mm default). | Yes, 3 free conversions plus 200+ free gallery drawings. | To generate (email only). |
| ImageToCAD.ai | Converts JPG, PNG, BMP, PDF into DXF and DWG. | No. | JPG, PNG, BMP, PDF, up to 10 MB. | DXF, DWG-ready (their own wording) | No. | Not stated. | Yes, trying is free; downloading is paid. | To download (DXF or DWG). |
| TechDraw AI | Converts a picture or sketch into a dimensioned drawing. | No. | JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, maximum size not stated. | DXF, DWG (SVG, PDF also mentioned) | Yes, with dimensions. | Yes, one measurement you set. | Yes, free browser conversion, no watermark. | To download. |
| Vectorizer.AI | Converts any picture into a vector file. | No. | JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, up to 30 MB. | DXF, SVG, PDF, EPS, PNG | No. | Not stated. | Yes, trying is free; downloading is paid. | To download (paid account). |
| Scan2CAD | Converts scans and technical pictures into DXF and DWG drawings. | Not stated. | JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, PDF, maximum size not stated. | DXF, DWG | No. | Not stated. | No, a time-limited trial only. | Not applicable (desktop software). |
| Free CAD block libraries (e.g. First In Architecture) | Offers ready-made DWG blocks: people and furniture to insert directly. | Yes. | Not applicable: no picture upload, only ready-made blocks. | DWG (AutoCAD 2010 format) | Not applicable. | Not stated. | Yes, the whole library is free. | Not stated. |
Source: PhotoCAD (photocad.ai)Source: ImageToCAD.ai (imagetocad.ai)Source: TechDraw AI (techdrawai.com)Source: Vectorizer.AI (vectorizer.ai)Source: Scan2CAD (scan2cad.com)Source: Free CAD block libraries (e.g. First In Architecture) (firstinarchitecture.co.uk)
pic2CAD
- What it does
- Converts a picture of anything into a line-art CAD block.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- Yes, over 150 blocks.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, PDF, up to 30 MB.
- Output formats
- DXF, SVG, PNG, plus PDF/EPS from My Drawings.
- Generates orthographic views
- Yes, 4 views.
- Scale / units
- Yes, mm (you set the height).
- Free plan
- Yes, 3 drawings a month, renewed monthly.
- Signup required
- To generate (upload needs no account).
PhotoCAD
- What it does
- Converts pictures into DXF, DWG, SVG and PDF files.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- Yes, over 200 drawings.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, PDF, maximum size not stated.
- Output formats
- DXF, DWG, SVG, PDF
- Generates orthographic views
- No.
- Scale / units
- Yes, mm (300 mm default).
- Free plan
- Yes, 3 free conversions plus 200+ free gallery drawings.
- Signup required
- To generate (email only).
Source: photocad.ai
ImageToCAD.ai
- What it does
- Converts JPG, PNG, BMP, PDF into DXF and DWG.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- No.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, BMP, PDF, up to 10 MB.
- Output formats
- DXF, DWG-ready (their own wording)
- Generates orthographic views
- No.
- Scale / units
- Not stated.
- Free plan
- Yes, trying is free; downloading is paid.
- Signup required
- To download (DXF or DWG).
Source: imagetocad.ai
TechDraw AI
- What it does
- Converts a picture or sketch into a dimensioned drawing.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- No.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, maximum size not stated.
- Output formats
- DXF, DWG (SVG, PDF also mentioned)
- Generates orthographic views
- Yes, with dimensions.
- Scale / units
- Yes, one measurement you set.
- Free plan
- Yes, free browser conversion, no watermark.
- Signup required
- To download.
Source: techdrawai.com
Vectorizer.AI
- What it does
- Converts any picture into a vector file.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- No.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, up to 30 MB.
- Output formats
- DXF, SVG, PDF, EPS, PNG
- Generates orthographic views
- No.
- Scale / units
- Not stated.
- Free plan
- Yes, trying is free; downloading is paid.
- Signup required
- To download (paid account).
Source: vectorizer.ai
Scan2CAD
- What it does
- Converts scans and technical pictures into DXF and DWG drawings.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- Not stated.
- Input
- JPG, PNG, TIFF, GIF, BMP, PDF, maximum size not stated.
- Output formats
- DXF, DWG
- Generates orthographic views
- No.
- Scale / units
- Not stated.
- Free plan
- No, a time-limited trial only.
- Signup required
- Not applicable (desktop software).
Source: scan2cad.com
Free CAD block libraries (e.g. First In Architecture)
- What it does
- Offers ready-made DWG blocks: people and furniture to insert directly.
- 2D library / CAD blocks
- Yes.
- Input
- Not applicable: no picture upload, only ready-made blocks.
- Output formats
- DWG (AutoCAD 2010 format)
- Generates orthographic views
- Not applicable.
- Scale / units
- Not stated.
- Free plan
- Yes, the whole library is free.
- Signup required
- Not stated.
Source: firstinarchitecture.co.uk
Data reviewed on 28/09/2026 on each tool's official site. See something outdated? Let us know.
What pic2CAD does not do
- Vectorising a scanned technical plan: pic2CAD draws from a picture, it does not trace an existing plan. Scan2CAD does.
- Dimension lines: pic2CAD sizes the DXF in real millimetres but does not place dimension lines. TechDraw AI does.
Frequently asked questions
No. pic2CAD exports DXF (R2018), a format AutoCAD, Rhino and most CAD and laser software open directly, with no plug-in needed.
In Orthographic vision you type the real height; the DXF is written in millimetres at that size, without dimension lines.
pic2CAD draws a picture as line art; it does not vectorise an existing scanned plan. Scan2CAD is a better fit for that.
No. Uploading and framing a picture works without an account. Generating a drawing needs a free account, no card, which includes drawings every month at no cost.