PDF to CAD conversion

Why this beats tracing

PDFs plotted from CAD still carry their layer structure (the same data AutoCAD's PDFIMPORT reads). SprinkFlow extracts it — so the wall layer, dimension layer, and text arrive as separate, toggleable CAD layers instead of one flattened blob.

Convert a background

1. Open Convert PDF to CAD and drop in the plan PDF. Big sets are fine — use the file picker for 100 MB+ sets.
2. Pick the sheet from the thumbnail cards.
3. Review the detected layers. Layers the architect had hidden come in unchecked; uncheck anything else you don't want.
4. Set the plot scale — presets include the common ones (1/8", 1/4", 3/32"…), or type a custom scale like 3/32 or 1:50.
5. Choose the output flavor:
   • AutoSPRINK tuned (default): line weights arrive pre-filled as Element Widths (~0.5 / 0.25 / 0.1) with colors mapped to AutoSPRINK's palette — import and go.
   • R12 DXF: maximum compatibility with older tools.
   • R2000+: carries layer lineweights and exact PDF colors for modern CAD.
6. Convert & save — as DXF anywhere, or as DWG if the free ODA File Converter is installed (SprinkFlow links you to it if not).