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GIS Data Conversion and Digitization

CAD-to-GIS Conversion Without the Cleanup Headache

GeoDrafts converts supplied CAD drawings, maps, and scans into structured GIS datasets — and moves GIS data back into CAD deliverables — with geometry cleanup and attribute organization handled throughout.

Survey Plan — Interactive Preview

Legend — Monuments

Iron Rod (FND / SET)
Iron Pipe (FND / SET)
Boundary Corner
A-101A-102A-103LOT 12N 512486.42E 2087330.15FND 1/2" IRON RODN 512540.18E 2087580.44SET 5/8" IRON RODN 512438.77E 2087805.62FND 1" IRON PIPEN 512286.05E 2087830.90SET 1/2" IRON RODN 512192.33E 2087546.28FND 5/8" IRON RODN 512272.60E 2087198.37FND 1" IRON PIPEN/F T. KOWALSKI — LOT 10N/F M. CHEN — LOT 11N/F A. RIVERA — LOT 13N/F S. PATEL — LOT 9S 79°52'04" E 210.35'S 68°12'40" E 215.40'N 12°45'30" E 98.76'S 77°49'55" W 271.05'N 43°12'18" W 132.45'N 6°20'10" W 181.12'LOT 12 · BLOCK BMEADOWBROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISIONAREA: 43,560 SQ. FT. = 1.000 AC.HOUSEGARAGEBARNPATIODECKSHEDDRIVEWAYSIDEWALKDRAINAGE SWALECOUNTY ROAD 12R/O-W 60.0'
Sample SheetPrint / PDFSheet 01 / 03 · Rev A

Each layer is a survey type — click one to open its page.

Scope of Work

What This Service Covers

We convert CAD linework into structured GIS features, digitize from supplied maps and imagery, clean and organize geometry, structure attributes into usable fields, and manage coordinate system and projection handling according to the specifications you provide.

Illustrative CAD-to-GIS conversion workflow sampleIllustrative sample Sample Sheet
On the Drawing

GIS Data Conversion and Digitization, Layer by Layer

This service's layer is highlighted on the plan. Click other layers to explore the related survey types we draft.

Survey Plan — Interactive Preview
Presets

Legend — Monuments

Iron Rod (FND / SET)
Iron Pipe (FND / SET)
Boundary Corner
LOT 12N 512486.42E 2087330.15FND 1/2" IRON RODN 512540.18E 2087580.44SET 5/8" IRON RODN 512438.77E 2087805.62FND 1" IRON PIPEN 512286.05E 2087830.90SET 1/2" IRON RODN 512192.33E 2087546.28FND 5/8" IRON RODN 512272.60E 2087198.37FND 1" IRON PIPEEL 412.8EL 415.2EL 409.6EL 411.3EL 414.0N/F T. KOWALSKI — LOT 10N/F M. CHEN — LOT 11N/F A. RIVERA — LOT 13N/F S. PATEL — LOT 9S 79°52'04" E 210.35'S 68°12'40" E 215.40'N 12°45'30" E 98.76'S 77°49'55" W 271.05'N 43°12'18" W 132.45'N 6°20'10" W 181.12'LOT 12 · BLOCK BMEADOWBROOK ESTATES SUBDIVISIONAREA: 43,560 SQ. FT. = 1.000 AC.HOUSEGARAGEBARNPATIODECKSHEDDRIVEWAYSIDEWALKDRAINAGE SWALECOUNTY ROAD 12R/O-W 60.0'
Sample SheetPrint / PDFSheet 01 / 03 · Rev A

Survey Type · Parcels (GIS)

GIS Mapping and Spatial Data

Creation and organization of GIS layers, spatial datasets, feature attributes, map layouts, and geospatial deliverables according to client specifications.

ShapefileGeoPackageGeoJSONKML/KMZ

Click any layer on the plan — each one maps to a survey type we draft.

Typical Inputs

What we work from — all supplied by you.

  • CAD drawings (DWG/DXF) with or without attributes
  • Scanned maps, PDFs, and imagery for digitization
  • Existing GIS datasets for cleanup or conversion
  • Coordinate system and projection specifications
  • Target schema, layer naming, and attribute requirements

Deliverables & Formats

What you receive at handover.

  • Structured GIS datasets from CAD or scanned sources
  • Cleaned geometry with organized attributes
  • CAD exports from GIS data as required
  • Conversion notes documenting assumptions
Shapefile GeoPackage GeoJSON KML/KMZ DWG DXF CSV
Typical Applications

Where This Work Fits

Migrating drawing records into GIS workflows

Digitizing legacy paper and PDF maps

Sharing spatial data across CAD and GIS teams

Preparing datasets for mapping platforms

Workflow

How the Project Runs

STEP 01

Inspect sources

CAD files, scans, and target specs are reviewed together.

STEP 02

Define the schema

Layer structure, fields, and CRS are confirmed with you.

STEP 03

Convert and clean

Geometry is converted, cleaned, and attributed.

STEP 04

Verify output

Converted datasets are checked against the target schema.

STEP 05

Deliver datasets

Files are handed over with conversion notes.

FAQ

GIS Data Conversion and Digitization — Questions