As PDFs can be opened universally, images saved under proprietary CAD file types are often converted to PDF before going on to be converted to DXF. One of the most common uses of Scan2CAD is conversion from PDF to DXF. The first thing to consider is which type of file you converted to DXF. “I’ve lost the scale information after converting my file to DXF” To help you tackle them, we’ve put together this list of some of the most common mistakes made during the conversion process – and what you can do to avoid them. Sometimes, though, you may run into a few problems. In most cases, just following our quick guide to converting an image to DXF should get the job done. After all, the CAD/CNC file you require should only be a few mouse clicks away. When it comes to DXF conversion, you want it to be as quick and painless as possible.