# Bevell Bevell is a browser-based converter that turns photos, sketches, scans, and PDF drawings into editable DXF and SVG files for CAD, CNC, laser cutting, and related workflows. It supports true-scale output from a known reference dimension and offers free previews before downloads. - Findings24: - Website: - Pricing: Freemium - Categories: Design Tools ## What is Bevell? Bevell is a browser-based image-to-CAD converter for turning photos, hand sketches, scanned drawings, and PDF plans into editable DXF and SVG files. It is intended for workflows where the source exists as an image or document rather than as native CAD geometry, such as converting a photographed part into a profile or making a scanned blueprint editable. The converter supports direct tracing for drawings and scans, outline extraction for photos of physical objects, and AI redraw for complex photos or rough sketches. Users can preview and retune conversions without paying, set scale from one known dimension, and download the resulting files for use in CAD, CNC, laser, or vector-editing software. Bevell also includes Sketchpad, a beta editor for adjusting points, constraints, dimensions, guides, and SVG styling before export. ## What can Bevell do? ### Single-line DXF tracing Centerline processing and contour merging are designed to return one line for a drawn stroke rather than two boundary contours, reducing manual cleanup in CAD. ### True-scale calibration Users can drag across a known dimension and enter its real measurement so the converted geometry imports at the corresponding size. ### Geometry recognition Shapes that fit circles, arcs, or rectangles can be exported as corresponding CAD entities; other freeform shapes are simplified as polylines. ### Multiple conversion modes Direct trace follows existing drawing or scan linework, Outline only measures the silhouette and holes of a photographed object, and AI redraw interprets complex photos or rough sketches as clean linework. ### DXF and SVG output Line-art conversions provide standard DXF and true-scale SVG files. Logo conversions can produce colour SVG, while lettering on drawings can optionally be read as editable CAD text. ### Browser-based editing Sketchpad beta provides point adjustments, constraints, driving dimensions, magnetic guides, and SVG style controls before exporting a saved draft. ## Use Cases ### Blueprint and floor-plan conversion Architects, surveyors, contractors, and property teams can turn a scanned plan or PDF sheet into editable linework, with optional room labels and annotations as CAD text. ### Part profile and CNC template creation A user can photograph an existing part, calibrate one known dimension, and create a DXF profile for CAD or CAM work without starting from a blank sketch. ### Laser-cutting files from photos A photographed object or drawing can be converted to an SVG or DXF at the intended scale for laser software, with single-line treatment helping avoid duplicated cut paths. ### Hand sketch digitization A napkin sketch or rough reference drawing can be converted into editable geometry, with AI redraw available when the source needs interpretation rather than direct tracing. ### Archive and PDF drawing reuse Legacy scans and PDF drawings can be converted sheet by sheet into geometry that can be measured, marked up, or used as a base for further design work. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What file types can be uploaded? Photos can be PNG, JPG, or WebP files up to 10 MB and 52 megapixels. Drawings can be PDF or TIFF files up to 50 MB; multi-page drawing sets are handled one sheet at a time. ### Which files are produced? Line-art conversions produce a standard DXF and a true-scale SVG from the same conversion. The output is intended to open in applications including Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape, FreeCAD, LightBurn, and Inkscape. Logo results use colour SVG. ### How is scale set? During conversion, drag across a known dimension and enter its real-world measurement. Bevell uses that reference to scale the rest of the geometry. If no reference is supplied, the default scale is used and the result may require later adjustment. ### What are the main limitations? Blueprint linework currently returns on one layer, while lettering read as CAD text uses a separate TEXT layer. The output is geometry and text rather than a structured model with rooms, blocks, or constraints. Dense sheets may take longer or time out, and angled photographs are not perspective-corrected. ### Are previews and downloads paid? Previews are free and unlimited, with no account required to convert. Signing up provides three free downloads; additional downloads cost £1.99 each or £5.99 for five, and an Unlimited plan costs £9.99 per month. The downloaded DXF and SVG files do not carry a watermark. ## Quick Facts - **Product type**: Browser-based image-to-CAD converter - **Primary outputs**: Standard DXF and true-scale SVG - **Input sources**: Photos, sketches, scans, PDF drawings, and TIFF files - **Core workflow**: Upload, choose a tracing mode, set scale, preview, and download - **Supported software examples**: Fusion 360, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Onshape, FreeCAD, LightBurn, and Inkscape - **Platform**: Web browser; no installation or CAD license required for conversion