The Raster Design toolset is included with AutoCAD 2023

Use raster design tools in a specialised toolset to edit scanned drawings and convert raster images to DWG™ objects. With the Raster Design toolset, you can:

Access tools to enhance image editing and clean-up

Edit REM objects using standard AutoCAD commands

Simplify your workflows with vectorisation tools

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Raster image of houseboat in front of full houseboat rendering

Side view from the Raster Design toolset

Raster Design toolset features

Work faster with powerful vectorisation tools

Image editing and clean-up

Despeckle, bias, mirror and touch up your images.

Drawing in AutoCAD user interface with Raster Tools ribbon selected

Raster Entity Manipulation (REM)

Use standard AutoCAD commands on raster regions and primitives. Easily edit raster images, lines, arcs and circles.

AutoCAD drawing displaying the ability to edit raster entities

Vectorisation tools

Create lines and polylines from raster images, and convert raster files into vector drawings.

Histogram panel overlaying a vector drawing and geographical images

Image transformation functionality

Show and analyse geo images in Civil 3D civil engineering software and the AutoCAD Map 3D toolset.

Geographical landscapes in Civil 3D software and the AutoCAD Map 3D toolset

Benefits of the Raster Design toolset

In this study, the Raster Design toolset boosted productivity by up to 48%.* Learn how Raster Design can help you to save time when working on an AutoCAD drawing that requires a raster image to convey design intent.

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*Disclaimer

Productivity data based on a series of studies commissioned by Autodesk to an outside consultant. The seven toolset studies compared basic AutoCAD to the specialised toolsets within AutoCAD when performing tasks commonly done by experienced AutoCAD users. As with all performance tests, results may vary based on the machine, operating system, filters and even source material. While every effort has been made to make the tests as fair and objective as possible, your results may differ. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this information “as is” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied.