Terrestrial Laser Scan (TLS) formats
- Leica RCP, PTS, PTX, IMP
- FARO FLS, FWS
- Trimble TZF
- Riegl RIEGL DAT
- Autodesk ReCap RCS, RCP
Scan & Point Cloud to CAD Conversion Services
Convert LiDAR laser scan and point cloud data into editable CAD drawings or coordinated Revit BIM models at LOD 100 to 500. Your reality-capture, design, and FM teams stay focused on scan strategy, coordination, and renovation planning, not manual model creation. Direct employees only. ISO-certified.
1,500+
Weekly converted files
5,000+
Jobs completed monthly
185+
Active Clients
350+
Engineers
Certification: 
9001:2015 
27001-2022 
19650-1:2018 
14001:2015 
45001:2018
9001:2015 27001-2022 19650-1:2018 14001:2015 45001:2018 
Point Cloud & Scan Formats
Every Major Scan Format Covered
Gsource works directly from raw scan data or from registered point cloud files depending on client’s preferred handoff format.
Mobile mapping and handheld scan formats
- GeoSLAM ZEB point clouds
- Leica BLK2GO point clouds
- Matterport MPD (partial support)
- Handheld iPad LiDAR captures (with quality caveats)
Aerial and drone-captured scans
- Photogrammetric point clouds (Pix4D, Metashape, ContextCapture)
- LiDAR from UAV surveys
- Combined photogrammetry + LiDAR fusion outputs
Legacy and archival scan formats
- E57 (universal exchange format)
- LAS / LAZ
- PLY, XYZ
- CSV point coordinate exports
Deliverables
Reality-capture Data to Coordinated CAD & BIM
We transform 3D LiDAR laser scan data into editable CAD drawings or coordinated Revit BIM models and deliver them at the CAD/Revit template (LOD 100 - 500), standardized to your firm.
2D CAD Deliverables
3D BIM Deliverables
Extracted floor plans, sections, elevations
Architectural + structural + MEP model
Native DWG, DXF, PDF/A output
Native RVT, IFC, NWC output
Best for: renovation design, permit drawings, simple as-built documentation
Best for: coordinated retrofit design, clash detection, FM system integration, digital twin
LOD: N/A (2D drawings)
LOD 100-500 (client specified)
Typical turnaround: 4-8 days per building
Typical turnaround: 6-16 days per building
Delivered at production scale: 1,000+ BIM models delivered monthly by a bench of 50+ dedicated BIM specialists, at 98% conversion accuracy.
Not sure which output fits your project?
Quality, Measured
Track Record in Numbers *
Numbers our clients hold us to, measured across every drawing and model we deliver.
98.5%*
On-time delivery
Drawing sets delivered on the schedule agreed at project kickoff, so your permit submissions and downstream project timelines stay on track.
98%*
Drawing accuracy
Verified against internal QC checklists and applicable code requirements before a set ever reaches your desk.
95%*
First-time client approval
Drawing sets approved by architecture firms on the first review round, with minimal revision cycles needed.
<0.5%*
Revision request rate
Requests for rework after delivery, a reflection of the accuracy built into the drafting process from the start.
Based on internal production and QA data, January to June 2026.
Testimonials
What Managers, VPs, and Directors Say
“
Mixed scanners, some registered, some raw stations, and we needed clean Revit at LOD 300. Gsource took the messy point cloud and gave us coordinated models our design team could build on. The sample floor plate before full scale-up saved us from a costly misalignment.
Director of CAD/BIM Standards
National Healthcare System, US Southwest
“
We scan; we don't draft. Gsource runs the point-cloud-to-CAD production behind us for our commercial clients, delivered to each client's template under our brand. It let us sell as-built deliverables without building a modeling team.
Operations Lead
Reality-Capture/3D Scanning Firm, US
Clients are anonymized under NDA.
Enterprise Use Cases We’ve Handled
Point Cloud to CAD Conversion for Renovation, Retrofit, and FM Projects
Documenting existing building conditions for renovation and retrofit projects
Converting scanned facility data into BIM models for FM integration
Creating as-built drawings from field-verified reality capture data
Supporting seismic retrofit, MEP upgrade, and life-safety renovation projects
Establishing accurate baselines for capital improvement planning
Preserving heritage or historical building documentation
Converting scan data across a store, restaurant, or branch portfolio into a repeatable per-site CAD/BIM template
Why Gsource
Why Enterprise Firms Choose Gsource for Scan to CAD
Reality-Capture Specialists on the Bench
Our senior scan-to-CAD team has decades of combined experience across TLS, mobile mapping, aerial LiDAR, and photogrammetry workflows. We work with the actual point cloud data, not just proxy exports.
Both 2D and 3D Output Paths, Under One Contract
Whether you need editable CAD floor plans or a federated Revit BIM model, both delivery paths live under one engagement. Change scope mid-program without switching vendors.
Standards-Aligned Output
Deliverables in your firm's CAD/Revit template, layer conventions, and BIM naming standards. LOD targets set at engagement start, held throughout the program.
ISO 27001 File Handling, Large Point Cloud Datasets
Point cloud files often exceed 100 GB. Secure large-file transfer, ISO 27001-controlled storage, NDA on every engagement. Direct-employee model, no subcontractors.
Flexible Engagement Models
Choose How We Work With You
Project-Based
Clearly defined deliverables and fixed-scope milestones.
- Scope
- Clearly defined deliverables
- Timeline
- Fixed
- Pricing
- Per project
Best for
Discrete, well-scoped projects with defined endpoints.
Retainer / FTE
Ongoing technical support and on-demand expertise.
- Scope
- Prepaid monthly
- Priority
- Faster turnaround
- Pricing
- Prepaid blocks with expiry metrics
Best for
Firms with rolling production needs and variable monthly volume.
Most popular
Dedicated Team (POD)
High-volume, multi-disciplinary, long-term integration.
- Scope
- Full-time, client-aligned team
- Priority
- Consistency & deep project familiarity
- Pricing
- Fixed monthly per resource
Best for
Enterprise program requiring deep familiarity with your standards.
Hybrid Model
Adaptive workflows & complex, evolving project requirements.
- Scope
- Core team + on-demand support
- Priority
- Flexible scaling & balanced turnaround
- Pricing
- Monthly base + variable billing
Best for
Firms with a stable core program plus unpredictable spikes.
Our Workflow
1
Scan Data Assessment & Standards Onboarding
Review your scan data (TLS, mobile mapping, aerial, or mixed). Confirm registration quality, coverage, and coordinate system. Map your CAD/Revit template, LOD target, and BIM naming standards. Sign NDA and confirm IP terms.
2
Point Cloud Registration & Cleanup
If raw scan station data provided, register into unified point cloud. Clean noise, remove artifacts, verify coordinate accuracy against control points.
3
Sample Batch Conversion
Deliver a small sample area (single floor, single zone) for your team to validate against your standards before full-scale production.
4
Full-Scale Conversion Production
Senior-led production of 2D CAD or 3D BIM deliverables. Weekly progress reviews. Multi-discipline coordination if federated BIM output.
5
QA, Coordination & Delivery
ISO 9001 quality checks against your standards. Multi-discipline clash detection if BIM output. Native format delivery (DWG, RVT, IFC, NWC as needed) with source point cloud, registration report, and QA log.
Our Tools
Built for Your System
No tool retraining. We adapt to your standards.
AutoCAD AutoCAD LT MicroStation Revit Autodesk ReCap Bluebeam Revu BIM 360 ACC Bricscad
Working with a specialized CAD or FM platform? We integrate with Archibus, Tririga, FAMIS, IBM Maximo, and most enterprise FM/CAFM systems.
Built for Procurement, Legal, and IT Reviews
ISO Certifications
- ISO 9001:2015 (Quality)
- ISO 27001:2022 (Information Security)
- ISO 19650-1:2018 (BIM)
- ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental)
- ISO 45001:2018 (Health & Safety)
Insurance & IP
- $2M Errors & Omissions (Everest, A+ AM Best)
- General Liability + Cyber Liability + Workers' Comp
- NDA on every engagement
- Direct employees only, no subcontractors
- IP and deliverables ownership: yours from day one
Procurement-Ready Documentation
- Vendor onboarding pack on request
- W-9 / W-8BEN-E, COI, MSA templates
- SOC-style controls documentation
- Security questionnaire responses
- Global delivery model, US, UK, EU, Australia clients
- 30-day exit clause on every engagement
Frequently Asked Questions
Scan to CAD conversion is the process of transforming 3D laser scan data (point cloud files from LiDAR scanners) into editable CAD drawings or coordinated BIM models. Also called Point Cloud to CAD or reality capture conversion.
They are the same service. "Scan to CAD" and "Point Cloud to CAD" are used interchangeably in the industry to describe converting laser scan / LiDAR data to editable CAD or BIM output. If you're looking for 2D document scanning conversion, see our Paper to CAD Conversion page instead.
All major TLS platforms (Leica, FARO, Trimble, Riegl), mobile mapping (GeoSLAM, Leica BLK2GO, iPad LiDAR), aerial/drone LiDAR, and universal exchange formats (E57, LAS, LAZ, PLY, XYZ). We work directly from raw or registered data.
Yes. Both delivery paths, extracted 2D drawings (DWG/DXF/PDF) and federated 3D Revit BIM models (RVT/IFC/NWC), live under one engagement. Choose at engagement start or switch mid-program.
We deliver LOD 100 through LOD 500, per client specification. Standard renovation projects typically use LOD 300–350. FM handoff work often needs LOD 400+. LOD target is set during Step 1 of our workflow and held throughout the program.
Yes. If you have raw scan station data (uncleaned individual station scans), we perform registration into a unified point cloud during Step 2 of our workflow. If you need field scan capture services, we can refer you to trusted survey partners; the actual CAD/BIM conversion work stays with us.
Point cloud files often exceed 100 GB per building. We use secure large-file transfer protocols (client-hosted SFTP, cloud storage with access controls, or physical media transfer under chain-of-custody). ISO 27001-controlled storage on our side.
Depends on building size, LOD target, and BIM scope. A single 50,000 sf floor plate to 2D CAD: 3-4 weeks. Same floor plate to LOD 300 BIM: 6-8 weeks. Multi-building portfolio programs: scoped over 6-18 months with phased delivery.
NDA signed on every engagement before any scan data or building information is shared. ISO 27001 information security controls. Direct-employee model, no subcontractors. IP and deliverables 100% client-owned. Point cloud source files can be destroyed post-delivery on client request.
Ready to Convert Your Scan Data?
We'll scope your scan volume and target output, walk through similar reality-capture programs, and share a vendor onboarding pack within one business day of a mutual NDA.
NDA available on request · ISO 27001 protocols for large-file scan data · $2M E&O insurance · MSA-ready
Typical First-Call Agenda
- 1Scan scope: Building count, sq ft, and scan hardware source
- 2Data state: Whether your scans are raw, already registered, or a mix
- 3Output target: 2D CAD, 3D BIM, or both
- 4LOD requirements and standards template
- 5Engagement model, Timeline, and NDA/MSA setup