The 2022 Raster toolset is included with AutoCAD

Use raster design tools in a specialized 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 cleanup  

  • Edit REM objects using standard AutoCAD commands 

  • Simplify your workflows with vectorization tools  


Houseboat rendering designed with the Raster Design toolset

Raster Design toolset features

Work faster with powerful vectorization tools

Image editing and cleanup

Despeckle, bias, mirror, and touch up your images.


Raster Entity Manipulation (REM)

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


Vectorization tools

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


Image transformation functionality

Show and analyze geo images in Civil 3D civil engineering 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 save time when working on an AutoCAD drawing that requires a raster image to convey design intent.