Import and Scale Existing Images

Create accurate floor plans faster by starting with what you already have. SmartDraw makes creating floor plans so easy, that you can even skip drawing from scratch by importing existing images and scaling it precisely. Start with a floor plan PDF, a Google Maps or satellite image, or even photos, then build accurate, professional drawings directly on top.

Import Existing Floor Plan PDFs and Scale Them

Import Existing floor plan PDFs or image files and use them as a scaled background for your drawing. Once imported, you can set an exact scale and begin placing walls, furniture, equipment, or safety symbols directly on top.

Create sales estimates and proposals faster. Make evacuation plans for life safety planning easier.

Learn how to scale an imported floor plan.
Import existing floor plan into work area

Import Google Maps to Scale

SmartDraw lets you import Google Maps or satellite images directly into your drawing and set it to any scale. This can serve as a quick, but accurate foundation for creating:

  • Accident reconstruction diagrams
  • Fire pre-plans and incident diagrams
  • Site plans and layouts
Import a PDF satellite image into work area

Import Photos and Images to Scale

With SmartDraw, you can bring in photos or images to enhance your drawings or turn them into scaled, reusable symbols.

Photos can help add context and support observations for accident reconstruction diagrams and crime scenes.

You can also import your own product catalog and scale images to reuse for consistently reliable and professional estimates that are custom to your organization.

Using photo to create custom symbol