# CAD PDF Drawing Model **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginners\ **Created:** [January 22, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/cad-pdf-drawing-model/136839 "2025-01-22T09:18:37Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 2\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RameshAnbalagan](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/hellohellohello/user_avatar/discuss.huggingface.co/rameshanbalagan/32/39599_2.png) [@RameshAnbalagan](https://discuss.huggingface.co/u/RameshAnbalagan)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2025, 9:18am UTC](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/cad-pdf-drawing-model/136839/1 "2025-01-22T09:18:37Z")
Hi All, Which model can read CAD PDF Drawing documents. ---
**Author:** ![Alanturner2](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/hellohellohello/user_avatar/discuss.huggingface.co/alanturner2/32/37542_2.png) [@Alanturner2](https://discuss.huggingface.co/u/Alanturner2)\ **Post date:** [January 22, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://discuss.huggingface.co/t/cad-pdf-drawing-model/136839/2 "2025-01-22T13:37:41Z")
Hi @RameshAnbalagan ! Reading CAD PDF drawing documents can be tricky because they often contain a mix of text, vector graphics, and images. Depending on your goal, here are some options: ### 1. **Extract Text (OCR)** If you want to extract text from the PDF (like dimensions or annotations), you can use OCR models: - **Tesseract OCR** : A free, open-source option for recognizing text in PDFs. - **Azure Form Recognizer or Google Cloud Vision** : More advanced cloud-based options for structured text extraction. ### 2. **Understand Vector Graphics** To process the vector graphics or drawings themselves, try: - **DeepCAD** : A deep learning model designed for CAD drawings. - **SVG or DXF Parsing Libraries** : Convert PDF to DXF or SVG format and analyze them using CAD-specific libraries like `ezdxf` or `svgpathtools`. ### 3. **Hybrid Models for PDF Analysis** For a combination of text and image understanding: - **LayoutLMv2 or LayoutLMv3 (Hugging Face)**: Specialized for document layouts, including text and images. Hope this help! 😊