Manually tracing blueprints wastes time. You know this if you’ve spent hours redrawing old plans line by line. HP AI Vectorization changes that.
At Steven Enterprises, we’ve seen how this tool transforms workflows for architects and engineers who need to convert scanned drawings into editable CAD files fast.
Here’s what you need to know about AI vectorization and whether it’s worth the investment for your firm.
What Is HP AI Vectorization?
HP AI Vectorization is a cloud-based tool that converts raster images into vector CAD files.
At Steven Enterprises, we have a quick overview of supported file types, outputs, and workflow here.
You upload scanned blueprints, PDFs, TIFFs, or JPEGs. The AI identifies walls, doors, windows, and other elements.
You download an editable file ready for AutoCAD. The whole process takes about five minutes per drawing.
This tool eliminates manual tracing. Traditional vectorization services charge $10 to $50 per drawing and take days to complete.
Some premium services charge up to $100 per vectorization. HP AI Vectorization costs around $50 per drawing with their token system, and you get results in minutes instead of days.
Pro Tip: If you already have an HP Plotter, you can send files directly to your device using HP Click.
How HP AI Vectorization Saves You Time
The traditional process kills productivity. You scan a drawing, open your CAD software, and spend hours tracing every line, door, and window.
For a complex blueprint, this can take four to eight hours of skilled labor. That’s time you could spend on actual design work.
HP AI Vectorization cuts this down to minutes. Upload your raster image and let the AI engine identify architectural elements automatically.
Review the output, make minor adjustments if needed, and download your vector file. 
You can move from scanned drawing to editable CAD file in about five minutes.
The time savings are significant:
- Reduce draft time by up to 80% according to HP’s pilot studies
- Get editable CAD files in 5 minutes instead of 4-8 hours
- Free up your team to focus on design, not tracing
- Process multiple drawings in the time it used to take to trace one
What Can HP AI Vectorization Detect?
The latest version of HP AI Vectorization has expanded object recognition. 
It now automatically detects and vectorizes:
- Structural elements: walls, doors, windows
- Fixtures and plumbing: bathtubs, showers, sinks, toilets
- Furniture: beds, tables, chairs, sofas
- Additional elements: stairs, scale bars
This expanded recognition means less cleanup work after vectorization.
You spend less time fixing errors and more time on actual design modifications.
Perfect for Renovation Projects and Legacy Documents
Renovation work often means dealing with old blueprints. These documents might be faded, damaged, or only available as paper copies.
HP AI Vectorization handles these situations well. You can scan a 20-year-old blueprint and run it through the vectorization tool.
The AI cleans up the image and converts it to a usable vector file. This helps with:
- Digitizing old paper drawings for record keeping
- Cleaning up faded or damaged blueprints
- Converting as-built drawings from past projects
- Reusing existing plans for retrofit work
At Steven Enterprises, we work with firms doing renovation projects regularly.
The ability to quickly convert old drawings into editable CAD files saves significant time on these jobs.
HP AI Vectorization Pricing: What You’ll Pay
HP uses a token-based pricing system. Here’s how it breaks down:
- $50 per drawing for 1-24 drawings per month
- $45 per drawing for 25+ drawings per month
- Custom enterprise pricing for 500+ monthly conversions
- Token bundles available in 10-packs ($500) or 50-packs ($2,250)
You can upload and preview files for free. You only pay when you download the final vectorized drawing. This lets you check quality before committing.
Compare this to traditional vectorization services that charge $10 to $100 per drawing and take days to complete.
The speed and cost make HP AI Vectorization competitive, especially for firms with regular vectorization needs.
Current Limitations You Should Know About HP AI Vectorization
HP AI Vectorization is still developing. Feedback from blueprint shops and engineering firms shows it doesn’t handle everything traditional services offer yet.
Some users report it works great for certain applications but misses features they need for complex projects.
HP actively updates the tool based on user feedback. They’re adding features and improving accuracy regularly.
For many use cases like digitizing old documents, cleaning up scanned plans, and handling renovation workflows, it delivers good value at a lower cost than traditional services.
Our experts at Steven Enterprises suggests the tool works best when:
- You have clear, readable scanned images
- Your drawings contain standard architectural elements
- You’re willing to do minor cleanup after vectorization
- You value speed over perfection
Who Should Use HP AI Vectorization?
This tool makes sense for specific groups:
- Architects working on renovation projects with old drawings
- Engineers managing as-built documentation
- Construction professionals converting field scans to CAD files
- Blueprint shops looking for faster vectorization
- Firms that need to digitize paper drawings for archiving
If you regularly vectorize drawings and want to speed up the process, HP AI Vectorization is worth testing.
The free trial tokens let you evaluate quality before buying.
Try HP AI Vectorization for Free with Steven Enterprises
New users get 20 free demo tokens. This lets you test the service on your own drawings with no commitment. You can evaluate:
- How well it handles your specific drawing types
- The accuracy of object recognition
- How much cleanup work is needed
- Whether the speed justifies the cost
See how HP AI Vectorization works and how to get started through Steven Enterprises.
We work with HP Build Workspace tools and can walk you through setup and show you how the vectorization process works for your workflow.
Contact us today or call us at 800-491-8785 to claim your 20 free tokens and start testing today.