topic Re: How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? in Data Management Questions https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332418#M18928 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Be aware that you will lose precision in that process. Is it possible to obtain the source files recreate the polygones? </P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:54:00 GMT XanderBakker 2014-11-26T18:54:00Z How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332415#M18925 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I have a PDF map that I would like to convert to GIS data. The original map was generated using GIS, however, the data files have disappeared. Without going through all of the original analysis, is it possible to generate polygons from the PDF file? TIA.</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 13:53:40 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332415#M18925 SharonJanzen 2014-11-26T13:53:40Z Re: How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332416#M18926 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>There are probably several ways to convert the PDF to a vector format readable in ArcGIS, but the PDF will probably not have any coordinates, so this procedure is not recommended.</P><P>What type of data is contained in the PDF? </P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:20:19 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332416#M18926 XanderBakker 2014-11-26T18:20:19Z Re: How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332417#M18927 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>I think I’ll just have to convert it to a jpg or tiff, georeference it and digitize the layer I want (boundaries representing wine regions). It is not a geopdf.</P><P></P><P>Sharon Janzen, B.Sc.</P><P>Map Library Associate, Geospatial Data Coordinator</P><P>Brock University | University Map, Data &amp; GIS Library</P><P>500 Glenridge Ave. | St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1</P><P>brocku.ca | T 905 688 5550 x5890</P><P></P><P>Rethink printing this email. It's green on the screen.</P><P>Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and immediately delete this message and its contents.</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:24:01 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332417#M18927 SharonJanzen 2014-11-26T18:24:01Z Re: How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332418#M18928 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>Be aware that you will lose precision in that process. Is it possible to obtain the source files recreate the polygones? </P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 18:54:00 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332418#M18928 XanderBakker 2014-11-26T18:54:00Z Re: How can I convert a PDF map into vector data? https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332419#M18929 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>No. The source files are gone. Someone would have to run the analyses again which might happen anyway. Not to worry. You’ve answered my question.</P><P></P><P>Cheers.</P><P>Sharon</P><P></P><P>Sharon Janzen, B.Sc.</P><P>Map Library Associate, Geospatial Data Coordinator</P><P>Brock University | University Map, Data &amp; GIS Library</P><P>500 Glenridge Ave. | St. Catharines, Ontario L2S 3A1</P><P>brocku.ca | T 905 688 5550 x5890</P><P></P><P>Rethink printing this email. It's green on the screen.</P><P>Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail, including any attachments, may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and immediately delete this message and its contents.</P></BODY></HTML> Wed, 26 Nov 2014 19:04:49 GMT https://community.esri.com/t5/data-management-questions/how-can-i-convert-a-pdf-map-into-vector-data/m-p/332419#M18929 SharonJanzen 2014-11-26T19:04:49Z