Convert DWG files

Convert DWG (DWG Drawing) files into 0 formats, right in your browser. .dwg · image/vnd.dwg

About this format

Autodesk AutoCAD's drawing format, around since 1982 and the de facto standard for architecture, mechanical and civil design. Proprietary, so other programs open it by reverse engineering.

What it can hold

2D and 3D drawings
Layers, blocks, dimensions
Paper space and model space
External references

What it cannot

Openness — hard to open fully without AutoCAD

When you convert it

DWG → DXF	Almost intact. The standard route between CAD programs.
DWG → PDF	For viewing. Layers gone, no editing.
DWG → SVG	Vector, viewable on the web. Dimensions and layers lost.
DWG → PNG	Becomes a picture.

When it will not open

A file from a new AutoCAD in an old version — choose an older format when saving
External references (xrefs) missing

In one line Sending a dwg to someone without CAD? pdf. To another CAD user? dxf.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I convert a DWG file?

Drop the file into the window, pick the target format, and download the result. No account required.

Do I need to install anything?

No. It runs in your browser. A Windows installer is available separately if you prefer one.

What if the format I want isn't listed?

Every engine's capabilities are merged into a single graph, so unlisted pairs are chained automatically through intermediate formats along the least-lossy route.