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File Converters TIFF and PDF apps Forensic Freeware1) Upload DWG file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: dwg, dwf, dwfx, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd
2) Set converting DWG to DXF options
3) Get converted file
Total CAD Converter
Total CAD Converter supports dxf, dwg, dwf, dwfx, plt, hg, hgl, hpg, plo, hp, hpl, hpgl, hp1, hp2, hpgl2, gl2, spl, svg, cgm files.Along with conversions you can rotate your CAD files! All is done in batch so you save a lot of your valuable time.With Total CAD Converter you can also resize your CAD drawings.Total CAD Converter can turn color drawings to black-and-white. Sometimes yellow lines aren't clear enough unless you turn them grey.Combine several CAD files into one multi-page TIFF or PDF file.When you convert several folders, the program can combine the output files of each folder. I.e. you convert 2 folders with 5 DWG files in each to TIFF. You get 2 TIFF files.If you want to convert CAD files on your server, apply for the server version. It is licensed per server.When you convert CAD to JPEG you can define the quality and smoothing for the resulting image.Convert DWG, DXF, SVG, and many other files in seconds via our clear wizard-mode interface.The widest list of output file types: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, WMF, PNG, DXF, BMP, CGM, HPGL, SVG, PS, and SWF!Total CAD Converter allows selecting compression mode, image DPI, photometric interpretaion for output TIFF images.The built-in Preview panel helps you to find the file you need faster.Add text watermarks to the header or the footer of the output file to prevent unauthorized use or add your copyright info.Want more order? Add page counters or a date to every page of the output files.When you convert DXF or DWG to PDF you can set user permissions, password-protect your files or sign them with your digital signature. Both PDF and PDF/A files are available.Use it as a powerful but affordable DWG converter. Batch convert files from and to DWG for easy sharing or importing to other Autocad apps.Try the Total CAD ConverterX (SDK) to use it in your ASP or PHP application with ActiveX.Total CAD Converter has full command line support (get the ready-to-use command line from GUI).
| File extension | .DWG |
| Category | CAD File |
| Description | DWG is a Windows-based binary file format created by AutoDesk. It stores 2D and 3D design data created in CAD-package programs (AutoCAD, IntelliCAD, etc.) DWG files comprise vector image elements and metadata. The format is native to the CAD package, although there are non-native CAD applications, by aid of which you can open a DWG file. Since its introduction in 2000, several variations of the DWG format have been developed, and not all of them can be opened using a non-native application. |
| Associated programs | Adobe Illustrator AutoCAD Autodesk DWG TrueView CorelCAD |
| Developed by | Autodesk |
| MIME type | image/x-dwg application/dwg application/x-dwg application/x-autocad image/vnd.dwg drawing/dwg |
| Useful links | More detailed information on DWG files |
| Conversion type | DWG to DXF |
| File extension | .DXF |
| Category | CAD File |
| Description | DXF (Drawing Interchange File Format, Drawing Exchange Format) was intended as a universal extension to boost the compatibility of documents created in AutoCAD. Based on ASCII, it shows better compatibility than DWG. For instance, the Valve Hammer Editor exports 3D data in the DXL format, so that other programs can be used to open them. Over its history, which started in 1982, the DXF format has undergone numerous transformations. |
| Associated programs | Adobe Illustratror AutoCAD CorelCAD Open Office PaintShop Pro |
| Developed by | Autodesk |
| MIME type | image/vnd.dxf |
| Useful links | More detailed information on DXF files |
2024-06-25
Both DWG (Drawing) and DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) are file formats associated with Autodesk's AutoCAD, but they serve slightly different functions. DWG is the native format for AutoCAD designs, whereas DXF serves as a more universal format designed to ensure compatibility with other CAD programs. Conversion from DWG to DXF is often essential in the design and engineering world, and online tools make this process more convenient.
Converting from DWG to DXF may be necessary for several reasons:
There are a few key benefits to using online tools for this conversion:
While online tools offer convenience, there are aspects to consider:
Online tools for converting DWG to DXF offer speed and accessibility, making it easier for professionals to share and collaborate on designs. However, it's imperative to consider aspects like data security and conversion accuracy to ensure the integrity of the project.
Our tool converts an uploaded copy of your original file. The original file stays on your computer and is unaffected by the process. There is no risk of data loss by conversion.
Also, your data is safe with us. We delete all uploads from our servers after one hour. In other words, an hour after you upload your files, those files are purged from our servers forever. You don't need to worry about your content being stored on the server.
