1) Upload DWG file to convert
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Allowed file types: dwg, dwf, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd
2) Set converting DWG to PDF options
3) Get converted file
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 |
File extension | |
Category | Document File |
Description | Adobe Systems Portable Document Format (PDF) format provides all the contents of a printed document in electronic form, including text and images, as well as technical details like links, scales, graphs, and interactive content. You can open this file in free Acrobat Reader and scroll through the page or the entire document, which is generally one or more pages. The PDF format is used to save pre-designed periodicals, brochures, and flyers. |
Associated programs | Adobe Viewer Ghostscript Ghostview Xpdf CoolUtils PDF Viewer |
Developed by | Adobe Systems |
MIME type | application/pdf application/x-pdf |
Useful links | More detailed information on PDF files |
However, while DWG is perfect for those in the design world with access to specific CAD software, it's not universally accessible. Its intricate nature also poses challenges in ensuring that every stakeholder views the design consistently.
Enter PDF (Portable Document Format). Known for its universal compatibility and consistent display across platforms, converting DWG to PDF makes intricate designs accessible to a broader audience. This is especially beneficial for architects and designers presenting their work to clients, stakeholders, or teams without CAD capabilities.
A successful conversion ensures that every design detail in the DWG file is meticulously represented in the PDF, maintaining design integrity. Given the precision required in design-related projects, choosing a reliable tool for this conversion is paramount to ensure clarity, scale, and detail accuracy.
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.