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DWG to DXF Converter

Turn an AutoCAD DWG into DXF, the exchange format most CAD and CAM programs can read.

DWG to DXF
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About DWG to DXF

Convert DWG to DXF when your drawing has to go into software that can't open AutoCAD's own format. LibreCAD, Inkscape, many CAM packages and the programs that run laser cutters read DXF, and fabricators often ask for it by name. Upload the .dwg and download the same drawing as a .dxf.

Under AutoCAD version, choose which release the DXF should follow: 2018, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2004 or 2000. A newer release keeps more object types, and an older one helps when a program says the file is too new to open. DXF is usually stored as plain text, so expect the file to be larger than the DWG.

How to use DWG to DXF

  1. 1
    Upload your DWG

    Click Choose file or drop the .dwg here. Free accounts can upload drawings up to 50 MB, VIP up to 1 GB.

  2. 2
    Choose the DXF version

    Pick the AutoCAD version the receiving program supports. AutoCAD 2018 is preselected.

  3. 3
    Click DWG to DXF

    The conversion runs on our server in an isolated process that handles only your file.

  4. 4
    Download the DXF

    Open it in your CAD or CAM program, or send it straight to the workshop.

Why use Cubfile for this

  • Six DXF versions

    Write DXF for AutoCAD 2018, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2004 or 2000 to match what the other side uses.

  • Readable well beyond AutoCAD

    LibreCAD, Inkscape and many laser and CNC programs import DXF even when they can't read DWG.

  • No CAD license needed

    Convert from any browser on a computer or phone, without installing AutoCAD.

  • Files gone in an hour

    Uploads are encrypted, each job runs in its own process, and both files are deleted automatically after one hour.

FAQ

DWG to DXF: questions and answers

Which version should I choose for DWG to DXF?
The newest one the receiving program supports. AutoCAD 2018 is the default; if the software reports the file as invalid or too new, try 2007 or 2004 instead. To keep the drawing as DWG but for an older AutoCAD, use the CAD Version Converter.
Why is the DXF bigger than my DWG?
DWG is a compact binary format, while DXF is normally plain text. A larger file is expected and doesn't mean anything was added to the drawing.
Can I convert DWG to DXF for a laser cutter?
Yes. Most laser and CNC software imports DXF. In your cutting program, check the units and delete dimensions or borders you don't want cut. A design that only exists as a vector PDF can go through PDF to DXF, which gets its paths out for cutting.
Is this DWG to DXF converter free, and how large can files be?
Yes, within the free limits of 2 tasks in total without an account or 2 a day with a free one, for files up to 50 MB. VIP has unlimited tasks and a 1 GB file limit.
What happens to my DWG after conversion?
It's deleted automatically one hour later, together with the DXF. Nobody here opens your drawings, and they're never shared or used to train AI.
Share DWG to DXF with a friendIt runs in any browser, and they can try it without signing up.

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