Convert DWG to DXF Online

CONVERT DWG to DXF ONLINE

1) Upload DWG file to convert

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Allowed file types: gbr, jww, gcode, cut, dwg, dwf, dwfx, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd

2) Set converting DWG to DXF options

3) Get converted file

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Need to convert more than one DWG file?

This free tool converts one file at a time. Total CAD Converter does it in bulk - whole folders at once, recursively, and from the command line or a .bat script.

Batch hundreds of files in one run
Convert whole folders (recursive)
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How to convert DWG to DXF?

💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your DWG file.

✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose DXF as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.

Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your DXF file.

Cloud Based

Convert DWG to DXF with no AutoCAD or CAD viewer to install. Upload the drawing in your browser and download the DXF on any device.

Secure

CAD drawings can represent confidential designs and intellectual property. Your DWG upload is encrypted in transit with HTTPS/TLS and processed in access-controlled data centers during the conversion to DXF.

Ease of Use

Converting DWG drawings to DXF online has never been so simple. Drop your AutoCAD .dwg file and the converter writes a clean DXF that opens in any CAD application — FreeCAD, LibreCAD, AutoCAD LT, BricsCAD, or any DXF-compatible software. Preserves layers, blocks, line weights, and annotations. No AutoCAD license required.

Privacy

Your DWG drawing and the DXF result are never viewed or reused. Both files are deleted automatically from our servers after the conversion. Privacy Policy.

DWG 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
Conversion type	DWG to DXF

DXF File

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

2026-01-19

Our CNC operator only accepts DXF files, so I use this to convert DWG drawings from AutoCAD before sending them for laser cutting. The geometry comes through exactly as drawn with no manual cleanup needed.

Lukas Hoffmann

2026-03-11

Needed to open a client's DWG file in a non-Autodesk CAD package that only reads DXF — the converter produced a clean DXF that loaded perfectly without any layer corruption.

Fatima Al-Rashid

2026-05-05

I regularly exchange structural drawings with partners who use different CAD platforms, and this tool makes the DWG-to-DXF conversion seamless. Batch mode saves a lot of time when processing an entire project folder.

Chen Wei

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DWG to DXF Conversion — Frequently Asked Questions ▼

What is the difference between DWG and DXF?

DWG is Autodesk's proprietary binary format for AutoCAD drawing files. DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is an open, text-based format that Autodesk created specifically for interoperability — to let non-AutoCAD software read CAD data. DWG stores more data and loads faster in AutoCAD; DXF is smaller, human-readable (for AC format versions), and readable by virtually every CAD application.

How do I convert DWG to DXF without AutoCAD?

Use this online converter — drag your .dwg file in and download the .dxf. No AutoCAD license, no DWG TrueView, no Autodesk account needed. For batch conversion of many DWG files, the desktop Total CAD Converter processes entire folders with command-line support.

Will layers and blocks be preserved when converting DWG to DXF?

Yes. Layers (with their color, linetype, and visibility settings), blocks (named symbol groups), line weights, text entities, dimensions, hatching, and most annotation objects are preserved in the DXF output. Some AutoCAD-specific entities (like certain 3D solids or custom data applications) may be simplified.

Which DXF version will the output file use?

The converter outputs DXF compatible with AutoCAD R14 (DXF version 14) or later, which is readable by the widest range of software. If you need a specific DXF version (R12, R2000, R2004, R2010, R2018), the desktop Total CAD Converter lets you choose the output DXF version.

Can FreeCAD or LibreCAD open the converted DXF?

Yes. FreeCAD, LibreCAD, QCAD, DraftSight, BricsCAD, and virtually all CAD applications that support DXF import will open the converted file. DXF was designed for this exact purpose — exchanging drawings between different CAD systems.

What is lost when converting DWG to DXF?

DXF is a superset-compatible but not fully equivalent format. Things that may be lost or simplified: complex 3D parametric models (ACIS solids become simplified meshes or are omitted), AutoCAD-specific external database links (xdata from third-party applications), some types of proxy entities (non-standard object types from add-ons), and OLE embedded objects.

Can I batch convert multiple DWG files to DXF?

Yes. The desktop Total CAD Converter processes entire folders of DWG files in one pass — useful for migrating a project archive from AutoCAD to an open DXF-based workflow, or for sharing a large drawing set with collaborators who use non-Autodesk CAD software.

Convert DWG to DXF Online — AutoCAD to Open CAD Format

DWG is AutoCAD's proprietary format — readable by Autodesk tools and a handful of licensed applications. DXF is the open exchange format Autodesk created for exactly this problem: sharing drawings with anyone, using any CAD software. Converting DWG to DXF takes seconds and makes your drawings accessible to FreeCAD, LibreCAD, BricsCAD, and every other CAD tool without an AutoCAD license.

Feature	DWG	DXF
Format type	Proprietary binary (Autodesk)	Open text or binary (Autodesk-published spec)
Readability	AutoCAD, BricsCAD, licensed apps	Any CAD application
File size	Compact	Larger (ASCII DXF) or similar (binary DXF)
Layers support	Yes	Yes
Blocks / symbols	Yes	Yes
3D solids (ACIS)	Full	Limited (simplified mesh)
Open standard	No	Yes — publicly documented
Best for	AutoCAD workflows	Cross-platform exchange

Feature	Online Converter	Total CAD Converter (Desktop)
Batch conversion	One at a time	Yes — whole folders with subfolders
File size limit	50 MB	No limit
DXF version control	Standard	R12, R2000, R2004, R2010, R2018
Layers preserved	Yes	Yes
Command-line automation	No	Yes
No AutoCAD required	Yes	Yes
Price	Free	$99 one-time

Feature	Online Converters	CoolUtils Desktop	AutoCAD Built-in	Other Software
Batch Conversion	Limited	✅ Unlimited	Manual only	Limited
File Size Limit	1-5MB	✅ No limits	System dependent	Varies
Privacy & Security	Upload required	✅ 100% offline	✅ Local only	Varies
Conversion Speed	Internet dependent	✅ Fast local processing	Slow	Medium
Advanced Options	Basic	✅ Full customization	Limited	Basic
Cost	Free/Premium	One-time purchase	Requires Office	Subscription
Formatting Preservation	Good	✅ Excellent	Good	Varies
Multiple Formats Support	Limited	✅ 40+ formats	Few formats	Limited

Convert DWG to DXF Online