Free online DWG to DXF converter

Convert DWG drawings to compatible DXF files while checking units, entities, fonts, and references.

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AutoCAD version

auto 2018 2013 2010 2007 2004 2000 R14 R12

Older AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT open only drawings saved in their own or an earlier version. Auto keeps the file's version (DWT and BAK are only renamed) and saves DXF as 2018.

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How to convert dwg to dxf file

September 27, 2026
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Many CAD, CNC, GIS, and laser-cutting applications accept DXF but cannot open native DWG files. Converting a drawing also creates an exchange copy for contractors, suppliers, older CAD systems, or devices that require DXF.

What the DWG format is

DWG is the native drawing format associated with Autodesk AutoCAD and is also produced by compatible applications such as BricsCAD, DraftSight, and ZWCAD. It stores 2D geometry, 3D solids, layers, blocks, dimensions, layouts, viewports, annotations, object properties, and application-specific data.

Architects, engineers, surveyors, manufacturers, contractors, and civil-design teams commonly use DWG for plans, mechanical drawings, floor plans, survey data, and project deliverables. DWG is well suited to continued CAD editing, but compatibility can vary by software, DWG release, and application-specific objects.

What the DXF format is

DXF, or Drawing Exchange Format, is a CAD interchange format originally developed by Autodesk. It is supported by many CAD, CAM, GIS, CNC, laser-cutting, sign-making, and plotting applications.

ASCII DXF stores drawing records as readable text, making it easier to inspect and generally more compatible with older systems. Binary DXF is more compact and can process faster, but the receiving application must support it. DXF commonly transfers lines, arcs, circles, polylines, layers, blocks, text, dimensions, and hatches; it is not a guarantee that every DWG object will remain intact.

How to convert the file

Using AutoCAD

Make a copy of the original .dwg file. Open the copy in AutoCAD and run AUDIT; allow AutoCAD to fix reported drawing errors.
Check the drawing units, layers, visible geometry, external references, proxy objects, and the area to export. Bind or insert external references only when the recipient needs their geometry included in one file.
Run DXFOUT, or use File → Save As and select a DXF file type.
Choose the DXF release requested by the receiving application. Use an older release such as R12 only when required, because older releases cannot represent some newer entities and object data.
Select ASCII for the widest compatibility. Select binary only if the recipient confirms support and a smaller file is useful. Save under a new name such as drawing_export.dxf.
Open the result in the target program and check a known distance, units, scale, layers, linetypes, text, dimensions, hatches, blocks, and the position of the geometry.

Using ODA File Converter

ODA File Converter is a desktop option for batch processing or systems without AutoCAD. Select the source folder, destination folder, input DWG version, DXF as the output type, and the required DXF version, then run the conversion. Check the generated files individually; batch conversion does not ensure that proprietary or application-specific objects remain editable.

Converting without installing software

You can convert the file for free on 101convert.com without installing software: upload the DWG, select DXF as the output, start the conversion, and download the result. Avoid uploading confidential plans, proprietary designs, personal data, or files restricted by a contract or company policy.

Quality and compatibility limits

Basic 2D entities usually transfer reliably, but proxy objects, custom AEC objects, parametric constraints, 3D features, and vendor-specific metadata may be simplified, flattened, or omitted.
External references may remain separate or fail to display. Include required references before export and verify them in the destination application.
Fonts are normally not embedded in DXF. Missing SHX or TrueType fonts can change text spacing and appearance; provide the required fonts or convert critical text to geometry when the receiving workflow allows it.
DXF contains coordinates, but software can interpret drawing units differently. Confirm the source unit setting and measure a known distance after import.
Layouts, paper-space viewports, annotative objects, hatches, dimensions, and 3D solids have uneven support across CAD, CAM, and manufacturing software.
Keep the original DWG and treat the DXF as a compatibility copy. Test the exported file before using it for machining, cutting, fabrication, or contractual delivery.

DWG vs DXF: format comparison

How the DWG and DXF formats compare on the properties that matter most for this conversion.

Comparison of the DWG and DXF file formats
Property	.DWG AutoCAD Drawing	.DXF Drawing Exchange Format
Dimensions	Both	Both
Geometry	Both	Both
Layers	Yes	Yes
Materials	Limited	Limited
Plain-text readable	No	Yes
Operating system support	Wide	Wide
Typical file size	Large	Large
Open standard	Partly open	Partly open
Introduced	—	1982
Developer	Autodesk	Autodesk
MIME type	application/acad	application/dxf

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Frequently asked questions

Is the DWG to DXF converter free?

Yes, converting DWG to DXF on 101convert.com is completely free. No registration, email address or installation is required. If you need a higher file size limit or want to convert more files at once, see our plans.

How large can my DWG file be?

You can upload DWG files up to 500 MB and convert up to 5 files at once in a single batch.

What happens to my uploaded files?

Files are processed automatically and deleted from our servers within a few minutes after conversion. We never view or share your files.

Do I need to install any software to convert DWG to DXF?

No. The DWG to DXF conversion runs entirely online in your browser and works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone.

Did the conversion fail?

In most cases, the cause is an incorrect file format. Please upload a valid DWG file for this DWG to DXF conversion. Occasionally, the issue may be on our side. We analyze recurring conversion failures and disable or fix the converter if we detect a defect.

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