DWG to PDF
Turn one drawing into a downloadable PDF, right here. Browser conversion is in beta.
- 1. Choose a drawing
- 2. Download PDF
DWG beta: up to 20 MB. DXF: up to 64 MB. One file at a time; no upload or sign-in.
Drop a DWG or DXF file here
For DWG files larger than 20 MB, batch jobs or layout control, use the desktop download.
Use this page to turn a drawing into a PDF. To change the drawing first, use the online editor.
What survives the conversion
The same CADCraft plotter used by the online editor produces vector PDF output: supported lines and curves remain vector paths rather than a screenshot. This tool fits model-space extents onto one page; it does not reproduce every paper-space layout or an AutoCAD CTB/STB automatically.
TrueType/OpenType text remains searchable when a usable font can be embedded. SHX text is plotted as strokes or outlines and is not searchable; missing fonts or fallback outlining can change the result. Drawing layers are written as PDF optional-content layers, though the PDF reader must support them to show layer controls.
DXF to PDF uses the same reader and plotter, with a 64 MB DXF input limit. DWG import is beta and uses the existing local DWG-to-DXF step first. Unsupported custom objects, lineweight settings and font substitution can affect the output, so review the PDF before sending it.
Browser limit vs. desktop
| Browser converter | Desktop download |
|---|---|
| Up to 20 MB per DWG; beta local import. | No 20 MB browser cap; practical limits depend on memory and drawing complexity. |
| One drawing at a time; download the PDF here. | CLI batch conversion for folders of DWG or DXF files. |
| Model-space extents, fitted to a single PDF page. | Plot settings, layout selection and CLI options for more control. |
| No installation or account; processing on this device. | Install the free application; local work does not require an account. |
DWG to PDF FAQ
Can I batch-convert DWG or DXF to PDF?
This browser tool handles one drawing at a time. For batch DWG to PDF or DXF to PDF, use the desktop download and cadcraft-cli. The desktop workflow does not have this host’s 20 MB DWG browser cap; available memory and file complexity still matter.
Why did my fonts change in the PDF?
Missing SHX fonts use a substitute stroke font, so widths and line wrapping may change. SHX text becomes lines and is not searchable. TrueType/OpenType text can remain searchable when the font can be embedded; unavailable fonts or fallback outlining can change that. Set FONTALT to a suitable TrueType font in the editor or desktop app before exporting when you need a particular substitute.
What should I do if conversion fails?
Check that the DWG is complete, uses R13–2018 format, and is no larger than 20 MB. This beta imports DWG locally and plots a model-space PDF; custom objects, missing fonts, complex files and layout-only content may fail or differ. Keep the original, check the output, and use the desktop workflow for larger files, batch jobs or layout/page-setup control.