How to convert DXF to DWG
- Add your .DXF file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
- Convert it to .DWG in a few seconds.
- Download your new .DWG file.
What to expect
- Converting to an older DWG version (e.g. R2004) can drop entity types such as 3D solids that the older format does not support; use the most recent version your recipient's software accepts.
- External references (XREFs) carry over as file paths only - referenced DWG or image files are not embedded and must be sent alongside the converted file.
- DWG is typically 2-5x smaller than an equivalent ASCII DXF, so the converted file will be noticeably more compact.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose anything converting DXF to DWG?
For standard 2D drawings, nothing is lost - geometry, layers, blocks, text and dimensions all survive intact. 3D DXF files converted to an older DWG version may lose entity types that the older format does not support.
What DWG version should I choose?
R2013 (AC1027) is a safe default, supported by AutoCAD 2013 and later and most third-party CAD tools. If the recipient uses older software, ask which version they need before converting.
Can I batch-convert a folder of DXF files?
Yes - ODA File Converter accepts a whole folder and converts all DXF files in one pass with no file-size or count limit.
Do I need AutoCAD to convert DXF to DWG?
No - the free converter above and ODA File Converter both work independently of AutoCAD and run on Windows, macOS and Linux.
Programs that convert DXF: AutoCAD · Autodesk Inventor · Creo Parametric · Pro/Engineer · Solid Edge · SolidWorks · Any DWF to DWG Converter · Any DWG DXF Converter
