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How to convert .DWG to .DXF, to view in both the 2D and 3D environments
How to convert .DWG to .DXF, to view in both the 2D and 3D environments

Step-by-step instructions on how to convert a .DWG to .DXF, to be viewed in both the 2D and 3D environments.

Aifric Delahunty avatar
Written by Aifric Delahunty
Updated over 4 months ago

DWGs are not supported in the 2D environment, but can be converted into DXFs that are supported in both the 2D and 3D environments.
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Convert DWG to DXF

Using AutoCAD:

  1. Open your DWG file in AutoCAD.

  2. Go to the 'Application Menu' (big "A" in the top-left corner) and click on 'Save As'.

  3. Choose 'Drawing Exchange Format (*.dxf)' from the 'Files of type' dropdown list.

  4. Choose the location to save the DXF file and click 'Save'.

Using a Conversion Tool:

  1. Go to an online conversion tool like Zamzar or Convertio.

  2. Upload your DWG file.

  3. Choose DXF as the output format.

  4. Start the conversion and download the DXF file once it's complete.

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