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Converter dvg to earlier version. How to convert a DWG file to a PDF file

The user receives a file with a DWG extension that cannot be viewed or shown to anyone directly without programs to view this file format. But what should a person do who does not have such software at hand, but needs to show the drawings immediately? You can use online services for converting DWG files to PDF, which will help any user get out of this situation.

Without special programs, it is simply impossible to show the “insides” of DWG files in which various drawings are usually stored. None of the known standard editors can read DWG exactly as the user needs. Online conversion services solve this problem very easily by converting these drawings into the extension you need so that you can easily show them to other people.

Method 1: Zamazar

This online service is entirely aimed at helping users on the Internet convert files. There are truly a huge number of features on the site that can help the user with any of their problems when converting anything, and it is quite user-friendly and understandable.

In order to convert the DWG you are interested in to PDF, you must perform the following steps:

Method 2: ConvertFiles

Let's say right away that the ConvertFiles.com website has several disadvantages. The first is the very, very small font of the conversion tool itself. On particularly large monitors, almost no text is visible and you have to enlarge the browser page by almost one and a half times. The second drawback is the lack of a Russian interface.

The tools for converting DWG to PDF are quite simple and do not require knowledge of English, but if you want to use the site for more than just this purpose, language difficulties may arise, although instructions are present on the site. This online service is included in the list only because the quality of the files converted using it is simply stunning. Very beautiful and clean drawings, in which there is nothing to complain about.

To convert the drawing you are interested in, follow these steps:

  1. Using a button "Browse", upload your DWG file to the site by finding it on your computer or using a link that leads directly to the file.

  2. Usually the site itself determines the required extension of the source site, but if this is not the case, select the file format you need from the drop-down list.

  3. Specify the extension to which the DWG is converted.

    4. The site may sometimes malfunction, so we recommend checking the box next to the function “Send a download link to my email” to ensure you receive your file by mail. To do this, you just need to enter your email in the form on the right, which will appear as soon as you activate this function.

  4. After that, click the button "Convert" below the basic forms and expect the result.

  5. The process can take quite a long time, it all depends on the size of your source DWG, and if you chose the function of sending the result to your email, feel free to close this page and go there.

  6. Sending the file to your email can take from five minutes to an hour, so you will have to be patient, but usually everything happens quite quickly. In the letter you will be provided with a link where the file itself will be located and you can save it. You don't even have to open the link, just right-click on it and select the function "Save link as..." and download the file immediately.

    7. Method 3: PDFConvertOnline

    The PDFConvertOnline online service is a minimalist form of previous sites. It does not send the result to email; it has a very neat and user-friendly interface that combines simple conversion functions. The site is entirely in English, but everything here is so intuitive that a user with any knowledge of the language can figure it out.

    To convert the DWG file you need to PDF, do the following:


DWG is a graphic file format containing drawings for AutoCAD. To open DWG files, you don’t need to have AutoCAD on hand: there are convenient free programs and online services.

Separately, there are converters that can convert files from DWG to PDF and vice versa. You can convert drawings both on your computer and online.

How to open .dwg files:

DWG TrueView and Autodesk Design Review

The easiest and most popular way to view and edit DWG drawings at a basic level is a free program DWG TrueView. Available from AutoCAD manufacturer - AutoDesk.

The free program works on both 32-bit and 64-bit systems, so there should be no problems running it. The latest version of the program, according to the manufacturer, is designed to work on the following systems:

  • Microsoft® Windows® 7 SP1 (32-bit & 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 8.1 with Update KB2919355 (32-bit & 64-bit)
  • Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit only) (version 1607 and up recommended)

Moreover, the full version of Autodesk® AutoCAD 2018 is perfectly optimized for running on Mac: Apple® macOS® High Sierra v10.13 or later; Apple macOS Sierra v10.12 or later; Mac® OS X® El Capitan v10.11 or later. But there is no DWG TrueView Free for Apple technology; you will have to use analogue programs or free online services for working with drawings.

For viewing DWG files are sufficient to install DWG TrueView. In order to be able to edit files (make notes and notes on drawings), you additionally need to install Design Review. Downloading Autodesk Design Review on the official website is available in Russian. The latest version of the program is from 2013, which means there should be no problems with compatibility with older operating systems (Windows Vista, XP and earlier).

Putting marks or inscriptions on documents is far from what is needed for full-fledged work. An AutoCAD subscription currently costs $1,575.00 per year. There is a free trial version for those who need the software one-time - sometimes this can save the situation.

Online viewing and editing.DWG

The first online service you should use is the official online editor viewer.autodesk.com. According to the manufacturer, "Autodesk Viewer supports most 2D and 3D formats, including DWG, STEP, RVT and SolidWorks." The only problem is that there are practically no possibilities for editing drawings - you will have to go to third-party online services to get them.

Online services for viewing, editing and converting.DWG:

  1. Free DWG Viewer. In first place is the official Free DWG Viewer service from Autodesk. Allows you to view and resave drawings, but does not allow you to make full changes. The address is viewer.autodesk.com.
  2. ShareCAD.org, there is a version in Russian. Allows you to view and save all popular vector, raster and 3D graphics formats in your browser. Works in the browser on all platforms: Windows, OS X, Linux, Android, iOS, Windows Phone. Allows you to access files and archives from all devices after simple registration. There is also a PC version of the program - ABViewer, available on the same page.
  3. Program-pro.ru. Simple functionality for viewing DWG drawings online. The maximum file size is limited to 50 MB, there are no options for editing the picture. Address - http://program-pro.ru/.
  4. Free AutoCAD Online. The service is located at http://www.autocadws.com and allows you not only to view, but also to edit and then resave DWG drawings online. To work, you must register. In addition, the browser must support Flash.
  5. LibreCAD Online. The service is intended for two-dimensional design - 3D drawings are not supported. It is possible to either create drawings from scratch or edit existing ones by uploading a file in one of the available formats. DWG is not included in them - you will have to convert (re-save) into one of the following: SVG, JPG, PNG, PDF. To use, go to www.rollapp.com/app/librecad and click on the “Launch Online” button.
  6. Onshape. Only 21 days of using www.onshape.com are given free of charge, after which you will have to pay a decent amount. The service only works in English, but it provides truly wide opportunities for online 2D and 3D design. You can download and save drawings in various formats, edit and create documents in DWG format.

Of all the services that we were able to find on the Russian-language and English-language Internet, only Free AutoCAD Online And Onshape make it possible not only to view, but also to edit drawings in the browser. Since Onshape only has a 21-day trial version, it is recommended to use the AutoCAD WS website (http://www.autocadws.com/). You must first create an account in the service, confirm your email and update Adobe Flash Player in your browser to the latest version.

Online DWG->PDF and PDF->DWG converters

Online converters allow you to quickly convert one format to another ( DWG, PDF, JPG, CDW, DXF, CDR) in any direction. The obvious task of converters is to change the file format when the original format of the graphic document does not match the required one.

For rarely used formats such as PLN, FRW, VSD, XML, finding online conversion opportunities is quite difficult. If such services are not listed below, you will have to install the program on your computer in order to be able to change formats.

Online DWG converters:

  1. Zamzar.com. Allows you to convert .dwg files not only to .pdf, but also to any other formats, of which there are several dozen to choose from ( bmp, gif, jpg, pdf, png, tiff...). By default, the converter has a file limit of 50 megabytes, but it can be increased. The result of the file conversion will be sent to the specified email address.
  2. PDF to DWG. If on the first site drawings in DWG format can be converted to another format, then here PDF-converted in the opposite direction, to DWG. An online converter from the creators of the ABViewer program, located on their website. Since the purpose of the site is to sell an advanced version of the computer program, the online solution has a number of limitations. At the moment: file size up to 3 MB, conversion of 2 files per day, conversion of the first 2 pages of a PDF file, file vectorization is not supported (raster images in PDF are converted to OLE objects).
  3. DWG/DXF to PDF. A simple English-language site that allows you to convert images from DWG/DXF format to PDF without registering or entering an e-mail. Since image conversion in this direction is slow and creates a load on the server, the maximum file size is limited to 10 megabytes.
  4. coolutils.com. A free script on the website coolutils.com/ru/online makes it possible to convert a drawing to DWG in any of the following formats: PDF, JPEG, TIFF, CGM, PNG, SWF.
  5. Aconvert.com. The site is in English, but the script itself is made very simply and understandably. Allows conversion in two directions: both from DWG to PDF and vice versa, and to the following formats: DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPT, PPTX, XML, CSV, ODT, ODS, ODP, HTML, TXT, RTF, SWF , PNG, JPG, TIFF, BMP, PCX, PNM and PSD.
  6. Dwg.autodwg.com. An incredibly simple site that online converts .pdf files into drawings recognized by AutoCAD. It is possible to select even a specific version of the program: AutoCAD 14, 2000/2002, 2004/2005/2006, 2007/2008/2009, 2010/2012. Since then, the site apparently has not been updated - there is no adaptation to new versions of the program.

These sites allow you to convert from DWG in all directions. Despite their convenience, online services are usually slow and have limitations on the number of files or their size. In order not to encounter such restrictions and not to depend on the availability and speed of the Internet, you can install a converter program on your computer.

Free converters and editors

All programs for working with DWG can be divided into two categories: converters and editors. In turn, in each category there are paid and free programs, so all software is divided into four lists. Converters allow you to change the drawing format from any popular one to DWG and vice versa. Other programs are designed for viewing and/or editing drawings.

Free converters:

  • XnView Extended 2.45— allows you to open not only drawings, but also photo and video content, and then save it in any convenient format. Available in Russian.
  • DWG TrueView 2018- the latest version from the developer of AutoCAD. It is guaranteed to open any necessary drawing and save it in the required format.
  • Free DWG Viewer— there is an opportunity to change the document format when saving (Save as...). The latest version of the program is 16.0.2.11.
  • IrfanView 4.51 is a simple and lightweight program that allows you to quickly open large files even on weak computers. Available in Russian.
  • PDF24 Creator 8.6.0 is a free program from the developer geek Software GmbH, which is a “virtual printer”. Weighs only 22 MB, provides convenient work with Explorer, supports all popular formats.
  • doPDF 9.4.241 is a simple and convenient program that allows you to convert any documents, from drawings to Microsoft Excel tables, to PDF.

Regarding free editors for DWG drawings, then the only complete solution can be considered LibreCAD(current version 2.1.3). It is the only free CAD software that is open source and available for download at librecad.org. The program is in Russian, and there are many instructions on how to operate and configure it online.

– a file format created in 1982 by the developer Autodesk. The purpose of this file is to electronically store various visual data, such as geometric data, maps, photographs, various projects, etc. Most often, dwg files are used in design. However, modern technologies make it possible to convert dwg files to other extensions, thus opening up the ability for users to work with drawings in various programs.

DWG converter online Zamzar

Zamzar is probably the only normal web resource with which you can easily and quickly convert dwg online into most of the formats available for this.

Features of the service

  • The interface is entirely in Russian;
  • support for most file extensions: dxf, vsd, cdr, stl, frw and others;
  • limitation on the maximum allowed file size for the free version to 50 MB;
  • the possibility of a paid subscription with the connection of additional services (cloud storage, increased priority for conversion, no advertising, increased maximum size of downloaded files and much more);
  • fast conversion speed.

Conversion to Zamzar

The Zamzar dwg converter has a very simple operating principle:

  1. Go to the main page of the service.
  2. Click on the “select files...” button to select a file.
  3. Specify the extension for conversion, e-mail and click “Convert”.
  4. Wait for the result that will come to the previously specified e-mail.

As you can see, if the dwg file does not exceed 50 MB, you can safely use the online dwg converter Zamzar.

Dwg conversion programs

Of the online services, Zamzar is perhaps one of the most normal, because other similar web resources have practically nothing new to offer. Next, we will analyze downloadable programs of varying degrees of complexity and importance, which, one way or another, will help you solve a number of different problems.
Below we have selected for you several applications that, in some aspects, differ from each other, and sometimes even perform different functions. Therefore, we are confident that everyone can find something useful for themselves from this list.

dwg converter photo converter

Of the applications that can work with the dwg format, there are very often applications that work in the opposite direction: that is, they can convert other extensions into dwg files. So, you have the opportunity to use the Photo Converter program as a dwf to dwg converter or to convert dxf to dwg (it can be done online, however, this is not possible in this case).

Conversion to Photo Converter

If you need to, say, convert dxf to dwg, then here are instructions on how to do it:


When working with Photo Converter, keep in mind that the free version of the application only works for a few weeks, after which it will need to be purchased for money for further use.

Editor KOMPAS-3D

One of the best solutions if you are looking for a cdw to dwg converter may be the KOMPAS-3D editor, which is used mostly for designing drawings in cdw format. However, when saving a file, you can specify a different format, which can be considered a conversion.

We use KOMPAS-3D as a dwg converter

To convert cdw to dwg, open KOMPAS-3D and perform a number of basic steps:


In this simple way you can use KOMPAS-3D as a cdw to dwg converter. Despite the fact that this program has a limited time for free use, we still highly recommend this method, since if you want to convert cdw to dwg online, there are very few high-quality web services for this.

Convert dwg to an earlier version using AutoCAD

There are times when you need to get an earlier version of a dwg drawing. In such a situation, you can use the AutoCAD application as a dwg converter to an earlier version (this program does not work online, so you must download it).
Conversion to an earlier version of dwg is done by analogy with the KOMPAS-3D application, where we looked at how to convert cdw to dwg.

Reverting to an earlier version of dwg in AutoCAD

  1. Launch the AutoCAD application and open the dwg file in it.
  2. In the top panel, select “File” - “Save As”.
  3. When saving, specify the required File Type (specify the same dwg, only with an earlier version).
  4. Save the file and enjoy the result.

We have just shown you that AutoCAD can act as a dwg converter. As a result, we got another fairly fast, convenient and understandable conversion method.

Converter dwg Total CAD Converter

The last one on our list today is an application that is available completely free for download.

Features of Total CAD Converter

  • availability of paid and free versions;
  • intuitive interface;
  • bulk file conversion;
  • built-in conductor;
  • displaying the contents of the file.

As you can see, although the program can be downloaded and tried for free, there is also a paid version, but for our purposes the free one will be sufficient.

Conversion to Total CAD Converter

Using this conversion program is very simple:

  1. Launch Total CAD Converter and use the explorer on the left to open the desired dwg file you want to convert.
  2. Select the required file or files (if there are several of them) and in the panel at the top, specify the extension for conversion.
  3. Convert the selected files and get the finished result.

Bottom line

We have just discussed several useful converter programs that can convert dwg to other formats and vice versa. We hope you found this article helpful and will use the information you get from here.

PDF to DWG is a program that allows you to change the format of documents. This functionality can be useful for those who often work with scanned copies of books, or with 2D graphic drawings. Using the utility, you can convert pdf to dwg, preserving the original quality and even fonts from the original file. The PDF to DWG converter can be downloaded for free by absolutely any user who is faced with the need to change the format. The program can even be used to solve corporate problems without paying any license fees to the developers. The interesting thing is that this converter works even with quite outdated versions of formats. Using PDF to DWG, you can open a file created in AutoCAD 2005 and later. This versatility will be useful for those who need to review old drawings and diagrams. Moreover, using the program, you can turn a raster image into a vector image, maintaining the closest possible color gamut and clarity of lines.

To ensure speed of work, the utility has the ability to convert PDF to DWG not entirely, but only individual pages and elements. This allows you to avoid wasting extra time processing an entire document consisting of hundreds of pages. Also, this program for converting PDF to DWG allows you to save the necessary pages either in one new file or in several. Proper use of all functionality will help save time and effort on carrying out the necessary procedures.

The utility is distributed in Russian, which makes it more user-friendly. Anyone can download a PDF in DVG, as well as understand the operating principle of the utility. This is facilitated by a convenient interface, divided into several working areas. Thanks to this, you can work with the utility for a long time without feeling discomfort or pain in your eyes.

Positive qualities of PDF to DWG:

  • Full Russian version with clear translation;
  • Functionality required for Windows users;
  • Convenient and logical interface;
  • Support for legacy PDF and DWG format standards;
  • High performance on Windows systems;
  • Batch processing capabilities;
  • High quality graphics after conversion.

This page explains how you can easily convert a .dwg file to a PDF file using the free and easy-to-use PDF24 Creator. The described conversion method is free and simple. PDF24 Creator installs a PDF printer and you can print your .dwg file on this printer to convert the file to PDF.

What is needed to convert a DWG file to a PDF file or how can you create a PDF version of your DWG file

DWG files or files with the .dwg extension can be easily converted to PDF using a PDF printer.

A PDF printer is a virtual printer that can be used just like any other printer. The difference from a regular printer is that a PDF printer creates PDF files. You are not printing on a physical piece of paper. A PDF printer prints the contents of the source file into a PDF file.

This way you can create a PDF version of any file that can be printed. Just open the file using a reader, click the print button, select the virtual PDF printer and click the "Print" button. If you have a reader for a DWG file, and if the reader can print the file, then you can convert the file to PDF format.

A free and easy-to-use PDF printer from PDF24 can be downloaded from this page. Simply click on the download button to the right of this article to download PDF24 Creator. Install this software. Once installed, you will have a new printing device registered with Windows, which you can use to create PDF files from your .dwg file or convert any other printable file to PDF.

Here's how it works:

  1. Install PDF24 Creator
  2. Open the .dwg file with a reader that can open the file.
  3. Print the file on a virtual PDF24 PDF printer.
  4. The PDF24 Assistant opens a window in which you can save the new file as a PDF, send it by email, fax, or edit it.

An alternative way to convert a DWG file to a PDF file

PDF24 provides several online tools that can be used to create PDF files. Supported file types are being added as they become available, and the DWG file format may already be supported. The conversion service has various interfaces. Two of them are as follows:

Online PDF Converter from PDF24 supports many files that can be converted to PDF. Simply select the DWG file from which you would like to get a PDF version, click the "convert" button, and you will receive a PDF version of the file.

There is also an E-Mail PDF Converter from PDF24 which can also be used to convert files to PDF format. Just send an email to the E-Mail PDF Converter service, attach the DWG file to this email, and in a few seconds you will receive the PDF file back.



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