1) Upload DWF file to convert
Drop files here, or Click to select
Allowed file types: gbr, jww, gcode, cut, dwg, dwf, dwfx, dxf, plt, hpgl, hpgl2, plo, cgm, step, stp, vsd
2) Set converting DWF to DXF options
3) Get converted file
Total CAD Converter
Total CAD Converter supports dxf, dwg, dwf, dwfx, plt, hg, hgl, hpg, plo, hp, hpl, hpgl, hp1, hp2, hpgl2, gl2, spl, svg, cgm files.
Along with conversions you can rotate your CAD files! All is done in batch so you save a lot of your valuable time.
With Total CAD Converter you can also resize your CAD drawings.
Total CAD Converter can turn color drawings to black-and-white. Sometimes yellow lines aren't clear enough unless you turn them grey.
Combine several CAD files into one multi-page TIFF or PDF file.
When you convert several folders, the program can combine the output files of each folder. I.e. you convert 2 folders with 5 DWG files in each to TIFF. You get 2 TIFF files.
If you want to convert CAD files on your server, apply for the server version. It is licensed per server.
When you convert CAD to JPEG you can define the quality and smoothing for the resulting image.
Convert DWG, DXF, SVG, and many other files in seconds via our clear wizard-mode interface.
The widest list of output file types: PDF, TIFF, JPEG, BMP, WMF, PNG, DXF, BMP, CGM, HPGL, SVG, PS, and SWF!
Total CAD Converter allows selecting compression mode, image DPI, photometric interpretaion for output TIFF images.
The built-in Preview panel helps you to find the file you need faster.
Add text watermarks to the header or the footer of the output file to prevent unauthorized use or add your copyright info.
Want more order? Add page counters or a date to every page of the output files.
When you convert DXF or DWG to PDF you can set user permissions, password-protect your files or sign them with your digital signature. Both PDF and PDF/A files are available.
Use it as a powerful but affordable DWG converter. Batch convert files from and to DWG for easy sharing or importing to other Autocad apps.
Try the Total CAD ConverterX (SDK) to use it in your ASP or PHP application with ActiveX.
Total CAD Converter has full command line support (get the ready-to-use command line from GUI).💾 Upload Your File: Go to the site, click on «Upload File,» and select your DWF file.
✍️ Set Conversion Options: Choose DXF as the output format and adjust any additional options if needed.
Convert and Download: Click 👉«Download Converted File»👈 to get your DXF file.
| File extension | .DWF |
| Category | CAD File |
| Description | DWF is an open-source extension, by aid of which users share data, which is contained in CAD projects. AutoCAD features DWF6 eplot, in which these files are generated. This format uses a type of compression, which enables you to easily share hitherto bulky graphic data. However, it is impossible to operate DWF files in the same way as projects themselves, because their content cannot be changed. AutoCAD 2004 incorporates its own DWF viewer. Also, there are utilities allowing users to open DWFs without installing the package. Autodesk has come up with a free utility supporting this extension, and it is commonly used for viewing and marking DWF files. |
| Associated programs | AutoCAD Inventor Revit Architectural |
| Developed by | Autodesk |
| MIME type | |
| Useful links | More detailed information on DWF files |
| Conversion type | DWF to DXF |
| File extension | .DXF |
| Category | CAD File |
| Description | DXF (Drawing Interchange File Format, Drawing Exchange Format) was intended as a universal extension to boost the compatibility of documents created in AutoCAD. Based on ASCII, it shows better compatibility than DWG. For instance, the Valve Hammer Editor exports 3D data in the DXL format, so that other programs can be used to open them. Over its history, which started in 1982, the DXF format has undergone numerous transformations. |
| Associated programs | Adobe Illustratror AutoCAD CorelCAD Open Office PaintShop Pro |
| Developed by | Autodesk |
| MIME type | image/vnd.dxf |
| Useful links | More detailed information on DXF files |
DWF is a read-only format for distributing Autodesk drawings — you can view it but not modify the geometry. Converting DWF to DXF gives you an editable CAD vector file that AutoCAD, LibreCAD, and other CAD tools can open, dimension, and revise. Drop your .dwf file above.
DWF (Design Web Format) is Autodesk's format for sharing design data without exposing the source drawing. It is compact and carries geometry, layers, and markup, but it is intentionally locked for editing. Recipients can measure and mark up a DWF but cannot alter the underlying vectors or export them back to a working drawing format without conversion.
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is Autodesk's open interchange format for CAD vector data. First released with AutoCAD, DXF is now supported by virtually every CAD application — AutoCAD, BricsCAD, LibreCAD, FreeCAD, SolidWorks, and many others. DXF stores lines, arcs, polylines, blocks, and layers in a text or binary structure that any CAD tool can import and edit.
| Property | DWF | DXF |
|---|---|---|
| Developer | Autodesk | Autodesk (open standard) |
| Data type | Vector (read-only publish) | Vector (editable exchange) |
| Editable in CAD | No | Yes |
| Application support | Autodesk viewers | Virtually all CAD tools |
| 3D support | Yes | Yes (3D DXF) |
| Layer preservation | Yes | Yes |
| Use case | Drawing distribution | CAD data exchange and editing |
For bulk or automated workflows, drive the conversion from a script. A Python or PowerShell loop can call this online converter, or perform the same transformation in-process with widely-available libraries.
| Feature | Online (this page) | Local script |
|---|---|---|
| File size limit | 50 MB | Memory-bound |
| Batch conversion | One file at a time | Whole folders |
| Setup | None required | Library install |
| Privacy | File uploaded to server | Stays on your machine |
| Best for | One-off conversions | Repeatable pipelines |
| Feature | Online Converters | CoolUtils Desktop | Excel Built-in | Other Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Batch Conversion | Limited | ✅ Unlimited | Manual only | Limited |
| File Size Limit | 1-5MB | ✅ No limits | System dependent | Varies |
| Privacy & Security | Upload required | ✅ 100% offline | ✅ Local only | Varies |
| Conversion Speed | Internet dependent | ✅ Fast local processing | Slow | Medium |
| Advanced Options | Basic | ✅ Full customization | Limited | Basic |
| Cost | Free/Premium | One-time purchase | Requires Office | Subscription |
| Formatting Preservation | Good | ✅ Excellent | Good | Varies |
| Multiple Formats Support | Limited | ✅ 40+ formats | Few formats | Limited |