Convert CAD to DWG
| File Extension | CAD |
| Full Name | CAD Drawing Format |
File with a .CAD extension contains CAD data, such as 2 and 3D dimensions and the geometry of parts. They are used to store projects of designed products and parts. In the newer editions of the software, the format has been substituted by BBCD files.
| File Extension | DWG |
| Full Name | AutoCAD Drawing Format |
The file type .dwg refers to AutoCAD Drawing Database file types. These file store all the data created by the AutoCad software in a database format. Mostly these database files contain digital data of the 2D and 3D images rendered in the AutoCAD software. There have been incremental improvements in the file format over the years from AutoCAD.
What is file format conversion?
File format conversion is the process of transforming a file from one format (referred to as "CAD") to another (referred to as "DWG"). This may be necessary for various reasons. For example, CAD file may be incompatible with the software or device we want to use to open or edit it. In such cases, converting the file from format CAD to format DWG becomes essential.
So, how can we perform CAD to DWG file conversion? Fortunately, there are many tools and computer programs available that enable file format conversion. These tools work by reading the data from the file in format CAD and transforming it into format DWG. This allows the preservation of the original information contained in the file, even after changing its format. Below you will find a list of CAD to DWG converters.
Conversion from CAD to DWG
CAD to DWG
How to convert the CAD file to DWG?
If you have already downloaded one of the converters and installed it on your computer, you can proceed to the appropriate conversion process of CAD to DWG. Handling all the programs is usually very intuitive and is based on the same pattern of conduct. We will briefly discuss a few steps that you always need to go through while changing the format of the CAD file:
- Please indicate on your computer the source file CAD, the format of which you are going to change
- Load the CAD file to the application
- Select the output format of the DWG file (the one that we want to achieve)
- Select the location to save the output file DWG on the disk (the place where the program will save the converted file)
- Confirm conversion
- Wait for a moment
- Enjoy the converted DWG file that can be found in the location selected in step 4
Other conversions
from the CAD format:
Other conversions
to the DWG format:
- 3DS to DWG
- 3DV to DWG
- AI to DWG
- ASAT to DWG
- ASC to DWG
- ASM to DWG
- CATPART to DWG
- CDR to DWG
- CGM to DWG
- DWF to DWG
- DWFX to DWG
- DWT to DWG
- DWZ to DWG
- DXB to DWG
- DXE to DWG
- DXF to DWG
- EASM to DWG
- EDRW to DWG
- IGS to DWG
- IPJ to DWG
- IPT to DWG
- JPG to DWG
- JT to DWG
- LAY to DWG
- MODEL to DWG
- PAR to DWG
- PDF to DWG
- PRT to DWG
- SAT to DWG
- STEP to DWG
- TIFF to DWG
- AIT to DWG
- ART to DWG
- BMP to DWG
- CAL to DWG
- CDT to DWG
- CNV to DWG
- DAE to DWG
- DC2 to DWG
- DFT to DWG
- DGN to DWG
- DRW to DWG
- DRWDOT to DWG
- OBJ to DWG
- PLN to DWG
- SKP to DWG
- STL to DWG
- RFA to DWG
- STP to DWG
- EMF to DWG
- EMZ to DWG
- EPS to DWG
- EXB to DWG
- FCD to DWG
- FLC to DWG
- HPGL to DWG
- IAM to DWG
- IDW to DWG
- IFC to DWG
- IGES to DWG
- IGR to DWG
- IRF to DWG
- MAX to DWG
- PLA to DWG
- PLAN to DWG
- PLT to DWG
- PLY to DWG
- PS to DWG
- PSD to DWG
- PWD to DWG
- RTE to DWG
- RVT to DWG
- SLDASM to DWG
- SLDDRW to DWG
- SLDPRT to DWG
- SV%24 to DWG
- SVGZ to DWG
- TC2 to DWG
- TC3 to DWG
- TCD to DWG
- TCT to DWG
- TCW to DWG
- TCX to DWG
- TGA to DWG
- VCD to DWG
- VDA to DWG
- VRL to DWG
- VRML to DWG
- VSD to DWG
- VSDX to DWG
- VWX to DWG
- WRL to DWG
- WRZ to DWG
- XPR to DWG
- X_T to DWG
- NC1 to DWG
- NCZ to DWG
- DRAW to DWG
- 2CD to DWG
- W2D to DWG
- DS4 to DWG
- SCDOC to DWG
- AD_PRT to DWG
- SHE to DWG
- CATDRAWING to DWG
- AI8 to DWG
- CG4 to DWG
- PRTPRP to DWG
- GERBER to DWG
- PNG to DWG
- JPEG to DWG
- LOB to DWG
- 3DXML to DWG
- 3DM to DWG
- BK1 to DWG
- $AC to DWG
- ICS to DWG
- VDX to DWG
- SV$ to DWG
- DES to DWG
I cannot see the file extensions. What should I do?
File extensions are not normally displayed to users. To change this, go to Control Panel, select Appearance and Personalization and Folder Options. Next, select the View and find the option "Hide extensions for known file types". The option should be deselected (cleared) and confirmed with OK.