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DXF and PDF at a glance

DXF

Drawing Exchange Format

DXF is the AutoCAD exchange format for technical drawings. Most CAD and laser cutting programs read it.

AutoCAD
Opens and saves DXF.
Yes
Laser cutters
Most cutter software imports DXF, some details may not carry over.
Partly
Browsers
Websites cannot show DXF.
No
All DXF conversions

PDF

Portable Document Format

PDF keeps the layout of a document fixed on every screen and printer. It is the standard for sending and archiving documents.

Browsers
Every current browser opens PDF files.
Yes
iPhone
Opens in the Files and Books apps.
Yes
Word
Word can open a PDF for editing, but the layout may shift.
Partly
All PDF conversions

Questions

About converting DXF to PDF.

Which page size does the PDF get?

The page follows the shape of the drawing. Its longer side is between 297 mm, the long side of A4, and 1189 mm, the long side of A0. Small parts are scaled up and large plans scaled down to fit.

Are layer colors and line weights kept?

Yes. Each layer keeps its color, and line weights set in the drawing show as thicker lines. The background is white.

Can I upload a DWG file?

No. Save the drawing as DXF in your CAD program, then upload the DXF.

Do I need an account?

No. Up to 20 files a day work without an account, and the results have no watermark.

Where are my files stored?

On servers in the EU, and only for 24 hours. After that they are deleted automatically.