Free DWG to PNG converter
Save a DWG as a high-resolution PNG.
Need a drawing as a picture for a slide, a report, a listing or a chat message? Drop a DWG and download a crisp PNG of the full drawing on a white background, up to 4096 pixels across.
Why convert DWG to PNG?
Images go everywhere a CAD file can't: presentations, documents, websites, messaging apps and marketplaces. PNG keeps thin CAD lines sharp, where JPEG would blur them.
How to convert DWG to PNG
- Choose your DWG (or DXF) file above, or drag it onto the box.
- Check that PNG is selected. You can switch to any other output.
- Select Convert. The file downloads straight away. Nothing is uploaded.
Good to know
- Pick 4096 px for printing or zooming in, or 2048 px for email and slides.
- The image is framed the way the Caddis viewer frames the drawing, so a stray object far from the plan doesn't shrink the drawing to a dot.
- Choose PDF or SVG instead if you need to zoom in without losing detail.
What converts, and what doesn't
- Geometry converts as it is drawn: arcs, circles and splines become runs of short straight segments, and blocks and dimensions are exploded into plain lines.
- Text becomes simple single-stroke lettering, so it reads correctly but is no longer editable text. Non-Latin characters may appear as character codes.
- Solid fills are kept. Hatch patterns may be missing.
- Only model space is converted. Paper-space layouts and viewports are not included.
- DWG files from Release 14 through the current AutoCAD 2018 format are supported. 2007-format (AC1021) files are only partially supported: some entities and colours may be missing.
Frequently asked questions
What resolution is the PNG?
You choose 2048 or 4096 pixels on the long side; the short side follows the drawing's proportions.
Can I get a transparent background?
The PNG has a white background so the lines read anywhere. For transparency, convert to SVG and export from your design tool.
Which DWG versions can be converted?
DWG files saved by AutoCAD Release 14 through the current AutoCAD 2018 format (used by AutoCAD 2018 and later). 2007-format files (AutoCAD 2007–2009) are only partially supported, so some content may be missing. Use the free DWG version checker if you're not sure which version you have.
Is my file uploaded?
No. The file is read and converted by the Caddis engine running inside your browser tab. It is never sent to a server, so confidential drawings stay on your device.
Need to measure or mark up the drawing too?
The same engine powers the free Caddis viewer on the web and on iPhone. Open DWG, DXF, STEP and STL files, measure, and add markup, all on your device.
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