Turn a DXF into a PNG preview.

Why convert DXF to PNG?

Shops and marketplaces that sell DXF cut files need preview images, and customers approving a part want to see it without installing CAD software. A PNG shows up everywhere.

How to convert DXF to PNG

1. Choose your DXF (or DWG) file above, or drag it onto the box.
2. Check that PNG is selected. You can switch to any other output.
3. Select Convert. The file downloads straight away. Nothing is uploaded.

Good to know

• "All black" gives the clean silhouette look most cut-file listings use.
• Use SVG or PDF instead if the preview needs to stay sharp when zoomed.

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