How to convert DXF to SVG
To convert DXF to SVG, upload your DXF file, choose SVG as the output format and press Convert. The finished SVG file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter turns DXF CAD drawing files into SVG in your browser, with no software to install and no watermark. The conversion runs on our server using ezdxf and matplotlib, and the result is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds. Your DXF file is deleted automatically about 30 minutes after the conversion.
What you get with DXF to SVG
- Scales without blur
- Tiny files for logos and icons
- Styleable with CSS and scriptable
- Opens in: every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma
What to expect from this conversion
- The drawing's model space is rendered with its layers and colours on a white background. 3D objects are shown from above.
- SVG output stays vector, so lines remain sharp when you zoom or print.
- DXF is converted. The binary DWG format is not supported.
DXF vs SVG
| Property | DXF | SVG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Drawing Exchange Format | Scalable Vector Graphics |
| Released | 1982, Autodesk | 2001, W3C |
| Family | CAD | Image |
| Opens in | AutoCAD, LibreCAD, FreeCAD, QCAD, Fusion 360 and most CAD tools | every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma |
| Best for | sharing CAD drawings between programs; laser cutting and CNC | logos and icons; illustrations |
Steps to convert DXF to SVG
- Drop your DXF file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that SVG is selected as the target format and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then save the new SVG file to your device when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use PDF for printing and SVG for web or editing in Inkscape.
- Purge unused layers in your CAD program first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert DXF to SVG?
Drop your DXF file on the converter, confirm that SVG is the target format and press Convert. When it finishes, press Save to device or download the SVG file. No account or software is needed.
Is the DXF to SVG converter free?
Yes. It is free, with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many files you convert. The site is supported by ads.
What should I know before converting DXF to SVG?
The drawing's model space is rendered with its layers and colours on a white background. 3D objects are shown from above. SVG output stays vector, so lines remain sharp when you zoom or print.
Can I convert a DWG file?
No. Only the DXF format is supported. In your CAD program, use Save As or Export to produce a DXF first.
Which programs open SVG files?
SVG files open in every browser, Illustrator, Inkscape and Figma.
How large a file can I convert?
Up to 100 MB per file. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion, and no one looks at them.