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Basic information about DXF file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension DXF（*.DXF or *.dxf）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the DXF file yourself.

There are 1 file types using the DXF file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the DXF file with their brief description and a list of programs that support DXF file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the DXF file extension. It answers questions such as:

What is the DXF file?
How to open a DXF file?
What programs do I need to open a DXF file?
What programs help to create and edit a DXF file?
How to convert DXF files to another file format?
How to convert another files to DXF file format?

1.Detail information about DXF file extension: Drawing Exchange Format File

Software programs that will open, edit or convert DXF files
File type	Drawing Exchange Format File	Category	CAD Files
Developer	Autodesk	File format	Text
Description	DXF file is a Drawing Exchange Format File developed by Autodesk. A DXF file is a data file saved in a format developed by Autodesk and used for CAD (computer-aided design) vector image files, such as AutoCAD documents. DXF files are similar to .DWG files, but are more compatible with other programs since they are ASCII (text) based.
Windows	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 Autodesk DWG TrueView Autodesk Design Review IMSI TurboCAD Pro 2017 CorelCAD 2017 ACD Systems Canvas X 2017 Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer CADSoftTools ABViewer Any DWF to DWG Converter Any PDF to DWG Converter Autodesk Inventor Blender CadStd CARTOMAP CAD CIRDCAD Corel Presentations Creo Parametric DrawPlus DWG DXF Sharp Viewer DWGSee DXwin Free DWG Viewer MapViewer NX PRO Landscape Pro/Engineer Solid Edge Total GIS Converter VariCAD Viewer Xmap XnView
macOS	Autodesk AutoCAD 2018 IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v10 CorelCAD 2017 Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer Adobe Illustrator CC 2017 Cheetah3D AutoCAD WS Microspot DWG Viewer PowerCADD
Linux	CADEMIA LibreCAD LX-Viewer
Android	AutoDWG DWGSee AutoCAD WS for Android
iOS	Autocad WS for iOS

How to convert DXF files to another file format?

There are 50 records in our database eligible for DXF files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve DXF to another files conversion, you may use the option.

How to convert another files to DXF file format?

There are 104 records in our database eligible for another files to DXF file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to DXF conversion, you may use the option.

DWFX to DXF	CDR to DXF	DWG to DXF	ASC to DXF
GERBER to DXF	3DM to DXF	SVG to DXF	VSD to DXF
3DS to DXF	MAX to DXF	OBJ to DXF	SKP to DXF
SLDPRT to DXF	EASM to DXF	TXT to DXF	3DMAP to DXF
STL to DXF	EPS to DXF	STP to DXF	STEP to DXF
BIN to DXF	CGM to DXF	DWF to DXF	E3D to DXF
FCSTD to DXF	AI to DXF	DST to DXF	EXP to DXF
GBR to DXF	IGES to DXF	IGS to DXF	IPT to DXF
MI to DXF	NC1 to DXF	PRT to DXF	SLDDRW to DXF
X_T to DXF	HPGL to DXF	IDW to DXF	DRW to DXF
JPEG to DXF	ART to DXF	PES to DXF	VSDX to DXF
VP3 to DXF	VSS to DXF	XXX to DXF	ODG to DXF
VDX to DXF	DAE to DXF	MDL to DXF	VRML to DXF
BLEND to DXF	CATPART to DXF	SAT to DXF	CGR to DXF
CAD to DXF	CNV to DXF	EMS to DXF	FLT to DXF
HPG to DXF	VCF to DXF	KMZ to DXF	ICS to DXF
ACO to DXF	SCAD to DXF	PLAN to DXF	JT to DXF
3DXML to DXF	SLDDRT to DXF	FCW to DXF	EMP to DXF
PDF to DXF	PSM to DXF	SHE to DXF	PAR to DXF
OFM to DXF	U00 to DXF	DAT to DXF	PLN to DXF
EDRW to DXF	IPN to DXF	NCZ to DXF	MODEL to DXF
CATDRAWING to DXF	CATPRODUCT to DXF	X_B to DXF	TIF to DXF
JPG to DXF	CVX to DXF	SEC to DXF	PRO to DXF
IGR to DXF	DGN to DXF	SKD to DXF	DFT to DXF
M3D to DXF	GT to DXF	OFF to DXF	ACP to DXF
LAY to DXF	PRJ to DXF	FH9 to DXF	SXE to DXF

Can't open a DXF file?

When you click a file to open it, operating system examines the filename extension. If operating system recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When operating system does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

”Can't open this file: example.DXF”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the DXF extension without any issue.

Where I can download the application that support DXF file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.

How to change file associations?

Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.

Can I change the extension of DXF files?

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.

What else may cause problems width open a DXF file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a DXF file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a DXF file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

Whether the DXF file is damaged.
Whether the DXF file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
Whether the DXF file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
Whether the installation of an application that supports the DXF file format is incompletely.
Whether the DXF file is infected.
Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a DXF file are up to date.
Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a DXF file.

If the DXF file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.

DXF to 3DS	DXF to AI	DXF to CAD	DXF to CDR
DXF to CNV	DXF to DST	DXF to DWF	DXF to DWG
DXF to EASM	DXF to EMF	DXF to EMS	DXF to EXP
DXF to FBX	DXF to FCSTD	DXF to FLT	DXF to GBR
DXF to GERBER	DXF to HPGL	DXF to IAM	DXF to IFC
DXF to IGES	DXF to IGS	DXF to IPT	DXF to JEF
DXF to JPEG	DXF to MDL	DXF to MI	DXF to NC
DXF to NC1	DXF to OBJ	DXF to ODG	DXF to PDF
DXF to PEC	DXF to PRT	DXF to PS	DXF to PSM
DXF to SAT	DXF to SEC	DXF to SHE	DXF to SKB
DXF to SKP	DXF to SLDDRW	DXF to STEP	DXF to STL
DXF to STP	DXF to SVG	DXF to TAP	DXF to WRL
DXF to XXX	DXF to X_T