How to use PDF to DWG
- Add your PDF drawing. Use a PDF exported from CAD, or a vector plan or diagram.
- Choose pages and units. Millimetres keep the drawing at its real paper size, so you can measure it after scaling.
- Download and open in CAD. Open the .dxf in AutoCAD and use Save As → DWG if you need a .dwg file.
Why you get a DXF file
DWG is Autodesk's closed format, and no free tool can write it reliably in a browser. DXF is Autodesk's own open exchange format: every CAD app that opens DWG also opens DXF, including AutoCAD, AutoCAD LT, BricsCAD, DraftSight, LibreCAD, QCAD, SketchUp and Fusion. In AutoCAD, open the DXF and choose Save As → DWG.
What's inside the drawing
- PDF_LINES layer: lines, polylines and curves (curves become smooth polylines).
- PDF_FILLS layer: filled shapes as hatch-style outlines.
- PDF_TEXT layer: text as editable TEXT entities.
- Colours are kept as true colours.
Getting the scale right
A PDF stores the drawing at its paper size, not its real-world size. After opening, use SCALE with the Reference option on a known dimension to bring the drawing to real-world units.
Private by design
Your files are processed entirely inside your browser on your own device. Nothing is uploaded to PDFWisely, so there's nothing for us to store, read or delete. You can even disconnect from the internet after this page loads.
Frequently asked questions
Is PDF to DWG free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark and no limits.
Why is the file a .dxf, not .dwg?
DXF is Autodesk's open exchange format and opens in every CAD app. In AutoCAD, Save As → DWG to get a .dwg.
Will hatches and blocks be recreated?
No. A PDF only stores lines and fills, so hatches become outlines and blocks become separate lines.
Is my drawing uploaded?
No. Conversion happens in your browser, so it's safe for confidential plans.