DXF File Format

  • DXF stands for Drawing Exchange Format. It is a vector graphic file format that stores 2D drawings.
  • DXF files are the ASCII versions of DWG files.
  • In DXF files every element of the drawing is spelled out in numbers and letters.


  • It is used as a universal format. it supported by almost all CAD programs in the world today.
  • DXF file format was developed to provide an exact representation of the data in the AutoCAD's native file format, DWG.
  • DXF file format enables data exchange between different CAD programs.

What programs can i use to view and edit DXF files ?
  • DXF File Editor :
    • AutoCAD
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • CorelCAD
    • Open Office
    • TurboCAD
    • Scan2CAD
  • DXF File viewer :
    • eDrawings Viewer
    • Microsoft DWG Viewer
    • DataViz MacLink Plus
    • CADkit Viewer

Examples of DXF Files :