CAD-Quality Conversion Engine

PDF & Image to DXF
that actually works

Preserves vector lines, layers, text entities and lineweights.
Built by engineers, for engineers.

R2018DXF Version
100MBMax File Size
100%Browser-based
0Signups needed
Drop files here
or click to browse — supports PDFs & Images (JPG, PNG, WEBP)
Free: 3 files/day · 10MB max  |  Pro: unlimited · 100MB
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Why it's different

What engineers actually need in a PDF to DXF converter

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Layer Preservation
AutoCAD layers from source PDF are mapped to DXF layers — not merged into Layer 0.
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True Vector Lines
Lines, arcs, polylines and circles are extracted as entities — not as a flat image.
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Editable Text
Dimension values, notes and labels become DXF TEXT/MTEXT — fully selectable in AutoCAD.
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Lineweight Mapping
0.18mm / 0.25mm / 0.35mm / 0.5mm ISO lineweights preserved in the output DXF.
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Scale Correction
Set 1:50, 1:100, 1:200 at convert time — coordinates in DXF are already in real-world units.
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Scanned PDF Support
Raster-to-vector engine for scanned drawings. Line detection + OCR for dimension text.
Honest comparison

pdf2dxf vs CloudConvert, Zamzar, AutoDWG

Feature pdf2dxf.io CloudConvert Zamzar AutoDWG
Vector line extraction ✓ ~ ✗ ✓
Layer preservation ✓ ✗ ✗ ✓
Editable text ✓ ✗ ✗ ~
DXF online (no install) ✓ ✓ ✓ ✗
Scanned PDF support ✓ ✗ ✗ ~
Scale factor control ✓ ✗ ✗ ✗
Free tier 3/day 25/day 2/day 30-day trial
Industry Standards

PDF to DWG or DXF?

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Universal DXF
DXF is the open-standard alternative to DWG. It's compatible with 100% of AutoCAD versions and CNC software without "Non-Autodesk" binary errors.
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Better Compatibility
When you convert PDF to DWG via DXF, you ensure that vector entities like layers, blocks, and text stay editable across all platforms.
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Factory Ready
Most CNC, Laser, and Plasma cutters prefer DXF over DWG for direct machine path generation. Convert once, use everywhere.
Pricing
Simple. No surprises.
Free
$0
For occasional use
  • ✓ 3 files per day
  • ✓ Up to 10MB per file
  • ✓ Vector PDF support
  • ✓ DXF R2010–R2018
  • ✗ Scanned PDF (OCR)
  • ✗ Batch processing
Pro
$9/mo
For daily CAD work
  • ✓ Unlimited files
  • ✓ Up to 100MB per file
  • ✓ Scanned PDF (OCR)
  • ✓ Batch: up to 20 at once
  • ✓ Layer control panel
  • ✓ Priority processing