Convert DWG to PDF, JPG & TIFF without AutoCAD

Total CAD Converter by CoolUtils turns DWG, DXF and DWF drawings into PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, SVG and more — in batch, with layers, layouts and precise scale preserved. No AutoCAD, no cloud uploads.

No AutoCAD needed
Batch whole folders
Offline & secure
drawing.dwg SCALE 1:100 PDF Vector PDF JPG 300 DPI image TIFF Multi-page

Trusted by engineers, architects and design teams worldwide — CoolUtils tools since 2003

Everything you need to convert CAD drawings

Process one file or a whole project folder, keep your drawings pixel-accurate, and export to the format your team actually needs — all without a CAD license.

Batch conversion

Convert hundreds of DWG/DXF/DWF files in one run. A multi-threaded engine chews through entire folders unattended.

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No AutoCAD required

Reads and renders drawings on its own. No AutoCAD, no plug-ins, no license just to view or export a file.

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Layers, layouts & scale

Pick specific layouts and layers, set paper size and DPI, and keep precise dimensions in the output.

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Color & mono control

Output full color, grayscale or monochrome, set a background, and control line weights for clean prints.

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Offline & private

Everything runs locally — no cloud uploads. Perfect for confidential and regulated engineering projects.

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Command line & SDK

Automate with the command line, or embed conversion server-side with Total CAD ConverterX (ActiveX/PHP/ASP).

Supported input formats

  • DWG — AutoCAD drawings
  • DXF — Drawing Exchange
  • DWF / DWFX — Design Web Format
  • PLT / HPGL / HGL — plotter files
  • CGM — Computer Graphics Metafile
  • SVG — Scalable Vector Graphics

Popular export formats

Documents
PDF, PS, SWF
Raster
JPG, TIFF, PNG, BMP
Vector
SVG, WMF, CGM
CAD
DXF, HPGL

Multi-page PDF, adjustable DPI (72–2400) and PDF/A archiving supported. AutoCAD is a trademark of Autodesk, Inc.

Convert in three steps

  1. Step 1
    Add your drawings

    Point it at a DWG/DXF/DWF file or a whole folder of them.

  2. Step 2
    Pick format & settings

    Choose PDF or an image format, set layers, layout, DPI and colors.

  3. Step 3
    Convert in batch

    Run it — every drawing is exported cleanly, optionally into one PDF.

What users say

“We process 200+ drawings weekly for client deliverables. This cut our conversion time by 90%.”
— Chief Engineer
“Finally I can send PDFs of our plans to contractors who don't have AutoCAD. Layers and scale stay perfect.”
— Architect
“The command line lets us auto-convert new DWGs on a server overnight. Rock-solid.”
— CAD Manager

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  • Full features for 30 days
  • All input & output formats
  • No watermarks
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Standard License

$99/user
  • Full GUI application
  • Batch + command line
  • Free updates (1 year)
  • Email support
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Developer SDK

  • Total CAD ConverterX
  • ActiveX / PHP / ASP
  • Server deployment
  • Priority support
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FAQ

Do I need AutoCAD to convert DWG files?

No. Total CAD Converter reads and renders DWG, DXF and DWF directly — no AutoCAD, no plug-ins required.

Can I convert a whole folder of DWGs at once?

Yes. Batch mode converts entire folders in one run, and can optionally merge them into a single multi-page PDF.

Which output formats are supported?

PDF, JPG, TIFF, PNG, BMP, SVG, WMF, PS, SWF, CGM, DXF and HPGL, with adjustable DPI and multi-page PDF.

Is it safe for confidential drawings?

Yes. Conversion runs entirely on your PC — nothing is uploaded, so drawings never leave your machine.

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Start converting DWG, DXF and DWF to PDF and images in minutes. Fully functional 30-day trial — no credit card required.

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