DXB File

What are DXB files and how to open them

Are you having problems opening a DXB file or just wondering what they contain? We explain what these files are used for and show you software that we know can open or otherwise handle your files.

What is a DXB file?

DXB files have multiple uses, and AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Binary Format is one of them. Read more about the others further down the page.

AutoCAD Drawing Exchange Binary Format

These DXB files contain the geometric description of the drawings created in AutoCAD, a design drafting software. These DXB files allow you to transfer the drawings from AutoCAD to other programs. DXB is the binary form of the DXF file and is used because certain programs did not have the equivalent object types of the CAD drawing.

How to open DXB files

Important: Different programs may use files with the DXB file extension for different purposes, so unless you are sure which format your DXB file is, you may need to try a few different programs.

While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested 5 different DXB openers which you will find listed below.

Last updated: March 23, 2021

More file formats using the DXB extension

Through our research of DXB files, we know that the following formats exist. However, we have not yet analyzed them in detail.

Various apps that use files with this extension

These apps are known to open certain types of DXB files. Remember, different programs may use DXB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.

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