Having problems opening a DXF file?

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Opening DXF files

Did your computer fail to open a DXF file? We explain what DXF files are and recommend software that we know can open or convert your DXF files.

What is a DXF file?

DXF stands for Drawing Exchange Format. Files that contain the .dxf file extension contain CAD vector image files.

The DXF file format is similar to the DWG file format, but DXF files are ASCII based and are therefore more compatible with other computer applications.

The DXF file format was developed as an exchange format for the CAD files that are created by computer aided drafting software applications. The file format was initially introduced in December of 1982 as a part of AutoCAD 1.0. The file format was meant to provide an exact representation of the data in the standard AutoCAD file format.

Software that will open, convert or fix DXF files

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About File Extension DXF

File.org aims to be the go-to resource for file type- and related software information. We spend countless hours researching various file formats and software that can open, convert, create or otherwise work with those files.

If you have additional information about the DXF file format or software that uses files with the DXF suffix, please do get in touch - we would love hearing from you.

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