DWG File Extension

DWG file extension is created by Autodesk, also known as AutoCAD Drawing Database File. DWG has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open DWG files in Corel CorelCAD program.

AutoCAD Drawing Database File Type

What is a DWG File Type?

DWG files can be viewed using Autodesk 'on Windows; s free program DWG TrueView. It can also be opened by d' other-third party applications that support DWG format, such as CorelCAD, IMSI TurboCAD and Adobe Illustrator.

AutoCAD has released variants of the DWG format. DWG 2004, DWG 2007, DWG 2010, DWG 2013 and DWG 2018 have been introduced since 2000. Although they are similar, their file structures are slightly different. The third-CAO party programs may therefore be able to open some DWG files, but not d' others.

Free online DWG Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .DWG (AutoCAD Drawing Database File) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to DWG, merge, split and compare the DWG files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

DWG Converter

Open DWG

Edit DWG

Compare DWG Files

Merge DWG Files

Split DWG Files

DWG Metadata Viewer

DWG Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the AutoCAD Drawing Database File .DWG File Extensions while opening the .DWG files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open DWG Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for AutoCAD Drawing Database File on your system such as Corel CorelCAD.
2. Associate default Corel Corel CorelCAD program for *.dwg (AutoCAD Drawing Database File) files.
   
   

   Associate DWG Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.DWG (e.g example.dwg) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Corel Corel CorelCAD program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .dwg files.
   
   

   Associate DWG Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DWG (e.g example.dwg) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Corel Corel CorelCAD program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Corel CorelCAD extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DWG File Extensions

DWG default file extension is .DWG and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for DWG File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DWG files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open DWG File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	CADSoftTools ABViewer 10 for Windows	Commercial	CADSoftTools
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 19 for Windows	Commercial	GRAPHISOFT
	Aspose Aspose.Total for .NET 16.3.0 for Windows	Commercial	Aspose
	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	ACD Systems Canvas X 2019 for Windows	Commercial	ACD Systems
	Corel CorelCAD 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	IMSI DesignCAD 2019 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	Altium Designer 18 for Windows	Commercial	Altium
	ACCA Edificius BIM 2 for Windows	Commercial	ACCA
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for Windows	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Autodesk Fusion 360 1 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Autodesk Inventor 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Trimble SketchUp 2020 for Windows	Freeware	Trimble
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for Windows	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer 2017 for Windows	Freeware	Dassault Systemes
	IMSI TurboCAD PRO PLATINUM 2018 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	IMSI TurboFloorPlan 3D Home Landscape Pro for Windows 2019 for Windows	Commercial	IMSI
	TatukGIS Viewer 4 for Windows	Freeware	TatukGIS

Open DWG File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Autodesk 3ds Max 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD 19 for MacOs	Commercial	GRAPHISOFT
	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020 000 for MacOs	Free Trial	Autodesk AutoCAD 2020
	Corel CorelCAD 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for MacOs	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	Autodesk Fusion 360 1 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Trimble SketchUp 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Trimble
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks 2019 for MacOs	Commercial	Dassault Systemes
	Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer 2017 for MacOs	Freeware	Dassault Systemes
	IMSI TurboCAD for Mac DELUXE V10 for MacOs	Commercial	IMSI
	IMSI TurboFloorPlan 3D Home Landscape Pro for Mac 17 for MacOs	Commercial	IMSI

Open DWG file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Bricsys Bricscad 000 for Linux	Free Trial	Bricsys Bricscad

Open DWG file on Web

Open DWG file on iOS

Open DWG file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	AutoDWG DWGSee 000 for Android	Free Trial	AutoDWG DWGSee

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About DWG - AutoCAD Drawing Database File

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