DXF File Extension

DXF file extension is created by Autodesk, also known as Drawing Exchange Format File. DXF has been classified as Common File Types. You can open and render the contents of this file in a Text Editor. You can open DXF files in Viewplot program.

Drawing Exchange Format File Type

What is a DXF File Type?

DXF has been developed as a universal format so that AutoCAD documents can be opened more easily with d' other programs. For example, the editor Valve Hammer can export 3D models as DXF files, which can be opened and edited with d' other 3D modeling applications.

Free online DXF Tools & Apps

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

DXF Converter

Open DXF

Edit DXF

Compare DXF Files

Merge DXF Files

Split DXF Files

DXF Metadata Viewer

DXF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open DXF Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for Drawing Exchange Format File on your system such as Viewplot.
2. Associate default Viewplot Viewplot program for *.dxf (Drawing Exchange Format File) files.
   
   

   Associate DXF Default Program on Windows

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

   Associate DXF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.DXF (e.g example.dxf) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Viewplot Viewplot 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 .Viewplot extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related DXF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for DXF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the DXF 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 DXF 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
	Blender 2 for Windows	Open Source	Blender
	BRL-CAD 7 for Windows	Open Source	BRL-CAD
	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
	Adobe Flash CC for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for Windows	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	FreeCAD 0.15 for Windows	Open Source	FreeCAD
	Blackmagic Design Fusion 8 for Windows	Commercial	Blackmagic Design
	Autodesk Fusion 360 1 for Windows	Commercial	Autodesk
	IBM Domino 000 for Windows	Paid	IBM Domino
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Windows	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	chUmbaLum sOft MilkShape 3D 1 for Windows	Shareware	chUmbaLum sOft
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for Windows	Commercial	Corel
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Windows	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics
	Bondware Poser 11 for Windows	Commercial	Bondware
	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
	Golden Software Surfer 13 for Windows	Commercial	Golden Software
	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
	Viewplot 2 for Windows	Commercial	Viewplot
	Microsoft Word 365 for Windows	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DXF 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
	Blender 2 for MacOs	Open Source	Blender
	BRL-CAD 7 for MacOs	Open Source	BRL-CAD
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for MacOs	Freeware	vhf interservice
	Corel CorelCAD 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Corel CorelDRAW Graphics Suite 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Google Drive 2020 for MacOs	Freeware	Google
	Adobe Flash CC for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	AutoDesSys formZ 7 for MacOs	Commercial	AutoDesSys
	FreeCAD 0.15 for MacOs	Open Source	FreeCAD
	Autodesk Fusion 360 1 for MacOs	Commercial	Autodesk
	HCL Domino Designer 000 for MacOs	Paid	HCL Domino Designer
	Adobe Illustrator 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for MacOs	Commercial	Wolfram Research
	Corel PaintShop Pro 2021 for MacOs	Commercial	Corel
	Bondware Poser 11 for MacOs	Commercial	Bondware
	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
	Microsoft Word 365 for MacOs	Commercial	Microsoft

Open DXF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Acrobat DC 2019 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe
	Blender 2 for Linux	Open Source	Blender
	BRL-CAD 7 for Linux	Open Source	BRL-CAD
	vhf interservice Cenon 4 for Linux	Freeware	vhf interservice
	FreeCAD 0.15 for Linux	Open Source	FreeCAD
	IBM Domino 000 for Linux	Paid	IBM Domino
	LibreCAD 000 for Linux	Free	LibreCAD
	Wolfram Research Mathematica 9 for Linux	Commercial	Wolfram Research

Open DXF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Google Drive 2020 for Web	Freeware	Google
	Okino Computer Graphics PolyTrans 5 for Web	Commercial	Okino Computer Graphics

Open DXF file on iOS

Open DXF file on Android

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

About DXF - Drawing Exchange Format File

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