You have a PDF of a drawing, and you need to change a dimension or move a line. A PDF won't let you do that. You need the geometry back as editable DWG, and you don't want to buy or install a CAD package for one file. Free Online PDF to DWG Converter from CADSoftTools does this job in your browser.
Quick facts
- Type: web-based converter, PDF in, AutoCAD DWG out
- Platform: any web browser
- Price: free
- Free limits: files up to 3 MB, 2 files a day, first 2 pages of a file
Key features
Editable lines, polylines, hatches, arcs, ellipses and images
The converter turns PDF content into real DWG entities, not a flat picture. The result contains texts, lines, polylines, splines and images, so you can select and change individual objects.
Proportions and text that stay close to the original
Drawing proportions are kept, so the DWG should match your source PDF closely. Converted text can be edited afterwards, and arc smoothing helps the result match the original more precisely.
No CAD program needed
You drag a PDF onto the page and get a DWG back. Nothing is installed on your PC, so it works the same on Windows, Mac or Linux.
Converted file sent to your email
After conversion you can download the file, or have it sent to your email address, which needs your consent to receive it.
Who it's for
It suits you if you have an occasional small PDF drawing to convert, such as a single plan, a part sketch or a floor layout, and you want it editable quickly. If you convert PDFs regularly or work with big multi-page files, the free limits will get in your way.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free and runs in the browser
- Produces editable DWG entities
- Works on any operating system
Cons
- 3 MB file size cap
- Only 2 conversions a day
- Only the first 2 pages of a file are converted
- No layer preservation in the free service; keeping original PDF layers needs the desktop ABViewer Enterprise
FAQs
Do I need AutoCAD or another CAD program?
No. The conversion happens online, and you only need a CAD program when you want to open the DWG afterwards.
What if my PDF is larger than 3 MB?
The online service will refuse it. CADSoftTools points larger jobs to its desktop program ABViewer Enterprise, which has no size limit and converts all pages.
How many files can I convert?
The free service allows 2 files a day.
Does it convert every page?
No, only the first 2 pages of a file.
Is the free converter really free?
Yes. The paid ABViewer Enterprise is a separate desktop product with a free trial.
System requirements
Any modern web browser. No installation. PDF files up to 3 MB.