A client sends you a folder of fifty DXF files, but your workflow needs DWG. Or the reverse: a colleague is on an older AutoCAD release and can't open your drawings. Opening each file and re-saving it by hand wastes an afternoon. Autocad Converter, sold by AnyDWG as Any DWG DXF Converter, does this in batches and doesn't need AutoCAD installed.
Quick facts
- Platforms: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, plus Windows NT/2003/2008/2019
- Price: $75 per license for one user. The license is perpetual, with lifetime free updates and support.
- Trial: a free trial is available
- Volume pricing: $67 per license for 2, down to $50 per license for 5 to 10
Key features
Convert DWG to DXF and DXF to DWG in one pass
Add your files, or drag them in from Windows Explorer. Pick the output type, version and folder, then click Convert Now. The conversion works in both directions and runs on whole batches.
Save drawings for older or newer AutoCAD versions
The tool is also a file version converter. It outputs files from AutoCAD R2.5 up to AutoCAD 2026, and it reads all versions of DWG and DXF.
Choose between DWG, ASCII DXF and Binary DXF output
You can write DWG, ASCII DXF or Binary DXF, depending on what the receiving program expects.
Run it without AutoCAD
It is a stand-alone utility, so you can use it on a machine with no CAD license.
Command line option in the Pro edition
The Pro edition adds command line support for scripted conversions. It costs $140 per license, and the only difference from the standard edition is the command line feature. The vendor recommends the standard edition if you don't need scripting.
Who it's for
It suits anyone who regularly swaps drawings between DWG and DXF, or between AutoCAD versions. Typical users are small offices, contractors, and people who receive files from clients and partners. Developers who want to automate conversions should look at the Pro edition.
Pros and cons
Pros
- Batch conversion in both directions
- No AutoCAD needed
- Wide range of output versions
- One-time price with free updates
- Low hardware demands: 300 MHz CPU, 256 MB RAM, 128 MB disk
Cons
- It converts file formats only. It isn't a drawing viewer or editor.
- It runs on Windows only.
- Command line use needs the more expensive Pro edition.
FAQs
Do I need AutoCAD installed?
No. The converter runs on its own.
Can it save to an older DWG version?
Yes. You can choose the output version, from AutoCAD R2.5 up to AutoCAD 2026.
Do I pay for upgrades?
No. The license is perpetual and includes lifetime free updates and support.
Can I try it first?
Yes, a free trial is offered.
What's the difference between standard and Pro?
Only command line support. The features are otherwise the same.
System requirements
- OS: Windows 98/Me/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/8.1/10/11, Windows NT/2003/2008/2019
- CPU: 300 MHz or higher
- RAM: 256 MB or above
- Disk: 128 MB free space