DXF File Extension

Programs that support DXF files

• Windows ⁹⁹
• Mac OS ²²
• Linux ¹³
• Android ¹
• Apple iOS ³
• Online Services ²

Windows

• AutoCAD
• NX
• TopSolid
• Autodesk Design Review
• DoubleCAD
• Autodesk Inventor
• Autodesk Fusion 360
• CIRCAD
• Solid Edge
• IntelliCAD
• DXwin
• Pro/ENGINEER
• SolidWorks
• CARTOMAP CAD
• CATIA
• Blender
• Embroidermodder 2
• Creo Parametric
• Corel Presentations
• DWG TrueView
• Poser
• LogiKal
• XnView
• T-FLEX CAD
• AutoDWG DGN to DWG Converter
• Caxa
• FastCAD
• Autodesk 3ds Max
• TurboCAD
• pCon.planner
• Pointor
• Free DWG Viewer
• TunnelCAD
• eQuinoX
• Drawing Express
• 3D-Tool
• Any PDF to DWG Converter
• VTBuilder
• CorelDraw Graphics Suite
• VectorWorks
• PointLineCAD 2D
• ACE 3000
• XTrkCAD
• cncKad
• Meshlab
• AccuTrans 3D
• meshconv
• Xmap
• eMachineShop
• CADVANCE
• Inkscape
• PolyTrans
• OCAD
• eDrawings Viewer
• IronCAD
• CrossManager
• MapViewer
• OpenOffice Draw
• FelixCAD LT
• CoCreate
• DesignCAD
• Graphite
• RAM Elements
• ViaCAD 2D
• DeskProto
• RTV Tools
• VariCAD
• CadStd
• PC Draft
• MDL2DXF
• Myriad CAD Viewer
• Alibre Design Professional
• ViaCAD 2D/3D
• Vertex BD
• IVCon
• Circuit Wizard
• Vue
• OpenSCAD
• ViaCAD Pro
• Wintrack
• VariCAD Viewer
• CINEMA 4D File Converter
• CADINT PCB
• CADS Planner Viewer
• Any DWF to DWG Converter
• WaterCAD
• Autoconverter
• MEDUSA4
• Xenon
• KeyCreator
• 3DField
• FastCAM MTO
• ViewMate Pro
• BobCAD-CAM Mill
• Unity
• QGIS
• Total GIS Converter
• Parasolid
• Cadwork 3D

Mac OS

• AutoCAD
• Afanche 3D Viewer
• Autodesk Fusion 360
• AutoCAD WS
• CAD.Plus
• AutoQ3D
• Embroidermodder 2
• XTrkCAD
• Inkscape
• Microspot DWG Viewer
• Meshlab
• ViaCAD 2D
• EazyDraw
• OpenOffice Draw
• TurboCAD
• eDrawings Viewer
• OpenSCAD
• Cenon
• Xenon
• QGIS
• DWG Viewer
• XnView

Linux

• Autodesk Fusion 360
• Embroidermodder 2
• Inkscape
• Meshlab
• OpenOffice Draw
• ViaCAD 2D
• LX-Viewer
• OpenSCAD
• Xenon
• QGIS
• XnView
• XTrkCAD
• VariCAD Viewer

Android

• AutoCAD WS

Apple iOS

• AutoCAD WS
• CARTOMAP CAD
• TurboViewer

Online Services

• 3D Transform
• Online 3D Model Converter

How to open a DXF file?

If you can’t open a DXF file, it is usually because the necessary software is missing. To resolve the issue, select the right program from the list for your operating system. Then go to the official website of the developer, download the software, and install it.

The most popular programs for working with DXF files are AutoCAD, NX and AutoCAD WS. To install the latest version of AutoCAD on your computer, visit the Autodesk website where you can download the version available for all operating systems.

Once AutoCAD is installed, the OS should configure it as the default tool for opening DXF files.

Set AutoCAD as the default DXF application

Changing the default program in Windows

1. Right-click on your DXF file, then choose the "Open with" option and select "Choose another application" from the available options;
2. From the options listed in the pop-up window, specifically choose AutoCAD as the application to handle your DXF file;
3. Be sure to check the "Always use this app" checkbox and click "OK" to save your preference.

Change the default app that opens a file on Mac

1. Right-click or use Control + Left-click on the desired DXF file to open a menu where you can choose from multiple actions;
2. Select "Open in application" and click "Other";
3. Towards the bottom of the window, find the "Enable" menu, which is already set to the default option, "Recommended Programs";
4. In this menu, select "All Programs" and search for AutoCAD. Check the box next to "Always open in app" to make it the default option.

Convert to and from DXF

If you have trouble working with a DXF file, try converting it to DWG, JPEG, OBJ, IGS, STEP or similar cad, cam and cae files.

Please note that after converting a DXF file, some functionality may differ from the original. However, in many cases, it can be converted back to its original format.

DWG TrueView, AutoCAD and meshconv are offline programs that convert DXF files to alternative formats without compromising data quality.

Convert DXF to other file formats

• DXF to PEC
• DXF to 3D
• DXF to SLDDRW
• DXF to CAD
• DXF to SVG
• DXF to TAP

Converting Files to DXF Format

• 3DXML to DXF
• VSSX to DXF
• CVX to DXF
• TXT to DXF
• X_T to DXF
• STP to DXF

Troubleshooting guide for DXF file complications

If DXF files are giving you trouble, small modifications to your software can help. Check out the troubleshooting tips below to fix these issues.

How to edit a DXF file?

To edit DXF files, you need to install specialized software that allows you not only to open but also to modify cad, cam and cae files. Online DXF editors usually provide fewer features than software created specifically for Drawing Exchange Format.

Best DXF editors in 2026

According to these factors, we have compiled a list of available DXF editors.