DXF to SVG Converter
LocalConvert DXF to SVG online in your browser — free, no upload, no sign-up. Lines, polylines, circles, arcs, ellipses and text map to clean, layer-grouped SVG.
Sample data loaded — click "Convert to SVG" to try it.
What is it? DXF to SVG converts DXF drawings into SVG vector graphics that any browser, Inkscape or Illustrator can open. Load a .dxf file (or paste ASCII DXF text), preview the rendered result with drawn/skipped/truncated/layer counts, then download. Lines, polylines, circles, arcs, ellipses and text are supported, and the output groups keep the original layer structure.
TL;DR: Convert DXF to SVG in your browser — free, no upload, no sign-up.
How to use
- Drop a .dxf file into the input (or use "or load a file") — or paste ASCII DXF text from any text editor.
- Optionally pick background/stroke colors, then click Convert to SVG.
- Check the rendered preview and the drawn/skipped/truncated/layer summary, then copy or download the .svg file. Open the .svg in any browser, Inkscape or Illustrator to verify layers and scale.
FAQ
Which entities are supported?
LINE, LWPOLYLINE, POLYLINE, CIRCLE, ARC, ELLIPSE, POINT, TEXT, MTEXT, SOLID and approximated SPLINE.
Will my drawing be uploaded?
No — parsing and rendering happen locally; closing the page clears everything.
Which DXF variants can be converted?
ASCII DXF converts directly when loaded or pasted; re-save binary DXF as ASCII from your CAD app first.
Are layers preserved in the output?
Yes — the SVG is grouped by the original layers (data-layer markers), so you can edit per group in design tools.
Can I convert DXF to SVG without Inkscape or AutoCAD?
Yes. This tool parses DXF and writes SVG entirely in your browser — drop a .dxf file (or paste ASCII DXF text) and download the result. No Inkscape, AutoCAD or plugin is needed, and the drawing never leaves your device.
Is the SVG suitable for laser cutting or CNC?
It is a strong starting point. Closed LWPOLYLINE contours export as <polygon>/<polyline> elements grouped by the original layer, which most laser and CAM software imports. Before cutting, check for doubled lines and open contours, and confirm the scale in your CAM tool.
Why are some entities missing from my SVG?
3D solids and faces are approximated with control-point polylines or skipped, exact SPLINEs are approximated, and block references expand only to nesting depth 4. The result summary reports drawn, skipped, truncated and layer counts so you can see exactly what happened.
Do I need an account, and how large can the drawing be?
No account is needed. Conversion runs locally and handles drawings up to roughly 200,000 entities; beyond that the drawing is truncated and the truncated count is reported instead of failing.
Examples
- Drop a DXF → get a previewed, backgrounded SVG with an auto-fit viewBox.
- Paste a simple LINE + CIRCLE drawing and get a backgrounded SVG with an auto-fit viewBox.
- Closed LWPOLYLINE contour → a <polygon> grouped by layer, ready for laser CAM.
Supported formats
Limitations
- ASCII DXF only; convert binary DXF first.
- 3D solids/faces and SPLINEs are approximated with control-point polylines or skipped.
- Block references (INSERT) are expanded automatically up to nesting depth 4; deeper references and attribute texts are skipped.
- Processed locally in your browser; your drawing never uploads.
- Very large drawings (roughly 200,000+ entities) are truncated — the truncated count is reported in the result summary.
Privacy
Privacy first: this tool runs entirely in your browser — your input and files never leave your device, and everything is cleared when you close the page.