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DWG to SVG Converter

Convert DWG to SVG online for free. Fast, secure, and high-quality conversion with no sign-up or software required.

Free to useNo file stored beyond 1 hourEncrypted over TLS 1.2/1.3No watermarks

How it works

Three steps to your converted file

Everything happens in your browser tab - upload, pick a format, download. The heavy lifting runs on our servers.

01

Upload your file

Drag and drop, click to browse, or paste a URL. Batches take up to 20 files at once - 230+ input formats across video, audio, image, document, and archive types.

02

Choose an output format

Pick from over a hundred output formats. Filter by category or search by name - every option is open to everyone, no account needed.

03

Convert & download

Hit Convert and grab your download link moments later. Originals are erased when the job completes; results are cleared within about an hour.

What is a DWG file?

DWG (Drawing) is a proprietary binary file format used for storing two- and three-dimensional design data and metadata. Native to the AutoCAD software package, it was established by Autodesk in 1982. The format utilizes a complex internal structure that evolves with software versions (e.g., the AC1032 structure for AutoCAD 2018), encapsulating vector image coordinates, geometric dimensions, and maps. Due to its proprietary nature, third-party interoperability is largely maintained through reverse-engineered libraries provided by the Open Design Alliance (ODA).

How to open a DWG file

Windows and macOS do not provide native kernel support for rendering DWG vector data. To view these files without a full CAD license, users should utilize the free Autodesk DWG TrueView or the web-based AutoCAD Web app. For editing, industry-standard software includes AutoCAD, DraftSight, and BricsCAD. The ODA File Converter is also utilized for converting version-incompatible DWG files.

DWG Technical Info

Full Name
AutoCAD Drawing Database
Developed By
Autodesk
Initial Release
1982
MIME Type
image/vnd.dwg

What is an SVG file?

Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) is an XML-based vector image format for two-dimensional graphics with support for interactivity and animation. Developed by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) since 1999, SVG is an open standard that describes images using text-based XML markup, allowing them to be indexed, scripted, and compressed. Unlike raster formats, SVG images are resolution-independent, relying on mathematical paths (vectors) rather than pixels, making them essential for responsive web design and high-DPI displays.

How to open an SVG file

SVG files are natively supported by all modern web browsers, including Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Microsoft Edge, and Apple Safari, which render the XML data directly. for editing, users require vector graphics software such as Adobe Illustrator, Inkscape, or CorelDRAW. Plain text editors like VS Code or Notepad++ can also open SVG files to view and modify the underlying XML source code.

SVG Technical Info

Full Name
Scalable Vector Graphics
Developed By
World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
Initial Release
2001
MIME Type
image/svg+xml

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Every DWG to SVG conversion runs on our servers, so your device stays fast and the output quality stays intact.

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No queue, no waiting. Files are processed on high-performance servers and returned in seconds, even for large files.

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Developer API

Convert DWG to SVG via API

Automate DWG to SVG conversions in three steps: create a job, upload your file, then poll for the result.

# 1. Create job
curl -X POST https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{
    "tag": "dwg-to-svg",
    "tasks": {
      "upload-file": {
        "operation": "import/upload"
      },
      "convert": {
        "operation": "convert",
        "input": "upload-file",
        "output_format": "svg"
      },
      "export-result": {
        "operation": "export/url",
        "input": "convert"
      }
    }
  }'

# 2. Upload your file (use upload_url from the response)
curl -X PUT "$UPLOAD_URL" --upload-file input.dwg

# 3. Poll for result
curl https://api.runconvert.com/v3/jobs/$JOB_ID?include=tasks \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY"

Replace YOUR_API_KEY with your RunConvert API key. Get your free API key at runconvert.com/api.