How to convert CAD files online?

CloudConvert converts your CAD files online. Amongst many others, we support DWG, DXF and PDF. No need to download any software. DWG stands for drawing and this file format is a common format for Computer Aided Design (CAD). It is used for storing 2D and 3D drawings.

What is a CAD file?

CAD file is a digital file format of an object generated and used by CAD software. A CAD file contains a technical drawing, blueprint, schematic, or 3D rendering of an object. The electronic representation of a three-dimensional object is known as 3D file. A 3D file format is used to store information about 3D models.

What is the difference between Cadd and CAD?

The term CADD (for Computer Aided Design and Drafting) is also used. It is used for a 3D graphics file format and may contain 2D or 3D designs. CAD file is a digital file format of an object generated and used by CAD software. A CAD file contains a technical drawing, blueprint, schematic, or 3D rendering of an object.

Why are PDF files so popular in CAD?

PDF files are popular in the CAD industry because they can store both raster and vector elements, which remain consistent across devices and operating systems. Like converting other file formats, you can convert PDF files to DWG using manual tracing or automatic conversion (using the likes of object recognition).