How to convert DXF to PDF.
Here’s a quick and easy way to convert a Drawing Exchange Format (DXF) file into a PDF so it can be easily viewed on a desktop computer and other devices.
There are many file formats used in the design field, and Drawing Exchange Format, or DXF, is just one of them. DXF is a unique file format that allows you to draw and edit digital designs, as well as share them with other design programs.
Because these files are specific to the design world, not everyone may be familiar with them. This can be troublesome when it comes to sharing information. In a few simple steps, though, you can make a DXF shareable when you create a PDF so it’s easier for others to access, view, and edit. In order to do this correctly, you will need both AutoCAD 2018 or 2019 and Acrobat installed on your device. These two set of software work together to convert to PDF as expected
Take these steps to convert DXF to PDF.
To efficiently share your design program-specific DXF files with anyone, convert them to PDF. With both Adobe Acrobat and AutoCAD 2018 or 2019 on your desktop, it only takes five easy steps to convert a DXF into a PDF format.
- In Acrobat, select Tools, then Create PDF.
- Select Single File, then Select a File from the options menu.
- Upload your DXF file.
- Click or tap on Create. This converts your selected file to a PDF.
- Save your PDF to your desired location.
Batch convert DXF to PDF.
Adobe Acrobat can help you convert multiple files to PDF as well. You can convert multiple files so that they each become their own PDF, or you can combine them all into one PDF. Follow these steps to batch convert DXF to PDF:
- Choose Create from the File menu.
- Choose Combine Files into a Single PDF or Create Multiple PDF Files.
- Add your DXF files.
- Click or tap on Create. This converts your files to a PDF or multiple PDFs.
- Save your PDF or PDFs to your desired location.
Learning how to batch convert DXF to PDF allows you to conveniently share multiple design files with anyone, regardless of whether they have a design program on their device.
Is there an open source option to convert DXF to PDF?
There are several different open source file conversion software options for converting DXF to PDF. Some are completely free and some have limits on how many files you can convert for free, requiring payment after the limit is met. Open source software might be a good option for you to convert DXF to PDF, especially if you only want to convert a few files, and if you don’t have security concerns about those particular files. When a converter is open source, anyone can tap in to help improve it and fix bugs or add features. Unfortunately, however, bad actors can also tap into the code, posing a security threat. Despite their flexibility, open source converters might be harder to use than closed source converters, and they won’t have the same support options. If your priorities for conversion software include user-friendliness, security, and customer support, you will want to find other software besides open source software.
PDF sharing made easy.
When you take a moment to convert design files to a PDF, you’re creating a file that you can easily share with others without any hindrance in your workflow.
Explore what more you can do with Acrobat to make working with PDFs fast and easy. Discover how easy it is to convert other file types like AutoCAD to PDF or DWF to PDF, and make changes to PDF files such as extracting pages, rotating PDFs, splitting files into multiple documents with a PDF splitter, and more.
To convert with Adobe Acrobat, either AutoCAD 2018 or 2019 need to be installed on your device