In today’s article we will explain how to convert a PDF to an editable DWG file online. Let’s start by knowing a little about the characteristics of both files. We will then show you the websites you can visit to convert them.
What are PDF and DWG files and what are they for?
A PDF is a format made up of vector images, bitmaps and text. The meaning of its acronym in English is ¨Portable Document Format¨ which translated means ¨Portable Document Format¨.
It is widely used in companies, institutions and by the general public because its display in digital format is maintained when printed. Among its main features we have:
- It is cross-platform. This means that the original document maintains its appearance and structure, regardless of the desktop or mobile operating system in which it is used.
- It can be encrypted for added security.
- It is free and we can also send PDF documents to our contacts via email, WhatsApp or Telegram.
- It is used as a legal document when required, since it is possible to digitally sign it and configure it as non-editable.
- The document can contain a combination of text, videos, sounds, links, etc.
- PDF files of different types can be created: Image-only files, untagged documents, tagged documents, and electronic forms.
Image-only files are, simply put, photographs. They are useful when the document is required to be faithful to an original version, such as an invoice, for example.
In the case of documents without labels, they are those that do not need codes for future searches of the same on the Internet. By contrast, tagged documents are those that can be easily located on the web.
Electronic forms are editable PDF documents, in which data entered directly from the keyboard or copied from other files can be recorded. These can be password protected and can also be published on the internet.
Now let’s talk about DWG files, these represent the database files of AutoCAD drawings. They are generally used by architects, designers, and engineers due to their ability to store 2D and 3D images created in the aforementioned program or something similar.
A fairly common problem is that DWG files cannot always be opened due to compatibility problems between the file and the program, but there are several tools that will help you with your goal. The programs with which you can open DWG files are:
- AutoCAD
- Autodesk Viewer
- DWG trueView
- adobe illustrator
- DraftSight
- Design Review
- Ashampoo Photo Commander
All of these programs are free and will give you the visualization you require of your DWG files. Next we will show you how you can convert the first file we talked about, PDF, to an editable DWG file online.
How to convert a PDF file to an editable DWG file online
On the web you will find various sites or pages to convert PDF files into editable DWG files. We will present some proposals with step by step that will facilitate the process.
- ABViewer Enterprise PDF to DWG Converter for PC. To use this website and convert PDF files online, all you have to do is enter the portal and use the free online service. You will notice a box with the following message: ¨Drag the PDF file (up to 3 MB)¨. That’s one way to upload your document, but you’ll also see an ‘Add File’ button if you want to upload it this way.
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Onlineconvertfree.com. Without registration, you can convert a PDF file to an editable DWG file, or in any of the more than 250 available formats. It is a secured resource with an advanced level of SSL encryption that promises to delete the PDF file instantly and convert it to DWG after 24 hours.
- Anyconv.com. With this website it will be possible to convert your document in just three steps. The first dube the file: I press ¨Choose file¨ to load it from your computer. The second step is to convert the document from PDF to DWG: Click on ¨Convert¨ . The third step is to download it. On this site you can also convert other files to DWG, such as DWF, DXF, JPG and SVG.
Finally, we recommend that you read this other related article where we will show you how to convert an EDRW file to DWG for free in a few minutes.
