CAD to PDF

Convert DXF technical drawings to PDF — with layers, exact or fit-to-page scale, paper size and orientation, and automatic tiling across multiple sheets.

Drag a DXF file here
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Supports DXF files (Autodesk's open interchange format), including lines, arcs, circles, ellipses, polylines, splines, text, blocks/references and dimensions. The DWG format is binary and closed — it can't be read directly in the browser; convert it to DXF first with the free ODA File Converter or with "Save as…" in your CAD program. Complex hatch patterns inside filled areas are drawn as outlines only, without the patterned fill.

How it works

CAD filechoose the technical drawing
Convertkeeps scale and visible layers
1 PDFready to share or print
1

Upload the CAD file

Choose the technical drawing you want to turn into a PDF to share with people who don't have the original CAD software.

2

The tool converts the drawing

The drawing's visible content is recreated in PDF format, preserving the scale and line layout.

3

Download the PDF

You get a file that anyone can open, view and print without specialized CAD software.

Frequently asked questions

Does the person receiving the PDF need CAD software to view it?

No — that's the main advantage: the resulting PDF opens in any standard PDF reader, with no need for specialized CAD software.

Is the technical drawing's scale preserved?

Yes, the conversion aims to keep the scale and proportions of the original drawing, which matters for technical drawings where measurements need to be reliable.

Is the resulting PDF still editable like a CAD drawing?

No — the PDF is a faithful visual representation of the drawing, designed for viewing, sharing and printing, not for further editing like a native CAD file.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. All processing happens inside your own browser — the file never leaves your computer or passes through any external server. You can confirm this by disconnecting from the internet once the page has loaded: the tool keeps working normally.

Do I need to create an account or pay anything?

No. PDFsy doesn't ask for sign-up, an account or payment — just open the page and use the tool.

Is PDFsy an alternative to iLovePDF?

Yes. PDFsy offers PDF tools equivalent to iLovePDF's — merge, convert, compress, protect and much more — available in 25 languages, with no usage limits, no need to create an account, and 100% local processing in your browser, without uploading any file to any server.