| File Type |
AutoCAD Drawing Database File |
| File Format |
File |
| Common? |
No |
| File Description |
Database of 2D or 3D drawings created with AutoCAD; a popular vector image format that stores both design data and metadata that describes the contents of the file; related to the .DXF format, which is an ASCII version of DWG.
DWG files can be viewed on Windows using Autodesk's free DWG TrueView program or with other third-party applications. |
| Program(s) that open dwg files |
Mac: IMSI TurboCAD; PowerDWG Translator; Microspot DWG Viewer; SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer
Windows: Autodesk AutoCAD; Autodesk DWG TrueView; IMSI TurboCAD; SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer; ACD Systems Canvas; Corel Paint Shop Pro; Caddie; DWG converter; AutoDWG; Solid Converter DWG; IrfanView |
