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PDF to DXF Converter
Turn PDF drawings into editable DXF files for AutoCAD, CNC and laser cutting. Real vector geometry is pulled straight out of the page, and scanned drawings can be traced instead. Everything runs in your browser.
Drop your PDF here, or click to choose
Drawings, floor plans, laser cutting templates and scanned blueprints all work.
Features
Why convert PDF to DXF with Flip Caps
True Vector Extraction
Lines, rectangles and curves are read directly from the PDF page content, so your drawing arrives as real CAD geometry instead of a traced picture of one.
Correct Real World Size
Page dimensions are carried across, so an A4 sheet lands as 210 by 297 mm. Choose millimeters, centimeters, inches, or raw PDF points.
Scans Handled Too
Outline trace mode rasterises the page and follows the outlines it finds, which is what a scanned or photographed blueprint needs.
Editable Text Entities
Text can be carried over as proper DXF TEXT entities on their own layer, so labels and dimensions stay selectable and editable in CAD.
Every Page at Once
Multi page documents convert in a single pass. Each page becomes its own DXF file, and the whole set downloads as one ZIP archive.
100% Private
Parsing, tracing and DXF writing all happen locally in your browser. Confidential drawings are never uploaded to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert a PDF to DXF?
Upload your PDF, leave the method on Vector geometry, pick the drawing units, and click Convert to DXF. A preview of the extracted geometry appears, and each page can be downloaded on its own or all together as a ZIP.
What is the difference between the two conversion methods?
Vector geometry reads the actual path instructions inside the PDF, which keeps straight lines straight and gives clean, editable CAD entities. Outline trace renders the page to pixels first and follows the outlines, which is the only option when the PDF is a scan with no vector data in it.
Will my drawing come out at the right scale?
Yes. The PDF page size is used directly, so a drawing printed at 1:1 on an A4 sheet arrives as a 210 by 297 mm drawing. If your PDF was plotted at a scale such as 1:50, apply that same scale factor in your CAD software after opening the file.
Which DXF version do I get?
Files are written as AutoCAD R12 (AC1009) ASCII DXF, the most widely supported flavour. It opens in AutoCAD, LibreCAD, QCAD, DraftSight, Fusion 360, SolidWorks, Inkscape, LightBurn and most CNC and laser cutting software.
What happens to curves and text?
R12 DXF has no spline entity, so curves are converted into polyline segments and you can choose how finely they are followed. Text can be kept as editable DXF TEXT entities placed on a separate TEXT layer, or left out entirely.
Is my PDF uploaded to a server?
No. The PDF is parsed locally in your browser with PDF.js and the DXF is written on your own device. Nothing is sent anywhere, so engineering drawings and client files stay private.
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