File Extension Database

Open DXF File

DXF file is short for Drawing Exchange Format. DXF file format was developed by Autodesk and is used to store advanced CAD models.

DXF file format was developed as more interoperable version of DWG and allows sharing of complex CAD drawings with 3rd party vendors.

You can open DXF file with following applications:

Autodesk AutoCAD
Autodesk DWG TrueView
Dassault Systems eDrawings Viewer
Adobe Illustrator

DXF file could be stored both in ASCII and binary forms. DXF file in ASCII format could be viewed in any text editor.

Typical DXF application file locations:

"C:\Program Files\Autodesk\DWG TrueView 2011\DWGVIEWR.exe"

Frequently used application names to open DXF files:

Autodesk - DWG TrueView 2011

Frequently associated Windows objects:

DWGVIEWR.9001.409

How Can I Open DXF File on Windows

We researched and learned that the best way to open DXF file is to find a DXF file in question in Windows OS File Explorer and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DXF file is not opened in an application and you instead get a "Windows can't open a file" error message you should try looking for an application which can open the file in question.
If you know the application which can open DXF file then run it and see if there is a File->Open main menu option in the application.
If you don't know the application which function as DXF file opener then try to search online for "DXF viewer", "application to open DXF file" or "open DXF file" queries in the search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can open DXF file

How Can I Open DXF File on Mac OS

We recommend to find a DXF file in question in Mac OS Finder and double click on it to launch the corresponding application.
If a DXF file is not opened in a Mac OS application and you instead get a "There is no application set to open the file" error message you can click on "Search App Store" in the error dialog and Mac OS will show you applications compatible with DXF file.
If you know the Mac OS application which can work as DXF file opener you can choose the "Choose Application..." option in the error box to associate the file extension and open DXF file in it.
If you don't know the application which can open DXF file then try to search for "DXF viewer", "application to open DXF file" or "read DXF file" queries in the online search engine you like.
Install the application you found and check if it can read DXF file

How Can I Open DXF File on Android

If you downloaded a DXF file on Android device you can open it by following steps below:

In the Android apps list on your Android device find "My Files" or "File manager" app and tap to start it.
Tap on "Downloads" folder inside the app.
You should see your downloaded DXF file in that folder.
Tap on the file. If Android device supports opening the file you downloaded it will open in the corresponding app.
If file does not open you can look for the corresponding app that can open the file by searching Android App Store for the "DXF".
If you cannot open the file with the apps from Android App Store it is possible that the file could only be opened on desktop platforms such as Windows or Mac OS. Try searching for "DXF viewer", "DXF file reader" online and see if any desktop applications can open it.
It is also possible that the file you downloaded is outdated and is no longer supported.

How to Open DXF File on iPhone or iPad

To open DXF File on iOS device follow steps below:

We advies to open Files app on your iPhone or iPad device. You can find it by swiping down on the home screen and typing "Files" in the search bar.
Tap on the Downloads folder on the Files app home screen.
You will see all files that you recently downloaded. Tap on the DXF file to view it.
If you have the right app that can open it it will automatically launch and open your file.
If you don't have the app which can open it you need to serch Apple app store for "DXF". This way you can find apps which can open DXF files.
If this doesn't help it is possible that your file could be opened only by the desktop application. To find an app which can open it on desktop look for "DXF viewer" or "DXF file" online in your favorite search engine.