DXF ⇄ SVG Converter Community
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From the tool guide: common questions about DXF ⇄ SVG Converter
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
Does it keep layers?
Yes — DXF layers become SVG groups and the reverse.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhich DXF versions can it read and write?
It reads ASCII DXF of any version (not binary) and writes AutoCAD 2000 (AC1015) or R12 (AC1009).
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upAre splines supported?
Yes — NURBS splines are evaluated; splines with only fit points use a smooth interpolation.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upIs my file uploaded?
No — conversion runs entirely in your browser.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
DXF is the language of CAD and CNC; SVG is the language of vector graphics and laser software. Moving between them usually loses something — curves turn into thousands of straight segments, arcs are mangled, units vanish. This converter parses the real DXF structure (LINE, CIRCLE, ARC, LWPOLYLINE and POLYLINE with bulge arcs, ELLIPSE, SPLINE evaluated as NURBS, TEXT/MTEXT, and INSERT blocks with scale, rotation and arrays) and writes SVG that keeps circles as circles and arcs as arcs, grouped by layer at true millimetre scale.
How to use it, step by step
- Drop in a .dxf or .svg file.
- Check the size, layers and preview; fix units if the size looks wrong.
- Optionally join touching segments and move the drawing to the origin.
- Download the converted file.
Tips from the guide
- If a DXF looks 25.4× too big or small, set the units manually.
- Join touching segments when cutting so the laser follows continuous paths.
- Convert SVG text to outlines before converting to DXF.
- Check the first dimension in the target software.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming DXF has units when $INSUNITS is missing.
- Importing hatches or solid fills expecting geometry — only outlines are converted.
- Using 'px' SVGs without checking the 96 vs 72 dpi origin.
Who uses it
- Laser-cutter and CNC users. Move designs between CAD (DXF) and vector tools (SVG).
- Onshape / Fusion students. Turn sketch exports into SVG for Cricut/laser software.
- Designers. Bring vector artwork into CAD as accurate DXF.
How to ask a question people can answer
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- Say what you tried. List the steps you followed and any settings you changed, so replies do not repeat what you already did.
- Share a small example. A short sample input and the output you saw is worth more than a long description. Remove anything private first.
- Mention your setup. Your device, browser and whether you are on a phone or a computer can explain many odd results.
- One question per thread. Separate topics get clearer answers and are easier to find later with the search box above.
- Come back and reply. If a suggestion worked, say so and upvote it, and if you found the fix yourself, post it for the next person.
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