AutoCAD-to-PDF API for DWG and DXF files

Convert DWG and DXF drawings to PDF with Nutrient DWS Processor API. Send a CAD file over REST and receive a PDF for review, distribution, or archival workflows.

Convert DWG and DXF files

Use one API workflow for DWG and DXF drawings, with PDF returned as the output.

Call the API over REST

Upload a CAD file from your backend and save the returned PDF in the system that handles your drawings.

Use PDF in downstream workflows

Create PDF output when technical drawings need to move into review, distribution, or document-storage workflows.

Used by Lufthansa, Disney, Autodesk, UBS, Dropbox, IBM
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Disney
Autodesk
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Dropbox
IBM

Try it out

This example converts a DWG file to PDF. The same request accepts DXF files.


Try it out in three steps

  1. Add a DWG file named index.dwg to your project folder. Use a .dxf file to test DXF input.
  2. Run the code from the same folder.
  3. Open result.pdf to see the output.
curl -X POST https://api.nutrient.io/processor/convert_to_pdf \
-H "Content-Type: application/octet-stream" \
-H "Authorization: Bearer your_api_key_here" \
-o result.pdf \
--fail \
--data-binary @document.dwg

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Frequently asked questions

What is an AutoCAD-to-PDF API?

An AutoCAD-to-PDF API accepts a CAD drawing and returns a PDF through an HTTP request. Nutrient DWS Processor API handles the conversion on the server.

Which CAD formats can I convert?

The AutoCAD-to-PDF API accepts DWG and DXF files. The code example uses DWG; use the same request shape with a DXF file for that format.

How do I convert an AutoCAD file programmatically?

Send the DWG or DXF file to the Processor API conversion endpoint as binary request data, then write the returned response to a PDF file.

Which programming languages can call the API?

Any language that can make HTTP requests can call the API. See the getting started guide and test the request with the Postman collection.

How much does the AutoCAD-to-PDF API cost?

Processor API includes a free tier of 50 credits per month. Free-tier output is watermarked, and no credit card is required. See Processor API pricing for paid plans.

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