How to open .dwg file format?

The probably reason why you are at this website is a problem with opening .dwg file. The full name of the file is AutoCAD Drawing Database File. If the double-click on the file’s icon shows you a message that additional programs are needed to open the file, you’ll find the list of helpful programs in the bottom of the page.The developer of this format is Autodesk.

.dwg file extension (AutoCAD Drawing Database File)

Category Developer/Producer File description Popularity
CAD Files Autodesk AutoCAD Drawing Database File
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Programs using this file extension: .dwg
ADS OS Software
Windows
Windows
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2014
  • Autodesk Design Review
  • Autodesk DWG TrueView
  • AutoDWG DWGSee
  • CADSoftTools ABViewer
  • IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe 20
  • IMSI DoubleCAD XT Pro v3
  • ACD Systems Canvas 14
  • CorelCAD
  • progeCAD
  • GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer
  • AnyDWG Any DWG to PDF Converter
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Serif DrawPlus
  • Bricsys Bricscad
  • Dassault Systemes DraftSight
  • Wout Ware DWG DXF Sharp Viewer
MAC OS
MAC
  • Autodesk AutoCAD 2013
  • IMSI TurboCAD Deluxe v7
  • CorelCAD
  • progeCAD iCADMac
  • GRAPHISOFT ArchiCAD
  • Microspot DWG Viewer
  • Dassault Systemes SolidWorks eDrawings Viewer
  • Adobe Illustrator CS6
  • Dassault Systemes DraftSight
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
Linux
Linux
  • Bricsys Bricscad
  • Dassault Systemes DraftSight
Android
Android
  • AutoDWG DWGSee
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
iOS
iOS
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
Windows Phone
Windows Phone
  • Autodesk Fusion 360
Linux
Web
  • Autodesk Fusion 360


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