Total CAD Converter is a drawing conversion program for Windows that converts DWG and DXF files into PDF, JPEG, TIFF, PNG, and other common formats for printing, viewing, and sharing with colleagues. The utility is designed for batch processing: you can add several documents to a queue, select the output format, and save the finished files to a separate folder without manually opening each drawing.
In terms of purpose, Total CAD Converter is comparable to the export capabilities of AutoCAD, but it does not replace the CAD system itself. AutoCAD allows you to create and edit drawings, work with layers, and make design changes, whereas Total CAD Converter focuses on converting already finished files. For publishing DWG or DXF files to PDF without launching a resource-intensive editor, this approach is more practical.
Total CAD Converter Features
- Converts CAD documents from DWG and DXF formats to PDF, JPEG, TIFF, and PNG.
- Processes a group of files at once, which is convenient when preparing drawing archives or sharing project documentation.
- Allows you to select the output document format for a specific task: PDF is suitable for printing, while JPEG and PNG are suitable for inserting an image into a presentation or technical report.
- Saves the result to a specified folder, keeping the original drawings separate from the prepared copies.
- Suitable for converting individual documents and large collections without fully editing the original CAD model.
The converter is especially useful when the recipient does not need a CAD editor: a PDF can be sent for approval, while a raster image can be quickly viewed on a computer without specialized software.
Advantages of Total CAD Converter
- Batch processing reduces the number of repetitive actions when working with a drawing catalog.
- Support for PDF and popular graphic formats simplifies the preparation of documentation for printing and sharing.
- The program performs a specific task without design tools, so it is not overloaded with features that are unnecessary for regular conversion.
- Suitable for a Windows office computer where CAD file copies need to be quickly created for viewing or publication.
Disadvantages
- Total CAD Converter does not edit the geometry, dimensions, or text elements of a drawing.
- The program does not replace AutoCAD or other full-featured CAD systems when creating new projects or making changes to the original model.
- When converting to JPEG, PNG, or another raster format, the drawing loses the properties of a vector document, so the result is not intended for further design work.
- The feature set is focused specifically on conversion rather than project review or collaborative work.
Total CAD Converter is designed for those who want to obtain readable copies of DWG and DXF files without installing a full computer-aided design system: the program helps prepare a PDF for printing or an image for quick viewing, while Total CAD Converter is distributed free of charge.
What's new in the latest version 5.1.0.200
Updated
- Significantly improved conversion of drawings from PDF to DXF format.
- Added support for SolidWorks eDrawings files with EDRW, EPRT, and EASM extensions. The program recognizes drawing sheets, borders, title blocks, views, and text, then converts them to PDF, DXF, SVG, or raster images without installing SolidWorks or eDrawings Viewer.
Add comment