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Introduction
Have you downloaded a file with .dwg extension, but you have never seen this extension before? You most likely know what the file is, but you might be unsure on how to open it. In this article we will explain what .dwg file extension is, how to open it and how to work with it.
What is a .DWG file?
The file extension .DWG is AutoCAD Drawing Database File. The development of this file was done by Autodesk. The file has the binary format, and it is a
What to know
There are currently 18 software that can open the .dwg file on 6 platforms.
How to open a .DWG file?
Below we have written a comprehensive guide on how to open the .DWG file on various operating systems.
How to open a .DWG file on Windows (7, 8, 10)
We have written below an easy-to-understand guide on how to open the .dwg file on Windows in 4 easy steps.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locating your .DWG file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Choose “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choose the software and click ok
4. After choosing the “Open with” option, you will have an option to choose the Scan2CAD software you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. Congratulations! You have opened your file on Windows.
How to open a .DWG file on Mac
The .dwg file can be opened in 4 steps on Mac.
1. In the first step you need to download the
Step 2: Finding your .DWG file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Step 3: Clicking “Open with”
3. In the third step, after locating your file, right click on it and click “Open with”.
Step 4: Choosing the software to open your file
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Scan2CAD software that you have downloaded. Choose your software and click on “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Mac.
How to open a .DWG file on Linux
There are 4 simple steps to open the .dwg file on Linux.
1. The first step is to download the
Step 2: Locate the .DWG file
2. The second step is locating the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Step 3: Hover over the “Open with” button
3. In the third step right click on your file and choose “Open with”.
Step 4: Open the file choosing the software
4. In the fourth step, after clicking “Open with”, you should see the Bricsys Bricscad software that you have downloaded. Click on the software and click “OK”. That’s all, now you have opened your file on Linux.
How to open a .DWG file on Android
To open the .dwg file on Android, please follow these easy steps.
Image 1: Locating your .DWG file in the download folder
First of all you need to locate the downloaded file. The file can be usually found in your /download/ folder if you don’t remember where you have downloaded it to.
Image2: Unable to open the file
While trying to open the file, it won’t work.
Image3: Open your Google Play Store
Please locate the app “Google Play Store” (picture above) and open it.
Image4: Search for the software and download it
To open the file, you will need to download the
How to open a .DWG file on iOS
There is easy way to open the .dwg file on iOS.
Image 1: Finding your files in the download folder
First of all you need to locate the downloaded file. If you don’t remember where you have downloaded your file to, you should check your /download/ folder as it usually gets automatically saved there.
Image2: Can’t open the file
In order to open the file, you will have to search for the
How to open a .DWG file in the Browser
The currently known web apps that can open this file are:
Still cannot open the .DWG file?
If you cannot open the .DWG file, it is entirely possible that you are trying to open the wrong file. The .DWG file extension is similar to other file extensions such as:
Conclusion
In this article you have learned how to open the .DWG file with the
