PNG to DWG Converter – Auto-Trace to AutoCAD

Auto-trace PNG diagrams, logos, and line art into AutoCAD-ready DXF — free and instant.

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DWG export is a Pro feature, coming soon. PNG to DXF works today, free and instant, and opens directly in AutoCAD.

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Open this DXF in AutoCAD → File → Save As → DWG to get your native DWG file.

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DWG export is coming as a Pro feature

We're building native DWG export — join the waitlist to be notified at launch.

What would you expect to pay for DWG export?

Wouldn't pay extra $5–10/mo $10–25/mo $25+/mo

available today

Convert to DXF instead — works now, free

✔ What it does

Converts PNG images into DXF vector format using edge detection — free and instant. Transparent areas are excluded before tracing.

✘ What it does not do

Does NOT currently generate DWG output — DWG export is a Pro feature in development (join the waitlist on this page). Does NOT preserve complex detail, gradients, or transparency. Does NOT create layer structure or CAD object intelligence.

How to get your DWG file — 4 steps

Upload your PNG file → click Convert → download the DXF file
Open the DXF file in AutoCAD (File → Open)
Go to File → Save As → select DWG format
You now have a native DWG file

Why DXF, not DWG directly? DWG is a proprietary Autodesk binary format. DXF is the open interchange standard that AutoCAD reads natively and converts to DWG in seconds using Save As.

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How PNG → DWG conversion works

PNG is a raster format storing pixel data including an alpha (transparency) channel. This tool decodes the PNG, excludes transparent areas from edge detection, and identifies line boundaries. Detected edges are approximated as polylines and written to DXF format — free and available now. Native binary DWG export is being built as a Pro feature; join the waitlist below to be notified when it ships.

Limitations

DWG export is not currently available — this page produces DXF only; see PNG to DXF for the free, working tool.
Not suitable for complex images, photographs, or images with gradients.
Requires manual cleanup in CAD software for precision work.
No layer structure or CAD object intelligence is generated.

When to use this conversion

Technical diagrams with clear outlines needing CAD reference.
Simple graphics needing a DXF/DWG base for tracing.
Scanned sketch digitisation for AutoCAD drafting.
Logos and flat shapes converted to vector CAD format.

Alternatives to consider

Inkscape (Path → Trace Bitmap) for free vector approximation before export.
Adobe Illustrator vector tracing for higher-fidelity outlines.
Manual CAD tracing in AutoCAD for precision engineering work.

Frequently asked questions

What happens to PNG transparency?

Transparent areas are excluded before edge detection — they will not produce vector lines in the output DXF.

Why do I get DXF and not DWG?

Native DWG export is a Pro feature currently in development — join the waitlist on this page to be notified at launch. PNG to DXF produces the same vector geometry, free and instant.

Will this work on a PNG photograph?

No. Photos produce noisy, unusable vector output. This tool is designed for line art and simple diagrams with clear edges only.