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Autodesk Viewer

View 3D designs in a browser

Autodesk Viewer supports most 2D and 3D files, including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT and Solidworks, and works with over 80 file types on any device. Get the feedback you need with Autodesk Viewer’s annotation and drawing tools for easy online collaboration.

Over 80 file types

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Platform

  • Browser-based
  • Windows, Mac
  • Chrome OS

Key features

  • Measure
  • Mark up
  • Share
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DWG TRUEVIEW

View or convert with DWG TrueView

View DWG files or convert them to work with older versions of AutoCAD software. Add Design Review to mark up 2D and 3D files without the original design software. For greater flexibility consider Autodesk Viewer or AutoCAD web app.

File type

  • DWG
  • DXF

Works with

  • AutoCAD
  • Revit
  • Fusion 360

Platform

  • Windows

Key features

  • Measure
  • Mark up
  • Convert
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AutoCAD web app

Any Time access to CAD drawings

Get quick, any time access to CAD drawings with the AutoCAD web app. View, edit, share and create DWG files in a web browser on any computer. No software installation required. Use the drafting tools and commands you're used to.

File type

  • DWG

Works with

  • Autodesk Drive
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Google Drive
  • and more

Platform

  • Browser-based
  • Windows, Mac
  • Chrome OS

Key features

  • Edit
  • Mark up
  • Share
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Autodesk Viewer works with over 80 file types for easy remote collaboration.

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  • File types

    Over 80 file types including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT and Solidworks.

  • Works with

    AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Revit, Inventor and 11 other products

  • Platform

    Browser

  • Features

    View, measure, mark up, review and share 2D and 3D files online.

View DWG files or convert them to work with older versions of AutoCAD software. Add additional functionality with Design Review.

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  • File types

    DWG, DXF

  • Works with

    AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, 3ds Max, BIM 360, Civil 3D

  • Platform

    Windows

  • Features

    View, measure, mark up, review and share 2D and 3D files online.

View, edit, share and create CAD drawings online in a web browser on any computer. No software installation needed. Access essential drafting tools.

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  • File types

    DWG

  • Works with

    Autodesk Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox

  • Platform

    Browser

  • Features

    View, edit, share and create 2D DWG files in the cloud.

The Navisworks® Freedom viewer enables exploration of models created by other design tools. Give stakeholders equal access to experience whole projects.

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  • File types

    DWF, NWD

  • Works with

    Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, BIM 360

  • Platform

    Windows

  • Features

    View and measure 2D and 3D files.

FBX® Review is a free cross-platform tool for viewing 3D models and animations. FBX® Review does not need a 3D authoring tool.

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  • File types

    Up to 15 file types e.g. FBX, 3Ds, OBJ

  • Works with

    Maya, Motionbuilder, Mudbox

  • Platform

    Mac, iOS, Windows, Windows Phone

  • Features

    View 3D files.

Moldflow® Communicator improves collaboration. Visualise, quantify and compare simulation results. Share your data with an extended team for free.

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  • File types

    MFR

  • Works with

    Moldflow Advisor, Moldflow Insight

  • Platform

    Windows

  • Features

    View 3D files to quantify and compare simulation results.

Design Review CAD viewer software lets you view, mark up, print and track changes to 2D and 3D files for free. Requires DWG TrueView.

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  • File types

    DWF, DWG, IPT, IAM, NWD

  • Works with

    AutoCAD, Inventor, Navisworks

  • Platform

    Windows

  • Features

    View, mark up, measure, print and track changes in 2D and 3D files.

Frequently asked questions

 

How can I view 2D and 3D files for free?

Autodesk Viewer makes it easy to share views of your designs and collaborate remotely. Autodesk Viewer supports most 2D and 3D files, including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT and Solidworks.

 

How can I open DXF, DWG and DWF files for free? 

Autodesk provides a set of freeware products to view CAD files (DXF, DWG, DWT, DXB, DGN, DWF) offline, on mobile devices or directly in your web browser.

 

How can I view DWG files without AutoCAD? 

AutoCAD web app and AutoCAD mobile app (US site) allow you to use AutoCAD online and edit, create and view CAD drawings and DWG files in the web browser. Autodesk Viewer is a free online viewer that works with over many file types, including DWG. 

 

What is the difference between AutoCAD mobile app and AutoCAD web app?

Both apps allow users to view, edit, share and create 2D CAD drawings. AutoCAD web app is accessed entirely online in a web browser on any computer. AutoCAD mobile app is included with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and provides similar features on iPhone and Android devices.

 

What is DWG? 

DWG refers to both a technology environment and .dwg files, the native file format for Autodesk’s AutoCAD® software. Autodesk created .dwg in 1982 with the very first launch of AutoCAD software. DWG files contain all the information that a user enters in a CAD drawing. This data can include designs, geometric data, maps and photos. The .dwg file format is one of the most commonly used design data formats, found in nearly every design environment.

 

What is DWG TrueView used for?

DWG TrueView allows you to open, view and plot AutoCAD, DWG and DXF files. Use it for printing, creating PDFs and converting between AutoCAD formats.

 

What if I only need file-viewing access?

For stakeholders who only need file-viewing access, we offer free viewers without a subscription. If you're transitioning to named user, make sure that you take advantage of the trade-in offers available to you.

 

Legal notices and trademarks

DWG technology environment

The DWG technology environment contains the ability to mould, render, draw, annotate and measure. While commonly associated with AutoCAD, DWG technology is an integral part of many of our CAD products.

DWG trademark guidelines (US site)

TrustedDWG

TrustedDWG™ technology lets you know of potential incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software and identifies files that might not be supported by Autodesk software.

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File types

  • 3DM
  • 3Ds
  • A
  • ASM
  • AXM
  • BRD
  • CATPART
  • CATPRODUCT
  • CGR
  • COLLABORATION
  • DAE
  • DDX
  • DDZ
  • DGK
  • DGN
  • DLV3
  • DMT
  • DWF
  • DWFX
  • DWG
  • DWT
  • DXF
  • EMODEL
  • EXP
  • F3D
  • FBRD
  • FBX
  • FSCH
  • G
  • GBXML
  • GLB
  • GLTF
  • IAM
  • IDW
  • IFC
  • IGE
  • IGES
  • IGS
  • IPT
  • IWM
  • JT
  • MAX
  • MODEL
  • MPF
  • MSR
  • NEU
  • NWC
  • NWD
  • OBJ
  • OSB
  • PAR
  • PMLPRJ
  • PMLPRJZ
  • PRT
  • PSM
  • PSMODEL
  • RVT
  • SAB
  • SAT
  • SCH
  • SESSION
  • SKP
  • SLDASM
  • SLDPRT
  • SMB
  • SMT
  • STE
  • STEP
  • STL
  • STLA
  • STLB
  • STP
  • STPZ
  • VPB
  • VUE
  • WIRE
  • X_B
  • X_T
  • XAS
  • XPR

* Object-enabler viewing support only for AutoCAD(C) Architecture, AutoCAD(C) Plant 3D and AutoCAD(C) Civil 3D.

** Files from Revit(C) 2015 or later.

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Works with

  • AutoCAD
  • 3ds Max
  • Fusion 360
  • Revit
  • InfraWorks
  • BIM 360
  • Civil 3D
  • Maya (via FBX export)
  • Formit
  • Inventor
  • Navisworks
  • Netfabb
  • Character Generator
  • Eagle
  • Tinkercad

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Works with

  • Autodesk Drive
  • Microsoft OneDrive
  • Google Drive
  • Box
  • Dropbox

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File types

  • ZIP
  • ABC*
  • FBX
  • 3Ds
  • OBJ
  • DXF
  • DAE
  • BVH
  • HTR
  • TRC
  • ASF
  • AMC
  • C3D
  • AOA
  • MCD

*Desktop version only