Convert DWG to PDF via JavaScript
Instantly convert DWG to PDF without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert DWG to PDF Using JavaScript
In order to convert DWG to PDF, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for JavaScript API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for JavaScript platform. Open NPM package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console. For additional information on the Javascript Framework, you can go to our documentation site .
Package Manager Console Command
npm install aspose-cad
Steps to Convert DWG to PDF via JavaScript
JavaScript programmers can easily load & convert DWG files to PDF in just a few lines of code.
- Load DWG file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of PdfOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of PdfOptions
System Requirements
Before running the JavaScript conversion code, make sure that you have the following prerequisites.
- Microsoft Windows or a compatible OS with Web browser.
- Text editors such as Microsoft Visual Studio Code or Notepad or Notepad++.
This sample code shows DWG to PDF JavaScript Conversion
Free App to Convert DWG to PDF
DWG What is DWG File Format?
Files with DWG extension represent proprietary binary files used for containing 2D and 3D design data. Like DXF, which are ASCII files, DWG represent the binary file format for CAD (Computer Aided Design) drawings. It contains vector image and metadata for representation of contents of CAD files. There are free viewers available for viewing DWG files on Windows Operating System such as the Autodesk’s free DWG TrueView. There are other third party applications as well that support reaching DWG files.
Read MorePDF What is PDF File Format?
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a type of document created by Adobe back in 1990s. The purpose of this file format was to introduce a standard for representation of documents and other reference material in a format that is independent of application software, hardware as well as Operating System. The PDF file format has full capability to contain information like text, images, hyperlinks, form-fields, rich media, digital signatures, attachments, metadata, Geospatial features and 3D objects in it that can become as part of source document.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DWG into many other file formats including few listed below.