Convert DWG to BMP via Python
Instantly convert DWG to BMP without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
How to Convert DWG to BMP Using Python
In order to convert DWG to BMP, we’ll use Aspose.CAD for Python API which is a feature-rich, powerful and easy to use document manipulation and conversion API for Python platform. Open NPM package manager, search for Aspose.CAD and install. You may also use the following command from the Package Manager Console.
Package Manager Console Command
pip install aspose-cad
Steps to Convert DWG to BMP via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert DWG files to BMP in just a few lines of code.
- Load DWG file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of BmpOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of BmpOptions
System Requirements
Before running the Python 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 BMP Python Conversion
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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 MoreBMP What is BMP File Format?
Files having extension .BMP represent Bitmap Image files that are used to store bitmap digital images. These images are independent of graphics adapter and are also called device independent bitmap (DIB) file format. This independency serves the purpose of opening the file on multiple platforms such as Microsoft Windows and Mac. The BMP file format can store data as two-dimensional digital images in both monochrome as well as color format with various colour depths.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DWG into many other file formats including few listed below.