Convert DWG to SVG via Python
Instantly convert DWG to SVG without needing AutoCAD® or any other rendering software.
Aspose.CAD for Python
Overview
How to Convert DWG to SVG Using Python
In order to convert DWG to SVG, 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 SVG via Python
Python programmers can easily load & convert DWG files to SVG in just a few lines of code.
- Load DWG file with Image.Load method
- Create an instance of SvgOptions class
- Call Image.Save method while passing the resultant file path & object of SvgOptions
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 SVG Python Conversion
| import aspose.cad as cad | |
| image = cad.Image.load("file.dwg") | |
| cadRasterizationOptions = cad.imageoptions.CadRasterizationOptions() | |
| cadRasterizationOptions.page_height = 800.5 | |
| cadRasterizationOptions.page_width = 800.5 | |
| cadRasterizationOptions.zoom = 1.5 | |
| cadRasterizationOptions.layers = "Layer" | |
| cadRasterizationOptions.background_color = Color.green | |
| options = SvgOptions() | |
| options.vector_rasterization_options = cadRasterizationOptions | |
| image.save("result.svg", options) |
Free App to Convert DWG to SVG
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 MoreSVG What is SVG File Format?
An SVG file is a Scalar Vector Graphics file that uses XML based text format for describing the appearance of an image. The word Scalable refers to the fact that the SVG can be scaled to different sizes without losing any quality. Text-based description of such files makes them independent of resolution. It is one of the most used formats for building a website and print graphics in order to achieve scalability. The format can only be used for two-dimensional graphics though. SVG files can be viewed/opened in almost all modern browsers including Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, and Safari.
Read MoreOther Supported Conversions
You can also convert DWG into many other file formats including few listed below.