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Convert PDF to DXF

convert pdf files to dxfDXF (Drawing Exchange Format), as a CAD data file format, enables the data interoperation between AutoCAD and other programs. Do you want to convert your PDF files into DXF format? In this tutorial, we just show you how to convert PDF files to DXF with AutoDWG PDF to DWG Converter. This software can be used as a simple PDF to DXF converting program which can easily and quickly convert PDF to DXF for efficient and fast editing in AutoCAD.

There are two versions of AutoDWG PDF to DWG Converter. One is the Stand-alone version, the other is AutoCAD Add-in Version (PDFIn Version). To convert PDF files to DXF format to edit in the AutoCAD on your computer, the AutoCAD Add-in Version would be your first and best choice to do the task rather than the Stand-alone version. The SA version would be an ideal choice for the AutoCAD LT users and other users who do not have AutoCAD.

Just download the right version to convert PDF to DXF format right now!

Stand-alone Version
Price: $220 for Single User (Discount on multiple purchases)
AutoCAD Add-in Version (PDFIn Version)
Price: $180 for Single User (Discount on multiple purchases)

Tutorial: How to Convert PDF to DXF with AutoCAD Add-in Version?

Here we just show you the steps of converting PDF to DXF by using the AutoCAD Add-in version. If you want to use the Stand-alone version to do the conversion, please refer to the guide of converting PDF to DWG. The conversion process of using SA version software would be similar.

Step 1: Launch AutoCAD
Launch the AutoCAD once you've installed the AutoCAD Add-in version of PDF to DWG Converter. Then type PDFIN in AutoCAD Command line. You will see a dialog when everything goes well. Then you just need click the "Continue" button to continue. If it doesn't work, please see following solutions to resolve it.

Solution 1: Go to the program folder you installed the PDF to DXF converting software in. Run the program autoload.exe and launch the AutoCAD again.

Solution 2: Launch AutoCAD. Enter "ARX" from command line and then press "L" to load. And then go to the program folder where you have installed the PDFIn version converter. Select appropriate arx version according to your AutoCAD version.

arx versions

Step 2: Input PDF File
Select and input a PDF file into the converting program. Then select the output File version and File Type as DXF format. This software will automatically generate the output file name and path. But if you want, you can also manually specify the file location and file name.

import pdf files to the converter

Step 3: Start Conversion
If you have done all above settings, simply click "Convert" button to convert PDF to DXF.

Do you want to convert PDF files to DXF format drawings? No more hesitation. Just get it to enjoy yourself in converting PDF to DXF right now!

Stand-alone Version
Price: $220 for Single User (Discount on multiple purchases)
AutoCAD Add-in Version
Price: $180 for Single User (Discount on multiple purchases)