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Free DXF viewer — open CAD drawings in your browser
Upload your DXF file and view CAD drawings instantly — no AutoCAD, no DraftSight, no software install. Works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
Drop a DXF file to view
or click to browse · .dxf · AutoCAD 2000–2018
Your file is parsed in your browser. It never leaves your computer.
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Get a branded share link →What this viewer does
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is AutoCAD's open format for sharing CAD drawings. It stores vector geometry — lines, arcs, polylines, circles, hatches, text, and annotations — together with a layer structure that organises the drawing into logical groups. DXF is supported by virtually every CAD and GIS tool: AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS, MicroStation, SolidWorks, and hundreds of others can all read and write it.
The problem is that clients, project managers, and other stakeholders rarely have CAD software. A surveyor delivering a cadastral plan, an engineer sending a foundation drawing, or an architect sharing a site layout all face the same issue: the recipient needs to open a DXF but doesn't have AutoCAD. This free browser viewer solves that. Drop the file on the page and the drawing renders instantly — no software install, no account, no conversion step.
Supported formats
The viewer reads DXF files from AutoCAD versions 2000 through 2018 — the range covering almost every DXF file in circulation today. Both 2D drawings (plans, sections, elevations, cadastral surveys, site layouts) and basic 3D geometry are supported. DWG files are not supported; if you have a DWG file, export it as DXF from AutoCAD first.
What you can do
Pan: click and drag to move around the drawing. Zoom: scroll wheel to zoom in and out. Fit to view: the toolbar button fits the full drawing extent within the viewport. Toggle layers: show or hide individual layers to focus on the elements that matter — useful for complex drawings with many overlapping layers such as survey topographic plans.
Privacy — your file never leaves your device
The viewer reads your DXF using the browser's File API and parses it entirely in local memory. Nothing is sent over the network. CAD drawings often contain commercially sensitive site information, boundary data, and infrastructure details — the local processing model means that data never leaves your machine.
Browser support
The viewer runs in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge on desktop and mobile. Complex drawings with many layers and dense geometry may be slower to render on lower-powered devices, but most survey and engineering drawings render in under a second.
How it works
Open your DXF file
Drag and drop your DXF from AutoCAD, Civil 3D, QGIS, or any CAD tool. The viewer parses it locally — nothing leaves your machine.
Pan, zoom, toggle layers
Navigate the drawing at full precision. Toggle layers on and off to isolate the geometry you need.
Share with clients
Upload to Swyvl and send a link. Your client opens the drawing in any browser alongside your point cloud, GeoTIFF, and PDF report.
Supported formats
| Format | Description |
|---|---|
| DXF 2000–2018 | AutoCAD DXF from R2000 (AC1015) through 2018 (AC1032). Covers virtually all DXF files in use today. |
| 2D drawings | Plans, sections, elevations, cadastral surveys, topographic surveys, engineering layouts. |
| Basic 3D | 3D polylines, 3D faces, and simple solid geometry. Complex ACIS/SAT solids are not supported. |
What you can do
Pan and zoom
Navigate drawings of any scale — from a single building footprint to a full cadastral survey covering hundreds of hectares.
Toggle layers
Show or hide individual layers to isolate the information you need — useful for complex drawings with many overlapping elements.
Fit to view
One click zooms to the full drawing extent — handy after zooming in to a detail and wanting to see the whole picture again.
Local processing only
DXF parsing runs in your browser. Your drawing never leaves your machine — important for site data, boundary surveys, and infrastructure plans.
Share with clients
Upload your DXF to Swyvl and generate a branded share link. Your client opens it in their browser — no AutoCAD, no DraftSight, no plugins. Combine with a point cloud, GeoTIFF, and PDF report in a single client portal.
Branded delivery
Add your logo and brand colours. Paid plans remove "Powered by Swyvl" for a fully white-labelled experience.
Password protection
Restrict access with a password. Only people with the link and password can view your drawings.
View tracking
See who opened the link and when. Full audit trail with timestamps and location.
Frequently asked questions
What is a DXF file?
DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is AutoCAD's standard format for sharing CAD drawings. It contains 2D and 3D vector geometry, layers, text, and annotations. DXF is used by surveyors, engineers, and architects to exchange drawings across different CAD tools.
Is my DXF file uploaded to a server?
No. The free viewer processes your DXF file entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.
What DXF versions are supported?
AutoCAD DXF formats from version 2000 through 2018. Both 2D drawings and basic 3D models are supported.
Can I share a DXF drawing with clients?
The free viewer is local only. To share with clients via a link, upload your DXF to Swyvl — they open it in any browser alongside your point cloud, orthomosaic, and PDF report.
Can I view large DXF survey drawings?
Yes. The browser viewer handles most DXF files efficiently. Complex drawings with many layers may be slower to render on lower-powered devices.
Need to share CAD drawings with clients?
Swyvl delivers DXF files in a branded browser portal — alongside point clouds, GeoTIFFs, and reports in one link.
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