5 Best Free DWG Version Converter Software For Windows

Here is a list of best free DWG version converter software for Windows. DWG is a binary file format and is used to store 2D and 3D designs and models. However, you can find various different versions of this format like AutoCAD R12 DWG, AutoCAD R13 DWG, 2007 DWG, 2010 DWG, 2013 DWG, etc. The problem is that all the versions of a DWG file are not supported by most DWG compatible software. To rectify this problem, I have created a list of DWG version converters which can convert one version of a DWG file to a different version.

Apart from changing the DWG version, you can also use most of these converters to view and edit DWG files. To view DWG designs, these converters offer viewing tools like Zoom, Orientation, Distraction-Free Environment, etc. Now, to edit DWG file, you can use editing tools such as Cuboid, Layers, Material Editor, Layers, Extrude, Polylines, etc. After viewing and editing, you can easily change the version of a DWG file by using the “save as” option. I have also included the DWG version conversion process in the description of each software, which you can checkout.

Through some software, you can also completely change the format of a DWG file to DXF, DAE, FBX, and other formats. In general, all of these software are capable and simple to use. Go through the list to know more about these software.

My Favorite DWG Version Converter Software For Windows:

pCon.planner is my favorite software because it lets you view, edit, as well as change DWG version. Plus, it is quite simple to use.

Teigha File Converter is another decent software that allows you to convert the version of multiple DWG and DXF files at a time.

You can also check out the list of best free DWG to DXF Converter, DWG to SVG Converter, and DXF to DWG Converter software for Windows.

pCon.planner

pCon.planner is a free DWG version converter software for Windows. This software is mainly used to design the internal structures of buildings and homes in a 3D space. Using it, you can also view as well as edit designs of a DWG file before starting the conversion process. To properly view DWG file models, it offers four different windows namely Top, Perspective, Front, and Right. As it also lets you edit designs, thus you can find various tools to edit designs in it, such as Cuboid, Layers, Material Editor, Polyline, Arc, Rectangle, and more. Another good thing about this software is that it supports multiple output formats such as DAE, FBX, STL, DWT, 3DS, etc.

Now, to change the version of an input DWG file, you can follow the below steps.

How to convert DWG version using pCon.planner:

• Launch this software and go to File > Open option to load a DWG file.
• Now, you can view and edit input DWG file design using available tools.
• After editing the design, go to Save as option and select one of various available DWG file versions like DWG 2000, DWG 2004, DWG 2007, DWG 2010, etc.
• At last, click on the OK button to convert DWG file version.

Additional Features:

• Image: Using it, you can save a 3D model or design in the form of a 2D image.
• View: It allows you to view a 3D model with various added elements like texture, light source, shadows, colors, etc.
• Animation: It allows you to create a 3D animation of a model present in a DWG or other supported files.

Final Thoughts:

It is a good DWG version converter that also allows you to view and edit input DWG file models.

Teigha File Converter

Teigha File Converter is a free DWG version converter software for Windows. Using it, you can also convert the version of a DXF file and perform both DWG to DXF and DXF to DWG conversions. Some of the DWG and DXF file versions which it supports are 2000 DWG, 2004 DWG, 2007 DWG, 2010 DWG, 2013 DWG, R13 ASCII DXF, R14 ASCII DXF, 2000 ASCII DXF, etc. The good thing about this software is that it supports batch format conversion that allows you to convert versions of multiple DWG files at a time.

How to convert DWG version using Teigha File Converter:

• Open the interface of this software and specify the input folder path containing one or more DWG files in the Input Folder field.
• Next, specify the destination location path to save output DWG files in the Output Folder field.
• After that, select a version of the DWG file from the Output Version menu.
• Lastly, press the Start button to quickly change the version of multiple DWG files at a time.

Final Thoughts:

It is a dedicated DWG and DXF file version conversion software that you can use with ease.

DwgSee Plus

DwgSee Plus is yet another free DWG version converter software for Windows. It is also a great DWG and DXF viewer software in which you can view and analyze designs of DWG and DXF files. To view and analyze designs, it offers viewing tools like Zoom (to closely view the design), Background Color (to adjust the background color to highlight the main design), Layers Manager (to enable or disable a layer of the design), etc. In addition to various viewing tools, it also provides a multi-tab interface that enables you to work on multiple DWG files at a time.

Some of the DWG file versions to which you can change your DWG file are AutoCAD R12 DWG, AutoCAD R13 DWG, AutoCAD R14 DWG, AutoCAD R15 DWG, and AutoCAD R18 DWG. Through this software, you cannot only convert the version of a DWG file but also change it to a DXF file format.

How to convert DWG version using DwgSee Plus:

• Launch DwgSee Plus and click on the Open option to load a DWG file of any version.
• Next, you can use available viewing tools to properly view a DWG file design.
• After that, go to Save As option and choose a DWG file version according to your requirements.
• In the end, click on the OK button to start the DWG version conversion process.

Additional Features:

• Summary Info: Using it, you can find various information about input DWG files such as database file name, last modified date, file size, hyperlink base, original file version, etc.
• File Dependency: It helps you locate all the programs on which a DWG or DXF file is dependent.

Final Thoughts:

It is a nice DWG version converter that also offers a great DWG model and design viewing experience.

DWG FastView

DWG FastView is the next free DWG version converter software for Windows. As its name implies, it is primarily a DWG viewer software in which you can view models and design of a DWG file. Besides DWG, you can also use it to view designs of a DXF file. To view DWG and DXF file designs, it provides tools like Pan (to move design or model over the viewing area), Layers (to view some or all the layers of a model), Zoom (to closely analyze a model), Clean Screen (to remove all distractions from the screen), etc. After viewing the DWG file model, you can change the default DWG file version to one of these formats namely AutoCAD 2000 DWG, AutoCAD 2004 DWG, AutoCAD 2007 DWG, AutoCAD 2010 DWG, and AutoCAD 2013 DWG.

How to convert DWG version using DWG FastView:

• Launch this software and click on the Open option to load a DWG file.
• Now, you can view and analyze designs and models present in a DWG file using various available viewing tools.
• Next, go to File menu > Save as option to open up the Save drawing as window.
• After that, select one of many available DWG file formats.
• Lastly, click on the Save button to initiate the DWG version conversion process.

Final Thoughts:

It is a straightforward DWG version conversion software through which you can also view designs contained by DWG and DXF files.

Geo.De.Sy

Geo.De.Sy is one more free DWG version converter software for Windows. It is also a powerful 3D design and model maker software in which you can create a design from scratch. Using the designing tools of this software, you can also modify designs of an input DWG file. Some of the editing tools provided by this software are Line, Polyline, Arc, 3D Surfaces, Fillet, Stretch, Slice, and Move. This software also offers various design viewing tools (Render, Wire 2D, Top View, Side View,) which allow you to properly view a model. After viewing and editing the input DWG file design, you can save the design in one of the various available versions of DWG like DWG 2000, DWG 2004, DWG 2007, DWG 12, etc.

How to convert DWG version using Geo.De.Sy:

• Start this software and use the Open option to load a DWG file in it.
• After that, use viewing and editing tools to view the DWG file model and to make modifications to its design.
• Now, use the save as option to save the design in one of the various available versions of DWG.
• Lastly, press the Save button to change the DWG file version.

Additional Features:

• Distance: With the use of this feature, you can accurately measure the distance between any two parts of a design or model.
• Layer Properties: It is a simple tool that allows you to enable or disable certain layers of a model.

Final Thoughts:

It is another good DWG version converter software that also offers a great model viewing and editing environment.