Convert dxf to cgm

Conversion of dxf file format to cgm file format ^beta

Search for dxf to cgm converter or software able to handle these file types.

Convert AutoCAD DXF Drawing Exchange Format to Computer graphics metafile.

We have found 3 software records in our database eligible for .dxf to .cgm file format conversion.

DXF to CGM conversion is typically used for export of simple vectors from DXF CAD Design files to CGM (Computer Graphics Metafile) format. CGM format is historically typical for various Corel apps (or apps Corel bought and rebranded) so if you need to convert dxf to cgm, CorelDRAW is most likely your best option.

Updated: October 13, 2023

Microsoft Windows software - convert dxf to cgm on Windows

CorelDraw Graphics Suite

A set of applications used by professional graphic designers

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
Convert from dxf file	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
to cgm file	No	Yes	Yes	cgm editor	Yes	No	No	No

The tables with software actions are a good pointer for what a certain program does with various file types and often may give users a good hint how to perform certain file conversion, for example the above-mentioned dxf to cgm. However, it is not perfect and sometimes can show results which are not really usable because of how certain programs work with files and the possible conversion is thus actually not possible at all.

Canvas

A drawing software used to create technical illustrations and graphics

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
dxf	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
cgm	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No	No	No

MicroStation

A CAD software from Bentley used for 2D and 3D design and drawing

File extension	Convert	Open	Save	Edit	Create	Import	Export	Extract
dxf	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No
cgm	No	No	No	No	No	Yes	Yes	No

Additional links: Open dxf file, Open cgm file

DXF

Files with dxf extension can be typically found as 2D CAD drawings saved in the Drawing Exchange Format, a common format for exchange of engineering drawings.

CGM

Files with cgm extension can be typically found as graphics files in Computer Graphics Metafile format. It is used for 2D vector graphics, raster graphics, and text, and is defined by ISO/IEC 8632. All graphical elements can be specified in a textual source file that can be compiled into a binary file or one of two text representations.

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