Convert PNG to AutoCAD DXF Format for Free

How to Convert your PNG to DXF Online?

Here are three simple steps to create an DXF file from a PNG file.

Upload a PNG

Click the "Upload a File" button and select PNG to upload. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Select your Options

Set the dimensions and other options, and click the "Convert to DXF" button to convert your PNG to DXF.

Download your DXF

Click the download link once completed to receive your DXF file.

PNG to DXF Conversion Options

Mode

The Mode setting is used by the tool to inform it of the best way to vectorize the image by providing it with clues as to the type of image being submitted. The Auto mode attempts to find the most suitable settings for the image uploaded. There are, however, other options to help fine-tune this process, which we explain in more detail in the Tool Options section below.

Hole Reduction

With this setting, it is possible to reduce the inclusion of small holes within the final vector file caused by small, contrasting areas of the source PNG file, which can be useful in situations where the source image has not been optimized for use with the tool.

Merge Similar Colors

Use this value to merge similar colors; this is useful if the image is of low quality. A higher number can help reduce the effects of anti-aliasing in the PNG image.

Remove Background

When this option is enabled, the tool will automatically attempt to make the background of your image transparent.

Specify Color

Manually specify your image background color rather than our tool trying to automatically work it out.

Color

If the tool is unable to identify the background and you know the background color, you can specify it here.

Tolerance

This value can be adjusted to control the background removal tolerance. The higher the value, the more background is removed.

A higher value is useful for creating smoother results if your image is anti-aliased.

File Format Information for PNG to DXF

Extension	PNG
Full Name	Portable Network Graphics
Type	Image
Mime Type	image/png
Format	Binary
Tools	PNG Converters, Create Cookie Cutter, PNG Viewer
Open With	Paint.NET, Photoshop

Description

The PNG graphics file format is a commonly used format for storing 2D images, which can be highly compressed by the use of a palette if the image has a sufficiently low number of colors (256 colors in general). The PNG file is then further compressed using the DEFLATE compression algorithm to ensure small file sizes that are fast to download.

PNG files are seen as the logical successor to the GIF image file format and was devised in the mid-1990s as a superior format to GIF. PNG files are generally used for company logos, icons, and other non-photographic image content. Saving a digital photo in the PNG format will create a much larger file than an equivalent JPG image, hence the PNG format being unsuitable for most digital photo content.

Extension	DXF
Full Name	Drawing Exchange Format
Type	CAD
Mime Type	image/x-dxf
Format	Binary
Tools	DXF Converters, DXF Viewer
Open With	Free CAD, Auto CAD

Description

The DXF file format was first introduced in 1982 as part of Autodesk's AutoCAD software. DXF files were intended at the time to allow data interchange between AutoCAD and other CAD-related applications. The format has evolved over the years, with the most recent version coming in 2007.

DXF files can contain either text or binary content describing blocks, entities, objects, and other information using a "tagging" system. The DXF format is still popular today and can be opened with most popular CAD applications.

PNG to DXF, How Does It Work?

Our tool analyzes your PNG file for shapes, outlines, and text, which it then recreates in a compatible CAD format suitable for conversion to the DXF format for use within AutoCAD. The tool will automatically attempt to detect and remove any background color and only import important shapes contained within your image.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I convert my PNG file to DXF?

First click the "Upload..." button, select your PNG file to upload. Select any configuration options. When the PNG to DXF conversion has completed, you can download your DXF file straight away.

How long does it take to convert my PNG to DXF?

We aim to process all PNG to DXF conversions as quickly as possible, this usually takes around 5 seconds but can be more for larger more complex files so please be patient.

How accurate is the PNG to DXF conversion?

We aim to create the most accurate conversions with our tools. Our tools are under constant development with new features and improvements being added every week.

Is it safe to convert my PNG to DXF on ImageToStl.com?

Yes, of course! We do not store the PNG file you submit to us. The resulting DXF file, once created is deleted 15 minutes after upload and the download link will expire after this time.

Do I need a high-spec. computer to use the PNG to DXF converter?

No. All our conversion tools process your PNG file on our dedicated conversion servers, meaning you can use our tools on low-spec computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices and receive your converted DXF file quickly.

Can I convert my PNG to DXF on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our PNG to DXF tool will run on any system with a modern web browser. No specialist software is needed to run any of our conversion tools.

What if I am using an Ad Blocker, will that affect things?

Yes. Although you can use an Ad Blocker, if you like our PNG conversion tool please consider white-listing our site. When an Ad Blocker is enabled there are some conversion limits on some of our tools and processing/conversion times will be longer.

Can I get support with converting my PNG to DXF?

Yes. When you have converted your PNG to DXF, there is a "Feedback" option that you can use to let us know of any issues you encountered when converting your file.