Convert PDF to DWG and DXF online with Cometdocs.

Again I am writing about useful tools how to convert a PDF drawing to DWG but in this post is about online.

PDF files are hard to edit and change. This is especially true when it comes to drawings converted into PDF, which are almost impossible to edit without using specialized software. AutoCAD is one such software that can be used, but it is also fairly expensive software that not everyone owns or can afford to have.

That is why we are going to present to you witha great toolfor converting PDF drawings into AutoCAD format files.

Cometdocs is a free online file converter, storage and sharing tool.  One of its supported conversion formats is PDF to AutoCAD. The tool can be used for free with and without registration. Registration offers more possibilities, like storing files of up to 1 GB online and sharing them publicly or privately with friends. Overall, it is a neat tool and that is why we are going to present you a tutorial on how to use it in converting PDFs into DWG or DXF formats.

The first thing you need to know is that the tool supports PDFs designed with AutoCAD software.  Once you are at the Cometdocs website, click on Add/Drop files to upload your file.

Wait a couple of minutes for the file to upload and then drag the file to the Convert tab. A list of available conversion formats for that file type will appear. Scroll down the list to choose your desired format, in this case DWG or DXF.

As you can, see the list is pretty comprehensive and lots of formats are offered, including MS Word and Excel, ODT, TXT and more.

Now, enter your email address and click on Convert. Wait a couple of minutes and go check your email, where a link to the newly created file should be waiting for you.

In addition, if you are a registered user at Cometdocs, all of your converted files are automatically stored in your account, enabling you to share these files with friends using Cometdocs’ sharing capabilities, or simply keep the files stored in the cloud so that you will have access to them at any given time online.

How To Convert PDF To AutoCAD Formats Using Able2Extract 8

How To Convert PDF To AutoCAD Formats Using Able2Extract 8

Working in the same design niche with others is extremely beneficial, but not without its struggles. Whether you’re sharing tips or helping out on a project, dealing with CAD designs requires a lot of collaboration on drawings before the final drawing is set in stone.

Almost anyone would agree that the toughest part of that process is being able to share drawings successfully between CAD designers. While the PDF format can be a great way to preserve the formatting of original drawings, it can be tough to extract the content in order to work with it.

For times like those, Able2Extract 8 can help. The cross platform PDF converter tool developed by Investintech.com is a PDF converter that can convert to different formats such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Open Office, Text, HTML and more.

Most notably, it can convert PDF to AutoCAD:  PDF to DXF and PDF to DWG. These CAD interchange formats offer up a degree of interoperability between you and another designer (or client), making collaboration on designs that much easier.

Able2Extract 8 will easily allow you to convert the vector graphics and text from the source PDF.  The following process shows you how to convert PDF to DWG.

 
1. Open your PDF in Able2Extract 8.

2. Select the drawing for conversion.

3. Select the PDF to AutoCAD conversion command.  

 

4. Choose your output format—DXF or DWG.  Specify your conversion settings (you can get oriented with Able2Extract’s Convert to AutoCAD options from the main Investintech site), 

 

Click on Convert. Name and save your file to a location of your choice.

After the conversion process is done, you can then import that DXF or DWG file into other CAD applications  for editing.

 

Conversions with Able2Extract can go a long way to make collaborating and working with CAD drawings a breeze. In 3 simple steps, designers can access and further manipulate the design or perform minor edits.

Best of all, this tool is not only limited to Windows. You can get Able2Extract 8 for Windows, Mac OS X or Linux (Ubuntu and Fedora) platforms.  

Try Able2Extract free for 7 days.  The full desktop license is available for $99.95 USD or you can purchase a 30-day license subscription for $34.95.