Repair your DWG Online

Do you have a DWG CAD file that will not open correctly? If so, our free-to-use DWG repair tool may be able to help. Our tool analyses the content of your DWG CAD file and is able to determine if the file structure (lines, curves, solids, etc.) is valid. Our tool will let you know what is wrong with your DWG file and attempt to fix it.

Or drag and drop your files here to upload.
A maximum of 20 files can be uploaded at once.

Please note: Your DWG, once uploaded to our server, will be deleted 15 minutes after upload.
If our tool offers the option to repair your file, please ensure you download the repaired file within this time period.

How to Repair your DWG Online?

Here are 3 simple steps to repair your DWG using our fast and free repair tool.

Upload your DWG

Click the "Select File" button, then select a DWG file. The maximum file size is 100MB.

Analysis and Repair

Your DWG file will be analysed, and our tool will attempt to repair your DWG file if possible.

Repair or Convert your DWG

Select an option to either repair or convert to receive your repaired DWG file.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it free to use the DWG file repair tool?

Yes! Our DWG repair tool is 100% free to use.

Are there any usage limits when repairing my DWG file?

No, you can repair as many files as you wish. We do not have any limits when using our DWG repair tool.

How long does it take to repair my DWG?

We aim to process DWG repairs as quickly as possible; this usually takes around 5 seconds; however, this may be longer depending on the file size and data needed to be repaired.

What does the DWG repair process involve?

Once your DWG has been selected, it will undergo some initial checks to verify that the file has some basic information. If the initial checks pass, we then upload the file to our servers for more detailed analysis.

Is it safe to repair my DWG on FabConvert.com?

Yes, of course it is! Your DWG, once repaired, is deleted 15 minutes after upload, and any download link will expire after this time.

Can I repair my DWG on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS or Mac OS?

Yes! Our DWG repair tool will run on any system with a modern web browser.

DWG file format information

ExtensionDWG
Full NameDrawing
TypeCAD
Mime Typeapplication/octet-stream
FormatBinary

A DWG file (also known as a Drawing file) is one of the older Computer Aided Design (CAD) formats and is primarily associated with Autodesk's AutoCAD application. The format started out as a format for storing 2D CAD drawings but has evolved to store other CAD-related data, including full 3D CAD models.

The format stores the core CAD data, such as points, lines, elevations, and other 2D and, in more recent versions, 3D modeling data, along with other important metadata related to the drawing. The DWG format is proprietary and is intended for use with the AutoCAD application only.

Although designed for the AutoCAD application, there are other 3D CAD and modeling applications that can open DWG files. As the format is proprietary and has been updated many times over the years, opening a DWG file with any application other than AutoCAD will be met with varying degrees of success.

Repairing a DWG File

DWG CAD File Header Data

CAD files such as DWG contain binary content, which includes a header section. Where a header is present, our DWG repair tool will compare the header contents with what is actually present in the file data to work out the validation status of the file.

Lines, Curves, Solids Etc.

The building blocks of most DWG CAD files are the core elements: curves, surfaces, solids, and others. Our tool will parse the file, and if any issues are found with the containing elements, we will attempt to repair them.

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