Choosing an export format: SVG, PDF, PNG or DXF
The converter writes four formats, and which one is right depends entirely on what happens to the drawing next — printing it, pasting it into a document, or reopening it in CAD.
PDF is for sending and printing, PNG for pasting into a report or a slide, SVG for web and design work, and DXF for when the drawing has to stay editable CAD. Beyond that, what separates them is text: SVG and DXF keep it as real text you can select and search, while PDF and PNG render it as an image.
Picking a format
| Format | Kind | Reach for it when | Still editable? | Text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SVG | Vector | Web pages, and handing artwork to a designer | Yes — Illustrator, Inkscape, Figma | Real text |
| PNG | Raster | Dropping into reports, chat, slides | No — pixels only | Rendered as image |
| Vector | Printing, and sending to someone who just needs to look at it | Viewing and printing | Rendered as image | |
| DXF | Vector CAD | Continuing the work in AutoCAD or another CAD tool | Yes — full CAD geometry | Real text |
PNG has a resolution setting — 2× or 3× if the drawing is dense or headed for print.
Which format should I choose?
- SVG
- Scalable vector image — ideal for the web and further editing.
- PNG
- A raster image that opens anywhere. Choose the resolution.
- Print-ready PDF: vector geometry with text embedded as an image.
- DXF
- CAD drawing data (R13) that opens in other CAD software.