webtech360-cad-reference.dwg
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Open DWG files online
DWG is AutoCAD’s native drawing format and DWT is its template format. Direct browser rendering is disabled here while compatibility and licensing are reviewed; use an authorised desktop or vendor viewer for these files.
Guide only — This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.
Guide only
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Besides this free online viewer, you can open AutoCAD (DWG/DWT) files in desktop apps such as AutoCAD, DWG TrueView, LibreCAD — but here all you need is a web browser.
Sample files for AutoCAD (DWG/DWT)
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webtech360-dwt-sample.dwt
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What is a DWG file?
DWG is AutoCAD’s native drawing format and DWT is its template format. Direct browser rendering is disabled here while compatibility and licensing are reviewed; use an authorised desktop or vendor viewer for these files. The .DWG extension identifies a AutoCAD Drawing file, which is served with the image/vnd.dwg media type.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open AutoCAD (DWG/DWT) files in desktop apps such as AutoCAD, DWG TrueView, LibreCAD — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | AutoCAD (DWG/DWT) — AutoCAD Drawing |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .dwg .dwt |
| MIME type | image/vnd.dwg |
| Developer | Autodesk |
| Category | 3D, CAD & GIS |
| Also opens in | AutoCAD, DWG TrueView, LibreCAD |
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Software and libraries that can open a DWG file
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .DWG file?
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What programs open DWG files?
On the desktop, DWG files typically open in AutoCAD, DWG TrueView, LibreCAD. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.
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