Overview

The main initials for the AutoCAD Drawing Database File are DWG. It falls under the group of data files AutoCAD uses. A DWG file may include a great range of data, including graphs, pictures, maps, and so on. AutoCAD provides the ability to save all the specifics of those designs and generate drawings in two and three dimensions. The file format has several variations; the most current one is DWG 2013. Users can install DWG versions 2000, 2004, 2007, or 2010.

Category

It is counted in the category of CAD files.

Developer

It is Autodesk that takes care of the development and maintenance of DWG files.

Supported Apps

• Adobe Illustrator CC
• Wout Ware DWG DXF Sharp Viewer
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2016
• CADSoftTools ABViewer

MIME Type

It has various MIME types. The list is here-

• application/autocad_dwg
• application/x-acad
• image/vnd.dwg
• drawing/dwg
• image/x-dwg
• application/x-dwg
• application/dwg
• application/x-autocad

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Users can read and view DWG file extensions on many apps-

• Wout Ware DWG DXF Sharp Viewer
• Autodesk AutoCAD 2016
• Adobe Illustrator CC
• CADSoftTools ABViewer