<p>There are solutions with instant delivery/conversion, and others that take some hours to send you the file. 
I found solutions varying from free online conversion to pricey service.
You may need to do some touch up on the files converted from automated platform before you send it to a CNC or other CAD/CAM machine.
You can check on these platforms:
<a href="http://cadmesh.com" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://cadmesh.com</a>
<a href="https://www.convertcadfiles.com/" rel="nofollow noreferrer">https://www.convertcadfiles.com/</a></p>

<p>Have in mind that, the higher is the model complexity (shape) the harder is to convert the model.
If trying to convert a 3D scanned model, make sure to have a closed mesh and a high-density mesh definition.
Good luck!</p>

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2019-09-20T01:17:25.420Z
2019-09-20T01:17:25.420Z
BrunoCL88
<p>I found this site and tested it a moment ago. I uploaded a simple .STL file (crystal) and had to register as a user (free, unremarkable) in order to perform the conversion.</p>

<p><a href="http://www.cadforum.cz/catalog_en/stl2dwg.asp" rel="nofollow noreferrer">http://www.cadforum.cz/catalog_en/stl2dwg.asp</a></p>

<p>The downloaded file was in .DWG format and opened without a problem in AutoCAD 2013 as a 3d object.</p>

<p>Note the placement of the pivot point in Meshmixer (first image) and the corresponding location in AutoCAD.</p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/lOxeD.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/lOxeD.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

<p><a href="https://i.sstatic.net/MjUrz.png" rel="nofollow noreferrer"><img src="https://i.sstatic.net/MjUrz.png" alt="enter image description here"></a></p>

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2016-04-08T00:30:24.717Z
I managed to download the file as a .DXF. Will that open in AutoCAD?
tdrsam
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2016-04-08T14:00:26.523Z
It should, as well as open in many other CAD type programs. DXF means drawing exchange format.
fred_dot_u
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2016-04-08T00:21:45.963Z
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2016-04-08T00:27:37.123Z
fred_dot_u
<p>I can download a file from Tinkercad as any of these:</p>

<pre><code>.STL
.OBJ
.X3D
.VRML
</code></pre>

<p>Is there a way to convert any of those file types to .DWG?</p>

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Is there a way to convert a file to .dwg?
tdrsam
# Is there a way to convert a file to .dwg?

(Asked by: username_0 on 2016-04-07)

I can download a file from Tinkercad as any of these:
.STL
.OBJ
.X3D
.VRML

Is there a way to convert any of those file types to .DWG?

**Tags:** file-formats

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## 2 answers

### Answer by username_1 on 2019-09-20. Score: 1

There are solutions with instant delivery/conversion, and others that take some hours to send you the file.
I found solutions varying from free online conversion to pricey service.
You may need to do some touch up on the files converted from automated platform before you send it to a CNC or other CAD/CAM machine.
You can check on these platforms:
<http://cadmesh.com>
<https://www.convertcadfiles.com/>

Have in mind that, the higher is the model complexity (shape) the harder is to convert the model.
If trying to convert a 3D scanned model, make sure to have a closed mesh and a high-density mesh definition.
Good luck!


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### Answer by username_2 on 2016-04-08. Score: 1

I found this site and tested it a moment ago. I uploaded a simple .STL file (crystal) and had to register as a user (free, unremarkable) in order to perform the conversion.

<http://www.cadforum.cz/catalog_en/stl2dwg.asp>

The downloaded file was in .DWG format and opened without a problem in AutoCAD 2013 as a 3d object.

Note the placement of the pivot point in Meshmixer (first image) and the corresponding location in AutoCAD.

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/lOxeD.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/lOxeD.png)

[![enter image description here](https://i.sstatic.net/MjUrz.png)](https://i.sstatic.net/MjUrz.png)

> **Comments:**
> **username_0**: I managed to download the file as a .DXF. Will that open in AutoCAD?  
> **username_2**: It should, as well as open in many other CAD type programs. DXF means drawing exchange format.  

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