DWF files are highly compressed, device and software independent, and can include 3D models. The Vectorworks program imports versions 2.5 through 2016, and exports versions 12 through 2016.ĭWF is a format developed by Autodesk to allow efficient sharing of design drawings with colleagues who do not have access to AutoCAD or other design software. As of this writing, the most recent DXF/DWG version is version 2016. Recent versions of AutoCAD have issues when reading some DXF files, such as losing links to images, so DWG is usually a safer choice in that case.

DXF and DWG files contain almost identical information, and both store all of the same objects. DWG is a proprietary, closed format used by Autodesk for its products. DXF is a semi-public standard promoted and controlled by Autodesk, Inc. DXF and DWG are two common file formats used to exchange information between different CAD and drawing programs.