DWG to PDF using Python

Convert AutoCAD drawing files to PDF files

DWG to PDF features

The Python library for converting AutoCAD DWG files to PDF files.

ConvertAPI Python library install

ConvertAPI provides a Python library that allows you to perform a DWG to PDF conversion with just a few lines of code. Convert DWG to PDF documents using Python SDK with no effort at all!

Install with pip:

pip install --upgrade convertapi

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Authenticate your Python library

You can obtain your secret key by signing up for a free account. Once you sign up, you'll receive 250 free conversions instantly! Grab your authentication secret from the account dashboard, and authenticate the ConvertAPI Python library like this:

# get your secret key here: https://www.convertapi.com/a/auth


       import convertapi
       

       convertapi.api_credentials = 'secret_or_token'

Convert DWG to PDF using Python in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this dwg to pdf conversion code snippet into your Python project:

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI JavaScript Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-js

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Node.js Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-nodejs

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI PHP Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-php

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Java Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-java

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI C# Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-dotnet

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Ruby Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-ruby

# Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Python Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-python

// Code snippet is using the ConvertAPI Go Client: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-go

REM Code snippet is using the command line utility program: https://github.com/ConvertAPI/convertapi-cli

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Conversion parameters

SpaceToConvert Collection

Set space type to convert.

Values: default all model

CustomSpaceToConvert String

Set custom layout name to convert by setting it name or index. This property overrides the SpaceToConvert property.

ExportLayers Bool

Export AutoCAD layers.

AutoFit Bool

The converted drawing is detected and adjusted to fit the current page size, with the possibility of changing the page orientation to accommodate the drawing.

PageSize Collection

PDF page size.

Values: default a0 a1 a2 a3 a4 a5 a6 a7 a8 a9 b0 b1 b2 b3 b4 b5 letter legal ledger

PageOrientation Collection

Set PDF page orientation. The property will only work if the PageSize property is also set.

Values: portrait landscape

PageHeight Integer

Custom page height in millimeters (mm). This option override PageSize option.

PageWidth Integer

Custom page width in millimeters (mm). This option override PageSize option.

ColorSpace Collection

Set output color space.

Values: truecolors grayscale monochrome