DXF to PNG using Python

The Python SDK for converting AutoCAD drawing files to PNG images.

The Python library for converting AutoCAD DXF files to PNG images.

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ConvertAPI Python library install

ConvertAPI provides a Python library that allows you to perform a DXF to PNG conversion with just a few lines of code. Convert DXF to PNG 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_secret = 'your-api-secret'

Convert DXF to PNG using Python in no time!

Once you have your authentication in place, simply copy-paste this dxf to png 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

Upload the file and see how it works

You can set up the advanced conversion parameters and test the conversion result online using our interactive demo tool. It will auto-generate the code snippet for you!

Advanced DXF to PNG 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.

ImageResolution Integer

Set output image resolution in dpi.

ImageAntialiasing Integer

Control the use of text and graphics subsample antialiasing. The subsampling box size should be 8 bits for optimum text antialiasing, but smaller values can be used for faster rendering.

ColorSpace Collection

Set output color space.

Values: truecolors grayscale monochrome

TransparentColor String

Add alpha channel to image, setting pixels matching color to transparent. Values accepted are RGBA, CMYK hex string, color name or RGB format like this 255,255,255 (RED=255, GREEN=255, BLUE=255) or 255,255,255,150 with alpha chanel.