ODA File Converter

What it is

ODA File Converter changes .dwg and .dxf files from one version to another. It offers a graphical interface as well as a command-line interface, and can process matching files from a source directory into a target directory using a chosen output version and file type. Users can set the input filter, which defaults to *.dwg;*.dxf, and can optionally process subdirectories or run an audit/repair operation as files load. Downloads are listed for Windows, macOS, and Linux. The listed Windows version supports Windows 10 or later on x64; Mac downloads require macOS 13.0 or later on Apple silicon or Intel. Linux packages are for x64 and require GLIBC 2.28 or higher, with an AppImage offered as a portable option. ODA describes the converter as an example project and free download demonstrating its SDKs, and says it does not distribute the converter itself. Non-members may use it only for non-commercial applications. The listed plan is 0.00 USD per free.

Who it suits. It suits people who need to convert or batch-process DWG and DXF files, provided non-members use it for non-commercial applications. The listed downloads cover Windows, macOS, and Linux.

Verdict

ODA File Converter provides version conversion and batch handling for DWG and DXF files across the listed desktop platforms. Its non-commercial-use restriction for non-members is important to consider before using it for work.

Plans and prices

From ODA File Converter's own pricing page, checked 30 Sept 2026. Every plan

What the maker publishes

Audit and repair

An optional audit flag applies an audit/repair operation to each file as it is loaded. source

Audit and repair

The audit option applies an audit or repair operation while each file is loaded. source

Automation caveat

ezdxf warns that invoking an external converter executable creates a security risk if its path can be changed. source

Batch inputs

Conversion jobs select a source directory, target directory, file filter, output version/type, recursion setting and audit setting. source

Batch processing

It processes matching files from a source directory and saves them to a target directory in the chosen output version and type. source

Commercial-use restriction

Users who are not ODA members may use the example downloads only for non-commercial applications. source

Crunchbase company profile

Crunchbase describes Open Design Alliance as an active private nonprofit in Scottsdale and lists an 11–50 employee range. source

Developer samples

ODA documents command-line samples such as OdCopyEx, OdDwfExport, OdColladaExport, OdPdfExport and OdSvgExport for format conversion workflows. source

Distribution

ODA says File Converter is an example project and free download that demonstrates ODA SDKs, and that it does not distribute the converter itself. source

Example-project status

ODA describes File Converter as an example project demonstrating its framework and SDK capabilities. source

File filters

The input file filter defaults to *.dwg;*.dxf and can be specified by the user. source

Founded

1998 source

Founded and location

ODA says it was founded in 1998 as the OpenDWG Alliance and has operated from Phoenix, Arizona since 2000. source

Free availability

The converter is offered as a free download for Windows, Linux and macOS. source

GUI and CLI

The application supplies both a graphical interface and a command-line interface. source

Headless-use limitation

ezdxf reports that Windows suppresses the converter GUI, Linux may need Xvfb, and macOS has no known solution for GUI suppression. source

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States source

Headquarters

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States source