How to Save AutoCAD Drawing Files, Export AutoCAD Drawings to PDF, JPG, PNG

This guide explains how to save AutoCAD Drawing Files, Export AutoCAD Drawings to PDF, JPG, PNG, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

Step 1 : Open the drawing in AutoCad 2007 or later, then press Ctrl + P , then the print window will appear.

In the printer name section, you choose one of the three options you want: DWG To PDF , Publish ToWeb JPG or Publish ToWeb PNG.

For example, here I want to convert to JPG format, so I will choose Publish ToWeb JPG.

Step 2: You can choose the resolution of the image in the Paper size section, then you can click Preview to preview the image to be printed.

Step 3: If you're satisfied with the image, click the print icon at the top of the screen

Step 4: A new window will appear, select where to save the file, give the file a name, then click Save

And so we have saved the AutoCad file to JPG successfully:

For PDF and PNG formats, please do the same as above, hope you will find the article useful. Good luck!