DXF Guides

Import a DXF into Fusion 360 as a sketch, fix scale and open profiles, extrude it into a 3D part and export clean DXF files back out for laser and CNC.

Import DXF files into free Inkscape with the right scale, fix common problems, and save clean DXF files for laser cutters, CNC and Cricut. Step by step.

Open DXF files in Adobe Illustrator with the right scale, clean up CAD lines, and export DXF for laser cutting. Simple steps with the import options explained.

Import DXF files into LightBurn the right way. Fix scale, colors, open shapes and duplicate lines, then set cut and engrave layers for clean laser results.

Open DXF files in Silhouette Studio Basic Edition, fix the size, set cut lines and solve common problems. Step by step for Cameo, Portrait and Curio users.

Learn how to upload DXF files to Cricut Design Space, fix size and layer problems, and choose between DXF and SVG for clean cuts on your Cricut machine.

Where to find free DXF files for laser cutting, CNC and plasma, how to check licenses, and how to test a DXF before you cut so you never waste material.

Open DXF files on Android phones and tablets for free. Use Chrome, Google Drive or Files by Google with a browser viewer. Zoom, measure and share easily.

Open DXF files on iPhone and iPad without an app. Save the file to Files, open it in Safari and zoom, measure and share. Plus fixes for common problems.

Mac Preview cannot open DXF files. Here is how to open DXF on a Mac for free with a browser viewer, LibreCAD, QCAD or Inkscape, step by step.