DWG is a proprietary binary file format for storing two- and three-dimensional design data and metadata. It allows users to create detailed drawings and designs for products, machines, and buildings. The DWG file contains all the information needed to describe the shape, dimensions, annotations, and metadata of the designed objects. DWG format is compatible with many 3D drawing and CAD programs, making it easy to transfer drawings between programs.
A DGN file is a binary format that stores 2D and 3D design data, such as drawings, models, and geometric shapes. Like AutoCAD’s DWG format, DGN files are linked to Bentley’s MicroStation, a widely used CAD software for architects, engineers, and designers. One key advantage of DGN files is their compatibility with other CAD programs, making them useful for collaborative design projects.
To convert files from DWG to DGN use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any DWG photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the DWG pics you want to convert.
After uploading the DWG image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select DGN.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted DGN file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the DGN file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a DWG file as a DGN file, you first convert it to DGN and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from DWG to DGN, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the DWG file, Download the DGN file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of DGN is its compatibility with other CAD software. The main disadvantage of DWG is that it is a proprietary format, which may not be as easily accessible in non-AutoCAD applications. Converting DWG to DGN is suitable when the objective is to ensure compatibility between different CAD platforms, such as transitioning from AutoCAD to Bentley’s MicroStation, for collaborative design projects.