Check a DWG file

Upload a .dwg file to verify it's genuinely a DWG file and see which AutoCAD version it was saved from — read directly from the file's real signature, entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server for this tool.

How to use

  1. Choose a .dwg file from your device.
  2. Click "Inspect file" — it's checked instantly in your browser.
  3. See whether it's a genuine DWG file, its AutoCAD version, and its file size.

FAQ

Does this upload my DWG file anywhere?

No. The file is read and checked entirely in your browser — nothing is sent to our servers or any third party for this tool.

How do you detect the AutoCAD version?

Every DWG file starts with a 6-character code that identifies the AutoCAD release it was saved from (for example AC1027 for AutoCAD 2013–2017). This tool reads that code directly — it is not a guess.

What does "unrecognized" mean?

The file has a genuine DWG signature, but its specific version code isn't one of the published AutoCAD release codes this tool checks against — this can happen with very new or unusual DWG variants.