DXF to PS Converter

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Professional Print Output

PostScript is trusted by the printing industry worldwide. Convert your DXF technical drawings to PS for reliable, high-resolution printouts.

Runs in the Cloud

The entire conversion is handled server-side. Upload your DXF, and Convertio does the processing — your local machine stays unburdened.

Dead-Simple Workflow

Upload, pick PS, download. No learning curve, no configuration maze — just a clean path from CAD drawing to print-ready PostScript.

How to convert DXF to PS

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose ps or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your ps file right afterwards

About formats

DXF (Drawing Exchange Format) is a CAD data file format developed by Autodesk, first released in December 1982 with AutoCAD 1.0 to enable interoperability between AutoCAD and other programs. The format exists in two variants: ASCII DXF, a human-readable text file organized into sections (HEADER, TABLES, BLOCKS, ENTITIES, OBJECTS), and binary DXF for faster parsing. Each geometric entity — lines, arcs, circles, polylines, splines, text, dimensions, and 3D solids — is described by group codes paired with values specifying coordinates and properties. DXF versions evolve alongside AutoCAD releases, adding support for new features with each edition. One major advantage is universal CAD compatibility — DXF is supported by virtually every CAD, CAM, and engineering application across all platforms, making it the most widely accepted exchange format for technical drawings. The ASCII variant provides another strength: drawings can be inspected, debugged, and generated programmatically using text processing tools or scripts. DXF serves as a critical bridge enabling architects, engineers, and manufacturers to share precise technical drawings regardless of which software each party uses, and remains the standard for cross-platform CAD data exchange.
Developer: Autodesk
Initial release: December 1982
PS is the standard extension for files written in PostScript, the page description language created by Adobe Systems and first shipped in 1984 with the Apple LaserWriter. A PostScript file is a complete program that describes the precise appearance of a page — text, vector graphics, curves, fills, and even embedded raster images — using a stack-based interpreted language with full programming constructs. When sent to a PostScript-compatible printer or interpreter (such as Ghostscript), the program executes and produces rendered output. PostScript introduced cubic Bezier curves as the standard representation for smooth outlines, a mathematical model that became the foundation for virtually all subsequent vector graphics and font technology including PDF, SVG, and OpenType. The language also serves as a font format: Type 1 PostScript fonts encode glyph outlines as PostScript programs with hinting instructions for sharp rendering at low resolutions, while Type 3 fonts use the full language to define arbitrarily complex glyphs. One advantage is device independence — a PostScript file produces identical output whether rendered on a 300 dpi desktop printer, a high-resolution imagesetter, or a software rasterizer, because it describes shapes mathematically rather than as pixel grids. The human-readable text format provides another practical strength: PS files can be inspected, debugged, and modified with any text editor, and they can be generated programmatically by any software without requiring specialized libraries. PostScript files are widely handled by Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat, preview applications, and numerous publishing and graphics tools.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: 1984

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert DXF to PS?

PostScript is the foundation of professional printing. Converting DXF to PS ensures your technical drawings are ready for high-resolution output at print shops.

What opens PostScript files?

Ghostscript, Adobe Acrobat Distiller, Evince, and most professional prepress software read PS files natively.

Can I print DXF drawings after converting to PS?

That is exactly the point. PS is a page description language — send the converted file directly to any PostScript-compatible printer.

Is DXF to PS conversion free here?

Yes, Convertio offers free DXF to PS conversion. Paid subscriptions cater to users who need more volume or faster processing.

Does the conversion preserve scale?

Vector geometry from your DXF is mapped to PostScript drawing commands. Scale and proportions transfer accurately.

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