How to view a .DRW file online
From an unreadable file to a sharp preview in seconds.
Open your .DRW
Drag a .DRW file onto the box, or choose it from your device.
View the artwork
Your .DRW file is rendered to a sharp preview, whatever it was created with.
Zoom, inspect, export
Choose the resolution, zoom into details, check the bounding box and creator, then save as PNG or PDF.
What is a .DRW file?
A DRW file is a vector drawing. The extension is shared by several unrelated programs, most commonly Micrografx Designer (now handled by Corel DESIGNER) and the Pro/ENGINEER CAD system (now PTC Creo). To open one, identify which program made it, then use the matching software. Many legacy DRW files no longer open in modern software, so the practical fix is often to ask the sender for a PDF or SVG export.
Programs that open .DRW files
| Full name | Micrografx Designer / Corel DESIGNER Drawing (vector) |
|---|---|
| Developer | Micrografx (later Corel Corporation) |
| First released | late 1980s (Micrografx Designer for Windows) |
| Category | Vector |
| MIME type | image/x-drw |
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Can I open an .AI file without Illustrator?
Yes. Illustrator files saved with "Create PDF Compatible File" (the default since CS) contain a full PDF, which we render with pdf.js. Older PostScript-based AI files are rendered with Ghostscript. Layers and editable paths aren't shown; you get an accurate picture of the artwork.
Why does my EMF or WMF look slightly different?
Windows metafiles are drawn by our own renderer, which handles shapes, lines, fills, text and bitmaps, but not every rarely used GDI feature (clipping regions, raster operations, EMF+ effects). The file details list anything that was skipped.
Is my .DRW file uploaded anywhere?
No. Everything runs as WebAssembly and JavaScript. The first EPS or PS file downloads its renderer (about 16 MB) once; after that it's cached.
Can I convert EPS to PNG or PDF?
Yes. Pick a resolution (up to 600 dpi) and press PNG, or press PDF to get a vector PDF made by Ghostscript.
Does it play Flash (.SWF) files?
Yes, with Ruffle, an open-source Flash emulator. Most animations and many games work; complex ActionScript 3 content may not.
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