Tech riderRev. 30 Sept 2026
ODA File Converter
- 1Runs onAndroid, Linux, Mac, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan
- 3Format scopecad
- 4Batch conversionYes
- 5Supported platformsWindows, Mac, Linux
5 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: opendesign.com

Overview
ODA File Converter is ranked #5 of 31 in CAD viewer software on Specifiction. It runs on Android, Linux, macOS, Windows. There is a free plan.
ODA File Converter plans and pricing
All plansODA File Converter Free Free download; non-commercial use only for non-members opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
Compared on CAD viewer software
- Free plan
- Yesopendesign.com
- Format scope
- cadopendesign.com
- Batch conversion
- Yesopendesign.com
- Supported platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linuxopendesign.com
Facts
- Purpose
- ODA File Converter converts between different versions of .dwg and .dxf files.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Interfaces
- The application has both a graphical interface and a command-line interface.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Batch processing
- It processes matching files from a source directory and saves them to a target directory in the chosen output version and type.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- File filters
- The input file filter defaults to *.dwg;*.dxf and can be specified by the user.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Recursive processing
- An optional recursive flag processes subdirectories within the source directory.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Audit and repair
- An optional audit flag applies an audit/repair operation to each file as it is loaded.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Windows support
- The listed Windows download supports Windows 10 or later on x64.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- macOS support
- The listed Mac downloads support macOS 13.0 or later on Apple silicon and Intel.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Linux support
- Linux packages are listed for x64 systems, with GLIBC 2.28 or higher required; AppImage is offered as a portable package.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Distribution
- ODA says File Converter is an example project and free download that demonstrates ODA SDKs, and that it does not distribute the converter itself.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Use limitation
- Non-members may use ODA File Converter only for non-commercial applications.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Maker
- Open Design Alliance describes itself as a non-profit technology consortium focused on CAD and BIM interoperability.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded and location
- ODA says it was founded in 1998 as the OpenDWG Alliance and has operated from Phoenix, Arizona since 2000.opendesign.com · 30 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Scottsdale, Arizona, United Statesopendesign.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Founded
- 1998opendesign.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- opendesign.com/guestfiles/oda_file_converter· checked 30 Sept 2026
- opendesign.com/faq/question/what-are-oda-viewer-and-od· checked 30 Sept 2026
- opendesign.com/About· checked 30 Sept 2026
- opendesign.com/blog/2011/november/oda-moves-phoenix-az· checked 30 Sept 2026
- opendesign.com/guestfiles/oda_file_converter· checked 28 Sept 2026
- opendesign.com/guestfiles/oda_drawings_explorer· checked 28 Sept 2026


