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From the tool guide: common questions about SVG to DXF Converter with Unit & Scale Control
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
Why is my DXF the wrong size?
SVG units differ by program. Pick the right 'SVG user unit' or use exact width/height.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes it convert text?
No. Convert text to paths first because it depends on installed fonts.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upAre arcs kept?
SVG arcs become fine polylines; circles stay circles.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
The hardest part of SVG to DXF is getting the size right. SVG files are measured in 'user units' that mean different things in different programs: Inkscape and browsers treat 1 unit as 1/96 inch, Illustrator as 1/72 inch, and files with a viewBox and mm width are different again. This tool lets you declare what a unit means — or leave it on Auto to use the file's own width/height and viewBox — then either enter a scale percentage or type the exact width or height you need in millimetres, centimetres or inches. The result card and preview show the final size before you download.
How to use it, step by step
- Drop in your SVG.
- Set what one SVG unit means (or keep Auto).
- Type the exact width/height or scale you need and read the size card.
- Choose layers and DXF version, then download.
Tips from the guide
- Convert text to outlines (Object to Path) in your editor first.
- Use stroke-colour layers: red for cut, blue for engrave, black for scoring.
- Use 'Join touching segments' if your CAM complains about open contours.
- Always verify one dimension in the target program.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Leaving units on Auto when the SVG has no width/height and no viewBox.
- Forgetting that SVG's y axis points down — it is flipped for you.
- Importing tiny stroke widths expecting them to become geometry — strokes are not converted to outlines.
Who uses it
- Laser-cutter users. Get logos and shapes into LightBurn/LaserGRBL at true size.
- CNC hobbyists. Convert vector art to DXF for CAM software.
- Designers. Hand off artwork to engineers as exact-size DXF.
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- Say what you tried. List the steps you followed and any settings you changed, so replies do not repeat what you already did.
- Share a small example. A short sample input and the output you saw is worth more than a long description. Remove anything private first.
- Mention your setup. Your device, browser and whether you are on a phone or a computer can explain many odd results.
- One question per thread. Separate topics get clearer answers and are easier to find later with the search box above.
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