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Updated: 2026-10-23

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AutoCAD file repair tool

Quick guide to export data from corrupted *.dwg files of AutoCAD projects/drawings of version 2000 and higher:

  1. Download, install and open the DWG Repair Toolbox from the site: https://www.repairtoolbox.com/download/DWGRepairToolboxInstall.exe
  2. Select the damaged *.dwg file on the first page of the wizard.
  3. Click the Analyze button.
  4. Click the Start recovery button to export data.
How to repair a corrupted .dwg file of AutoCAD program
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How to repair a corrupted .dwg file of AutoCAD program

DWG Repair Toolbox designed for recovering corrupted drawing files of AutoCAD.

DWG file repair tool for damaged AutoCAD drawing projects

Main capabilities of the AutoCAD DWG repair tool:

  1. *.DWG files repair tool works with files created in AutoCAD versions 2000, 2000i, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 and later.
  2. No special skills required: the *.dwg file repair process is completed in a few simple steps.
  3. Automatically identifies the version number of the corrupted file.
  4. Additional settings for even greater accuracy or speed of file repair.
  5. Export repaired data to AutoCAD.
  6. Ability to select AutoCAD version for export where multiple versions are installed.
  7. Preview the corrupted image with options to rescale and rotate.
  8. Work with 2D and 3D drawings.

How to repair dwg file that contain error and incorrect information?

With DWG Repair Toolbox you can repair AutoCAD file in few clicks. Just download, install and select corrupted drawing in AutoCAD file repair tool. The dwg file repair tool will recover information automatically and export recovered data into AutoCAD later.

Requirements

  1. For effective DWG corrupt file repair, AutoCAD must be installed on your computer
  2. Windows 98/Me/2000/XP/Vista/7/8/10/11 or
  3. Windows Server 2003/2008/2012/2016 and above
Note:
  • The program can only recover files of the AutoCAD version 15 (AutoCAD 2000) and higher. The program does not recover AutoCAD data files of earlier versions.
  • Our software support export a recovered data into AutoCAD 2000 or higher.
  • Our software cannot export a recovered data into AutoCAD LT. OLE Automation are blocked in AutoCAD LT.
  • How to repair DWG file that contain error and incorrect information? DWG file repair tool attempt to auto detect a version of source graphics. If you know a version of file then please setup a version in menu. Program will work faster manual setup of file version.

Buying DWG Repair Toolbox

Personal License $25

For personal use for noncommercial purposes

Business License $39

For legal use in enterprise, commercial and governmental environments

Site License $49

For using on several computers of the customer (up to 100 electronic devices) in one building or distributed between several buildings

Cost of online file recovery

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Buying the License Renewal of DWG Repair Toolbox

Purchase the License Renewal 1 Year Online

Personal License $12

For personal use for noncommercial purposes

Business License $19

For legal use in enterprise, commercial and governmental environments

Site License $25

For using on several computers of the customer (up to 100 electronic devices) in one building or distributed between several buildings

How it Works?

  1. Download software from websiteDownload

  2. Start Install software:

    1. Press on downloaded installation file in browser
    2. Select a downloaded installation file in Windows Explorer and press Enter or double click on it
  3. Please confirm warning message

    open file
  4. Run installation wizard

  5. Run program:

    1. Double click on icon on desktop
    2. or
    3. Select from main menu: Start | Programs | DWG Repair Toolbox | DWG Repair Toolbox.
    start dwg
  6. Please select a damaged DWG file on first page of repair wizard in DWG Repair Toolbox

    select file
  7. Press Analyze button

    analyze button
  8. Please confirm a start of recovery process

    confirm
  9. On second page you can preview a recovered drawing. You move, rotate and zoom image by use keys and mouse

    viewdata
  10. Press Start recovery button to export drawing into AutoCAD directly

    start recovery
  11. On last page you find a detailed report about recovering

    log

Errors

With DWG Repair Toolbox you can fix next errors:

  • Drawing file is not valid
  • Internal Error
  • Non Autodesk DWG
  • File will not open
  • File hangs or crashes AutoCAD
  • Unexplained file size increase
  • Display/regen problems
  • Drawing elements missing

Screenshots

Selection of a damaged DWG file
File analysis
Overview of the recovered data
Export of the recovered DWG data

Video Manual

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Victor G. Bobrov, Senior Software Engineer.

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An expert in data structures, data storage, and file recovery with over 20 years of experience.

Customer's reviews and ratings

Was able to repair a corrupted AutoCAD drawing

Ashlee 09-06-2023