Plot File Conversion

Convert your plotter files with ViewCompanion

ViewCompanion can convert your plotter, PLT, CGM, Gerber and DWF files to many different output file formats, including Adobe PDF, Adobe PDF/A, TIFF, CALS, Autodesk DWF and Autodesk DXF.
Other output formats are available, please see the product information pages for a full list of output formats (links below).

You have full control over the conversion process and you may change scaling, color, resolution and security settings. You can create secure PDF files with password protection and you can control if the viewer of the created PDF file should be able to modify, print or copy it. Password protected DWF files can also be created.

You can use ViewCompanion to merge separate plot files and create a single multi-page file. The following destination formats are supported for creating multi-page files: PDF, DWF, TIFF and PLT format.


Batch Conversion
All editions include batch mode conversion.

Command line conversion
An extensible command line interface is available, a description of all parameters is available here.

Plot or plt using HPGL,HPGL/2 format conversion to PDF, DXF, TIFF, CALS and much more

Read More About ViewCompanion

ViewCompanion is available in three editions: Standard, Pro and Premium.
The Pro and Premium editions add support for additional file formats and offer more functionality.


To help you compare the editions, two separate pages are available: one outlining the supported file formats for each edition, and another detailing the features and functionality included in each version.

Please read the different product descriptions for more information:

Read more about ViewCompanion Standard
Read more about ViewCompanion Pro
Read more about ViewCompanion Premium


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A fully functional evaluation copy can be downloaded from our web site. The downloaded product will run in evaluation mode for a period of 30 days. You're required to purchase a license, if you want to continue to use the product beyond the 30-days trial period.


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