When you order a digital floor plan, you’ll be asked which format you need — or offered a choice. The three most common are JPG, PDF, and DWG. Each serves a different purpose. Using the wrong one for your situation causes problems.<\/p>\n
This guide explains what each format is, when to use it, and what to ask for when ordering.<\/p>\n
At Replanera, all three are included in the standard price. You don’t need to choose.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts — Floor Plan File Formats<\/strong>
\n– JPG<\/strong>: image format. Use for property listings, social media, and any non-editable display purpose
\n– PDF<\/strong>: vector document. Use for printing at any size, permit applications, formal documentation
\n– DWG<\/strong>: native AutoCAD format. Use for construction, renovation, engineering work — fully editable in CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD<\/a>)
\n– DXF<\/strong>: open CAD format compatible with most CAD software, available on request
\n– Replanera includes JPG, PDF, and DWG at the same price — you do not need to choose
\n– AutoCAD 2010 is the default DWG version (readable by all current CAD software); other versions on request<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nJPG — For Listings and Sharing<\/h2>\n
What it is<\/h3>\n
A JPG is an image file. Your floor plan is saved as a flat picture — the same way a photograph is stored. Any image viewer can open it. Any website can display it. You can email it, embed it in a presentation, or upload it directly to a listing portal.<\/p>\n
When to use it<\/h3>\n
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- Property listings<\/strong> — listing portals accept JPG. Upload it alongside your property photos.<\/li>\n
- Sales brochures and presentations<\/strong> — drop a JPG into a Word, PowerPoint, or Canva document.<\/li>\n
- Email and messaging<\/strong> — quick to send, opens on any device.<\/li>\n
- Social media<\/strong> — posting a property or project on Instagram or Facebook.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Limitation<\/h3>\n
A JPG is a static image. You can’t edit it, extract measurements from it, or open it in CAD software. It’s a viewing format, not a working format.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts — Floor Plan File Formats<\/strong>
\n– JPG<\/strong>: image format. Use for property listings, social media, and any non-editable display purpose
\n– PDF<\/strong>: vector document. Use for printing at any size, permit applications, formal documentation
\n– DWG<\/strong>: native AutoCAD format. Use for construction, renovation, engineering work — fully editable in CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD<\/a>)
\n– DXF<\/strong>: open CAD format compatible with most CAD software, available on request
\n– Replanera includes JPG, PDF, and DWG at the same price — you do not need to choose
\n– AutoCAD 2010 is the default DWG version (readable by all current CAD software); other versions on request<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nPDF — For Documents and Print<\/h2>\n
What it is<\/h3>\n
PDF is a universal document format. It displays consistently on every device and operating system. Unlike JPG, a PDF can contain vector graphics — lines, text, and shapes that stay sharp at any zoom level or print size.<\/p>\n
When to use it<\/h3>\n
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- Printing<\/strong> — PDFs print at full quality regardless of paper size.<\/li>\n
- Permit applications<\/strong> — most planning portals require PDF uploads.<\/li>\n
- Documentation and archiving<\/strong> — for legal files, homeowners’ association records, or long-term property documentation.<\/li>\n
- Multi-page document sets<\/strong> — floor plans, elevations, and site plans can be combined into one multi-page PDF.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Limitation<\/h3>\n
A standard PDF floor plan isn’t editable. You can view, print, and share it. But you can’t open it in a CAD program and change the geometry. For that, you need DWG.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts — Floor Plan File Formats<\/strong>
\n– JPG<\/strong>: image format. Use for property listings, social media, and any non-editable display purpose
\n– PDF<\/strong>: vector document. Use for printing at any size, permit applications, formal documentation
\n– DWG<\/strong>: native AutoCAD format. Use for construction, renovation, engineering work — fully editable in CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD<\/a>)
\n– DXF<\/strong>: open CAD format compatible with most CAD software, available on request
\n– Replanera includes JPG, PDF, and DWG at the same price — you do not need to choose
\n– AutoCAD 2010 is the default DWG version (readable by all current CAD software); other versions on request<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nDWG — For Construction and CAD<\/h2>\n
What it is<\/h3>\n
DWG is the native file format of AutoCAD — the standard software used by architects, structural engineers, MEP engineers, and construction firms. A DWG file stores the plan as individual editable objects: lines, arcs, text, dimensions. All of it is fully editable in CAD software.<\/p>\n
DWG files open in AutoCAD, ZWCAD, BricsCAD, LibreCAD, FreeCAD, and most other CAD programs.<\/p>\n
When to use it<\/h3>\n
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- Construction and renovation projects<\/strong> — contractors, heating engineers, electricians, and plumbers all work in CAD.<\/li>\n
- Architectural design work<\/strong> — when an architect is designing changes to an existing building, they work from an existing-state DWG file.<\/li>\n
- Future modifications<\/strong> — if there’s any chance you’ll need to edit the floor plan later, a DWG preserves that ability.<\/li>\n
- Engineering documentation<\/strong> — heating, ventilation, electrical, and structural plans are drawn on top of a base floor plan in DWG.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Limitation<\/h3>\n
DWG files require CAD software to open. They’re not useful for listings, printing, or sharing with non-technical users.<\/p>\n
\nKey Facts — Floor Plan File Formats<\/strong>
\n– JPG<\/strong>: image format. Use for property listings, social media, and any non-editable display purpose
\n– PDF<\/strong>: vector document. Use for printing at any size, permit applications, formal documentation
\n– DWG<\/strong>: native AutoCAD format. Use for construction, renovation, engineering work — fully editable in CAD software (Autodesk AutoCAD<\/a>)
\n– DXF<\/strong>: open CAD format compatible with most CAD software, available on request
\n– Replanera includes JPG, PDF, and DWG at the same price — you do not need to choose
\n– AutoCAD 2010 is the default DWG version (readable by all current CAD software); other versions on request<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n
\nWhich Format Do You Need?<\/h2>\n