ImageBinary

`image/vnd.dwg`

AutoCAD Drawing

Reference for image/vnd.dwg, the MIME type for AutoCAD DWG drawing files used in architecture and engineering.

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Expected extensions: .dwg

HTTP Content-Type Header

HTTP Header

Content-Type: image/vnd.dwg

Associated File Extensions

.dwg

Quick Facts

MIME Type	image/vnd.dwg
Category	Image
Type	Binary
Extensions	.dwg

Common Usage

DWG is the native file format for AutoCAD and the de facto standard for 2D and 3D CAD drawings. It is used extensively in architecture, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, and construction for blueprints, floor plans, and technical drawings.

Code Examples

HTML

<!-- Link or embed with explicit type -->
<link rel="stylesheet" href="file.dwg" type="image/vnd.dwg">

<!-- Or for script/media elements -->
<script type="image/vnd.dwg" src="file.dwg"></script>

Node.js

// Express.js
app.get('/file', (req, res) => {
  res.type('image/vnd.dwg');
  res.send(data);
});

// Node.js http
res.writeHead(200, { 'Content-Type': 'image/vnd.dwg' });

nginx

# nginx.conf — add to types block or use default
types {
    image/vnd.dwg  dwg;
}

# Or set for a specific location
location /api/ {
    default_type image/vnd.dwg;
}