How to convert your LAY file
- Click the "Select File" button above, and choose your LAY file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert LAY to another file type
The converter easily converts your LAY file to various formats—free and online. No Word or extra software needed.
- LAY to PDF
- LAY to TMP
- LAY to TEMP
- LAY to CACHE
- LAY to LOG
- LAY to BAK
- LAY to OLD
- LAY to NEW
- LAY to PART
- LAY to DOWNLOAD
- LAY to CRDOWNLOAD
- LAY to LOCK
Convert a file to LAY
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the LAY file type—in the best quality.
- DEVICE to LAY
- CACHE to LAY
- SOCK to LAY
- SYMLINK to LAY
- PID to LAY
- MOUNT to LAY
- FIFO to LAY
- LOG to LAY
- PIPE to LAY
- TMP to LAY
- JUNCTION to LAY
- TEMP to LAY
About LAY files
LAY file types are a proprietary format developed by Autodesk for its AutoCAD software. They are used to store data related to the design of a drawing or project, such as layers, blocks, and text styles. While the format is not widely used outside of AutoCAD, it can be converted to other file types with the right software.
The most common file extensions associated with LAY files are DWG and DXF. These can be converted to other formats, such as SVG, PNG, and JPEG, using software such as AutoCAD, Solidworks, and CorelDraw.
When converting LAY files, it is important to consider the limitations of the target format. For example, some formats may not support certain features, such as layers, which can make the conversion process more difficult. Additionally, some formats may not be able to accurately represent the original design, which can lead to poor results.
Due to the complexity of converting LAY files, it is often easier and more efficient to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru. This allows users to quickly and easily convert their files without having to worry about the complexities of the conversion process.
Use Convert.Guru online viewer to open and convert your LAY file.
Similar file types are LAY6, RAR, ZIP, SPL7, PDF, SPL, LAYOUT, JPG, LYT, GBR, pdsprj, BRD, SIG, DIP, TXT, BAK, EXE, SVG, PNG, PLAN, LBK.
The LAY Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began over 25 years ago in California with Tom Simondi’s file-format database. A former contributor to Space Shuttle development and a software pioneer of the 1980s, Simondi established a trusted resource for file type analysis that was even referenced by Microsoft Windows XP. Today, we use modern technology to process and convert thousands of file formats while continually improving our LAY converter.