Convert.Guru

LAY Converter

Convert LAY files online for free


Drop or upload your .LAY file

How to convert your LAY file

  1. Click Select File above, and choose your LAY file.
  2. You'll see a preview.
  3. 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.


The LAY Converter Story

The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.

When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.

Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best LAY converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.

Drop here