Autodesk AutoCAD: Design and drafting software trusted by millions
Autodesk 2D and 3D CAD tools built to accelerate your creativity
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What is Autodesk AutoCAD?
Autodesk AutoCAD equips architects, engineers and construction professionals with precision tools to:
- Design and annotate 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces and mesh objects
- Automate drafting tasks to place objects with AI, compare drawings, create schedules, publish layouts and more
- Maximise productivity with customised workspaces, AutoLISP, APIs and apps
Why Use AutoCAD?
Accelerate your creativity
Use features that unlock insights and automations with the help of Autodesk AI.
Experience true flexibility
Build, customise and run discipline-specific routines for productive workflows.
Connect your teams
Collaborate on the web and mobile to capture, share and review ideas on the go.
Extend functionality with seven toolsets
AutoCAD includes toolsets designed to save you time with enhanced features and intelligent objects.
Increase productivity by 63% on average for tasks completed using one of seven toolsets.*
Architecture toolset
Mechanical toolset
Map 3D toolset
MEP toolset
Electrical toolset
Plant 3D toolset
Raster Design toolset
What you can do with Autodesk AutoCAD
Unlock efficient workflows
AutoCAD enhances your 2D and 3D design experience by giving you the tools to unlock insights and automations with the help of Autodesk AI.
Design and collaborate with flexibility
Work the way you want. Stay connected to projects with one AutoCAD experience on desktop, web and mobile to capture, share and review ideas on the go.
Manage design data across projects
Reliably streamline document review and approval workflows with Autodesk Docs, our cloud-based document management and common data environment available in the AEC Collection.
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Power your productivity with AI
Are you ready to access the latest AI and drafting capabilities that AutoCAD 2025 has to offer?
Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Support and problem solving (US Site)
What is AutoCAD used for?
Who uses Autodesk AutoCAD?
What is the difference between AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT?
What operating systems does Autodesk AutoCAD software run on?
Every Autodesk AutoCAD subscription includes AutoCAD on the web and mobile. AutoCAD on mobile can run on iOS, Android and Windows. See AutoCAD on mobile system requirements (US Site) for version details. Autodesk AutoCAD on the web is supported by 64-bit Google Chrome, 64-bit Mozilla Firefox and 64-bit Microsoft Edge on Windows or Mac. See AutoCAD on web system requirements for version details.
Can I use AutoCAD for free?
How do I download AutoCAD?
Autodesk provides download and installation instructions for individuals and administrators. Your available downloads appear in Autodesk Account. Find your product, select a version, platform, language and download method. For more information, visit the Autodesk Knowledge Network.
Which versions of AutoCAD can I use if I subscribe to the current version?
Can I install Autodesk AutoCAD on multiple computers?
With a subscription to Autodesk AutoCAD software, you can install it on up to three computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software Licence Agreement (US Site) for more information.
How do I convert my AutoCAD free trial to a paid subscription?
Launch your trial software and click ‘Subscribe now’ on the trial screen or buy AutoCAD here. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination that you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.
How much does an AutoCAD subscription cost?
The price of an annual AutoCAD subscription is
Does AutoCAD run on Mac?
AutoCAD runs on Apple® macOS® and Microsoft® Windows®. AutoCAD for macOS runs natively on Apple silicon. It supports the M-series chips including M1 and M2. See AutoCAD system requirements for more details.
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Join the millions of people who use AutoCAD to accelerate their creativity with 2D and 3D CAD software.