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Design every detail with CAD software
AutoCAD® software for 2D and 3D CAD is engineered for the future. Work with TrustedDWG™ technology and collaborate across desktop, cloud and mobile. Includes AutoCAD mobile app.
AutoCAD features
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Comprehensive 2D documentation
Produce 2D documentation and drawings with a comprehensive set of drawing, editing and annotation tools.
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Innovative 3D design
Create and communicate almost any design with 3D modelling and visualisation tools.
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Personalised experience
Customise AutoCAD to help increase productivity and enforce CAD standards.
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Connected collaboration
Share and use data from PDF and DGN files, Navisworks, Bing Maps and AutoCAD mobile app.
What's new
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PDF import enhancements
Use the SHX text recognition tool to quickly convert imported PDF geometry to text and Mtext objects.
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External file references
Save time and minimise frustration with simple tools to fix broken paths for externally referenced files.
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Object selection
Freely navigate around your drawing while selecting objects that stay in the selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen.
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Text to Mtext enhancements
With the Combine Text tool, convert combinations of text and Mtext objects to a single Mtext object.
Why subscribe to AutoCAD?
With monthly and annual options, subscribing to AutoCAD is flexible and cost-effective.
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Simplify licensing and updates
- Continue or cancel your subscription as your needs change.
- Choose single- or multi-user access.
- Get software updates straightaway or choose a time that is right for you.
- Access current and preceding software versions.
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Personalise your AutoCAD
- Migrate your files and custom settings from preceding versions of AutoCAD.
- Customize the workspace with 600+ exchange apps.
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Connect and collaborate from anywhere
- Access your software anywhere via your Autodesk account.
- Share your drawings in the cloud.
- AutoCAD mobile app is included with your subscription.
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Innovate your designs with new tools
- Attach/extract point cloud data.
- Underlay BIM designs.
- Import, plot and attach PDFs and more.
Customer stories
Watches of Switzerland
CallisonRTKL was enlisted by Aurum – owner of Watches of Switzerland and other jewellers in the UK – to design the new 3-storey, 17,000 square foot flagship store on Regent Street in London.
Engineered for the future
Square Peg Design
See how AutoCAD helps this leading design firm create 3D environmental graphics for customers around the world.
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Designing guitars and a new career with AutoCAD
See how AutoCAD helps designer craft guitars and a new career.
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Connect and collaborate with apps
AutoCAD mobile app
Download the official AutoCAD mobile app for on-the-go work. Included when you subscribe to AutoCAD.
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View and share designs on a centralised cloud platform, from any device. 50+ 2D and 3D file formats supported. Sign up for a free account.
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