AutoCAD

AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a commercial CAD program from Autodesk for 2D and 3D drafting and modeling.

About AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a solid foundation for professionals in architecture, engineering and design who need to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. Launched in 1982, it has evolved into a modern, cloud-enabled and AI-augmented design platform.

With a range of extensions and API support (such as AutoLISP, .NET and VBA) plus vertical toolsets for domains from electrical to mechanical design, AutoCAD is adaptable and powerful for many design challenges.

Over time AutoCAD has become a central platform for technical drawings - first as desktop software and more recently as web and mobile apps that let you work in a browser or on the go. It’s subscription-based and available with specialized toolsets, making it a complete solution from concept to finished drawings.