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Free CAD Software

"Free Architectural Design Software and Other Drafting Software Programs to Download."

We get many requests for free CAD software downloads from visitors such as yourself.

Since our company mainly deals with AutoCAD software, our first recommendation is to try the free AutoCAD download trial.  This temporary version is good for 30 days.

This should give you enough time to evaluate the free drafting software and determine if it's right for you.

Free CAD SoftwareIf you decide that the AutoCAD software program, from Autodesk, is the right program for you or your business, simply purchase the license at the end of the assessment period.

You can get full access to Autodesk's AutoCAD program in the free CAD program resources below.

There are however, many other CAD CAM software and various drafting programs on the market available at no cost to you, or at the very least, a trial free cad software download.

We have compiled a list of websites that may direct you to the location of some of these free ware cad software programs.

Free CAD Programs

3D Canvas Download - If you are looking for a simple intro to 3D modeling and animation, this freeware CAD program will give you the basics.

A9CAD - A9Tech Inc. offers a choice of a no cost download of their lite version at no charge, or a 30 day trial of their PRO release.  A good program for the occasional computer-assisted drafting user with 2D computer needs.

Alibre Design Xpress 3D Solid Modeler - Another solid program that is very useful for 2D applications and has basic 3D capabilities.  No fee for this one as well.

AllyCAD FREEWARE Download - A fully functional 2-D program, including toolkits, but with limited drawing size. A manual is included in pdf format and a tips section can be found on their site.

BRL-CAD - Open source solid modeling software.


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CAD X11 Free Download - Very good free CAD software program.  Useful for 2-D drawings, simple wire framing and 3D modeling.

CADopia Professional 8 - Check out this 30 day free drafting software trial before purchasing.  Used by architects and engineers to create industry specific drawings, it can be bought outright for a fraction of the cost of AutoCAD.

CadStd Lite Download - Have a look at the great features of this easy to use 2 dimensional and absolutely free CAD software program.

Cadvance Download - It was originally priced at $1950 back in 1995, but now there is no charge for this older release.  This version is good for 2 dimensional applications and operates in the Windows environment.

CYCAS - If you are looking for free architectural design software, to handle your 2 + 3 dimensional needs, you may find this program interesting.

DeltaCAD Download - Try this 45 day demo out and see if the program is a good fit for you.  A nice starter 2D computer aided drafting program.

Free AutoCAD Download - Get 30 days of free use out of the number 1 CAD program on the market.

Free AutoCAD LT Download - Download a 30 day free drafting software evaluation version of AutoCAD's liter version.

Free Architectural Software - Free architectural software resources to create your own floor plans and 3D buildings.

Free Fashion Design Software - Create clothing, garments and accessories with free fashion CAD programs.

Free Online Landscape Design - Check out this great resource to create your very own free online landscape design.

Google SketchUP Download -  Dubbed as "3D for everyone", this is an easy to use computer aided drafting program that allows you to build a 3D model from the ground up, so to speak.  Highly recommended and this version is not just a trial, it is free 3D CAD software at it's best.

JustCAD Download - Another one of the more basic freeware CAD programs with good 2 dimensional drawing capabilities.

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Free Landscape Design Software - We've checked out a few programs on our website that some home builders may find handy for a backyard makeover.

PowerSHAPE-2 - Offers you a fully functional free 3D CAD program that is easy to use.  Be aware that the download only works with Windows XP and Vista.  One of the nice features, provided on their website, is the tutorials available in both i-Tunes and Windows Media Player format.

Rhino 4.0 Download - A good 2D and 3D trial program, this version will let you save your work up to 25 times.

SmartDraw Free Drafting Software Download - This is a great application that can be used by the average Joe.  You can create floor plans with it or use it for many business applications, such as flow charts, diagrams and schematics.  Get the trial version, which is good for 30 days.

Static Free Software - This is a free electrical design open source program that help you create custom IC layouts, schematics and more.

Solid Edge 2D Drafting - Register to download this 2D free CAD software program.

TurboCAD Download - Register yourself on their site and receive a 15 day temporary use period.  Versions are available for both Windows and Mac platforms.  This high end software package will assist you in creating professional 2-D and 3-D drawings.  The full price is about 1/4 that of AutoCAD.






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If you come across some good free CAD software, that we have not listed, please let us know.

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AutoCAD LT Does What I Need  starstarstarstarstar
I've used AutoCAD 2004 for quite some time at a building contracting firm. I never had the need to use all of the CAD program's features, such as 3D modeling ...

SketchUp??  starstarstarstarstar
Google has a good reputation. Right?

I downloaded the program yesterday. I started working on a design I am currently working (real world) on SketchUp ...

Google Sketchup is a Great Free CAD Program  starstarstarstarstar
We use Google Sketchup in our office for simple 3D models and it works great!

We've used it mostly on 3D houses but have also done some larger commercial ...

DoubleCAD XT  starstarstarstar
This is a good free program and will open and produce drawings in AutoCAD file format to help with file sharing.

Free AutoCAD for Students  Not rated yet
AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, Autodesk Revit, Autodesk 3ds Max, Autodesk Maya and more available to students and faculty for free at http://students.autodesk....

PythonCad   Not rated yet
I'm the main developer of PythonCad.

An open source cross-platform CAD written in python.

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