What is Autodesk AutoCAD?
Autodesk® AutoCAD® 2025 enhances your 2D and 3D design experience with features that unlock insights and automations with the help of Autodesk AI.
Architects, designers, engineers and project managers use AutoCAD to:
Design and annotate 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects
Automate tasks such as comparing drawings, replacing blocks, counting objects, creating schedules, and more
Create a customised workspace to maximise productivity with add-on apps and API
Why use AutoCAD 2025?
Accelerate creativity
Leverage machine learning technology and performance enhancements—to help you focus on designing innovative solutions with precision and efficiency.
Connected design experience
Work the way you want by staying connected with one AutoCAD experience — capture, share & review ideas on the go.
Tailored functionality
Organizations can customize AutoCAD for their industries, empowering teams to build and run discipline-specific routines
and workflows.
Features and benefits of Autodesk AutoCAD®
Seven specialized toolsets for architecture, mechanical design, 3D mapping, and more are included with an AutoCAD subscription. Extend functionality and increase your productivity by a proven 63%, using your choice of toolsets.
Architecture
toolset
The toolset boosts productivity by up to 61%, with a vast library of components and automated floor plans, elevations, sections, and construction placements.
Mechanical
toolset
Supercharge mechanical engineering productivity by up to 55% with 700 000+ intelligent parts, customised content, and automated tasks
Map 3D
toolset
Our GIS mapping software allows direct access, and editing of CAD and GIS data, supporting planning, design, and infrastructure management with Enterprise Industry Models.
MEP
toolset
Boost HVAC & building systems efficiency with an industry-specific MEP toolset: 10 500+ intelligent objects, optimised workflows, and automatic updates for drawings and schedules.
Electrical
toolset
Maximise productivity by up to 95% with the Electrical toolset, offering 65 000+ intelligent symbols, automated wire numbering, component tag generation and custom report automation.
Plant 3D
toolset
The Plant 3D toolset facilitates cloud-based collaboration, fast P&ID drafting, 3D modelling, and automated isometric drawing generation for efficient plant design.
Raster Design
toolset
The Raster Design toolset enables editing scanned drawings, converting raster images to DWG™ objects, enhancing images, editing REM objects, and simplifying workflows with vectorization tools
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I learn to use the software?
Whether you are a novice, expert, student, or professional, we have a training path for you. Your learning and training options range from free tips and tricks, videos, and self-service courses to paid services from professionals, certified instructors, and authorised partners. The choice is yours. Learn more about Autodesk AutoCAD here.
Our authorised Autodesk channel partners also offer training in your country. For more information, or to confirm a training session, visit our Channel Partners page.
How much does an AutoCAD subscription cost?
AutoCAD is available on an annual subscription basis and varies per region according to the currency of your country. For more information on your local Autodesk channel partner and pricing in your country, please contact us for more information.
Where can I download the AutoCAD software?
A 30-day trial version is available on the Autodesk website, after which you will need to pay for an annual subscription.
There is no such thing as free Autodesk software. If you do find these offers, it is likely that the software is not genuine which can leave you compromised and vulnerable to theft and viruses. Avoid pirated software and ensure you purchase Autodesk genuine software.
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How do I convert my AutoCAD trial to a paid subscription?
Once your 30-day trial is over, you will need to purchase an annual subscription. Contact us for pricing in your region or click here to find an authorised channel partner in your country.
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