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About LibreCAD

LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD program for technical drawings, plans and diagrams. Its interface will feel familiar to AutoCAD users: layers, blocks, snapping and precise drawing tools for lines, circles, arcs, ellipses and splines.

LibreCAD uses the DXF format natively and can also open DWG files. It saves drawings as DXF and exports to PDF and SVG. The program is light, runs on Windows, Mac and Linux, and is translated into more than 30 languages.

Key features

2D draftingLines, circles, arcs, ellipses, splines and dimensions
Layers and blocksOrganise drawings like in AutoCAD
SnappingPrecise drawing with object snaps
DXF and DWGNative DXF, opens DWG files
ExportSave drawings as PDF or SVG
30+ languagesInterface translated into many languages
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License and price

License type
Free · open source

System requirements

Operating system
Windows, macOS, Linux

Good and keep in mind

Good

  • Free, light and quick to start
  • Familiar for AutoCAD users
  • Opens DWG files

Keep in mind

  • 2D only – no 3D modelling
  • Saving to DWG needs the free ODA File Converter
  • Fewer advanced tools than AutoCAD

Frequently asked questions

Is LibreCAD free?
Yes. LibreCAD is free and open source, with no registration.
Can LibreCAD open AutoCAD (DWG) files?
It can open DWG files. It saves in DXF, which AutoCAD and other CAD programs open; for DWG output use the free ODA File Converter.
Does LibreCAD do 3D?
No, LibreCAD is for 2D drawing only. For 3D, see FreeCAD.

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