AutoCAD 2022 overview (video: 2:44 min.)
CAD software with design automation plus toolsets, web, and mobile apps
Overview
What is AutoCAD?
AutoCAD® is computer-aided design (CAD) software that architects, engineers, and construction professionals rely on to create precise 2D and 3D drawings.
- Draft, annotate, and design 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects
- Automate tasks such as comparing drawings, counting, adding blocks, creating schedules, and more
- Customize with add-on apps and APIs
Save time with the specialized toolsets
Across seven studies, the average productivity gain was 63% for tasks completed using a specialized toolset in AutoCAD.*
Seamless connections with the web and mobile apps
Access AutoCAD anytime, anywhere (video: 1:18 min.)
Enjoy a connected design experience across AutoCAD on virtually any device. View, edit, annotate, and create drawings on the go using the AutoCAD mobile app or from your web browser on any computer using the AutoCAD web app.
Workflows
See how the specialized toolsets included with AutoCAD can save you valuable time.
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AutoCAD + Architecture toolset
Speed up your architectural design process with the Architecture toolset included with AutoCAD. (video: 1:58 min.)
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AutoCAD + Mechanical toolset
Create mechanical designs faster using the Mechanical toolset included with AutoCAD. (video: 1:51 min.)
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AutoCAD + Electrical toolset
Save time on electrical designs with the Electrical toolset included with AutoCAD. (video: 1:48 min.)
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Creating incredible spaces with AutoCAD
With AutoCAD, a designer can translate her passion for building and interior design into dynamic, personalized projects for her clients.
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Mountain Productions
Using AutoCAD to help transform a business
With events canceled due to the pandemic, a staging and rigging company pivots its business to transform entertainment structures for medical use.
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Martz Technologies
Boosting efficiency with AutoCAD
Martz Technologies switched from AutoCAD LT to AutoCAD and the Electrical toolset for greater efficiency and industry features.
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How much does an AutoCAD subscription cost?
The price of an annual AutoCAD subscription is
and the price of a monthly AutoCAD subscription is . The price of a 3-year AutoCAD subscription is . How do I convert my AutoCAD free trial to a paid subscription?
Launch your trial software and click Subscribe Now on the trial screen or visit the AutoCAD product page. When buying your subscription, enter the same email address and password combination you used to sign in to your trial. Learn more about converting a trial to a paid subscription.
Where can I get an AutoCAD perpetual license?
AutoCAD software is available with a subscription only. We no longer sell perpetual licenses. Learn more about our software licensing program.
Which versions of AutoCAD can I use if I subscribe to the current version?
Your AutoCAD subscription gives you access to install and use the 3 previous versions. Available downloads are listed in your Autodesk Account at manage.autodesk.com after subscribing. See also previous releases available for subscribers.
Can I install AutoCAD on multiple computers?
With a subscription to AutoCAD software, you can install it on up to 3 computers or other devices. However, only the named user can sign in and use that software on a single computer at any given time. Please refer to the Software License Agreement for more information.
How do I stop auto-renewal or cancel my subscription?
Sign in to manage.autodesk.com, select Billing & Orders, click Edit Payment, and turn off auto-renew. Your subscription details will then list an expiration date instead of a renewal date. Your subscription remains active until the expiration date.
Can I use AutoCAD on Mac and Windows with a stand-alone license?
Yes, you can use AutoCAD on both Mac and Windows if you are on an AutoCAD subscription. You can use the same subscription username and password to activate your software on either Windows or Mac platforms. The version years must match, and you'll need to download and install the correct software for your operating system. (If you download a free trial of AutoCAD and want to try it on both platforms, you need to sign up for 2 trials, one for Windows and one for Mac. You can choose to download and try each version simultaneously or one after the other. Note that the AutoCAD mobile app isn't a part of the trial, but is included in the subscription).
Does AutoCAD come with the AutoCAD web and mobile apps?
When you subscribe to AutoCAD, you gain full access to the new AutoCAD web and mobile apps. These apps provide fast, seamless access to DWG™ files wherever you are, from virtually any device. And you can draft, edit, measure, and annotate with the core tools and technology of AutoCAD.
Can I have several users on one AutoCAD subscription?
Subscriptions sold online are single-user access—a single user can access, activate, and use each subscription seat. Users cannot share a seat, but you can purchase additional stand-alone licenses and then assign those seats to different users.
Reporting:
Product usage reporting
- See an aggregate summary of how many people are using each product and version, and the overall frequency of use.
Administration & Security:
2-step verification
- Add another layer of security to user accounts.
Bulk import & assign
- Upload a .csv file to add and assign a large number of users at once.
Support & Adoption Services:
8x5 live support
- Contact an Autodesk specialist for help during your local business hours.
Collaboration:
Autodesk Drive
- Securely store, preview, and share design data.
Shared views
- Quickly and securely share work with stakeholders.
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