Autodesk AutoCAD 2026.0.1 for Windows/macOS
π Description
Autodesk AutoCAD Just as Adobe is well-known for offering industry-leading multimedia and graphic software, Autodesk is renowned for its engineering design and simulation tools. One of Autodeskβs flagship products is AutoCAD, a standard software for design and drafting. AutoCAD is arguably the most widely used software among various engineering disciplines, used for creating architectural, industrial, and mechanical designs.
The first version of Autodesk AutoCAD was released in late 1982, and the 2016 release marked its 30th edition. AutoCAD continues to evolve, delivering robust features for professional users in 2D drafting and 3D modeling.
π― Features of Autodesk AutoCAD:
- Beginner-friendly user interface
- Design and drafting of 2D and 3D shapes and schematics
- Generate perspectives, plans, and 360-degree views of designs
- Full toolset for drawing complex designs and structures
- Save projects using the industry-standard DWG format
- Layer management tools for structured designs
- Annotation tools for adding comments and notes to any part of a project
- Compatibility with other design software
- Support and editing of DGN file formats
- Starting from version 2020, only 64-bit versions are available
ποΈ Notes:
- Autodesk software is often released in two formats:
- SFX (self-extracting executable) from Autodeskβs site
- ISO (image file with installer and activator bundled)
The ISO version is larger in size and may pose issues during installation, so the SFX version is usually preferred.
- There is also a cheaper edition called AutoCAD LT, which lacks some features like 3D modeling, CAD standards management, and customization tools.
π» System Requirements
For AutoCAD 2024 & 2025:
- OS: Windows 10 (64-bit only, version 1803 or later)
- CPU:
- Basic: 2.5β2.9 GHz
- Recommended: 3+ GHz
- RAM: 8 GB (16 GB recommended)
- Display:
- Standard: 1920Γ1080 with True Color
- High-Res: Up to 3840Γ2160 (with compatible display card)
- Disk space: 6 GB
See Also:
CAMWorks 2025 SP2 for SolidWorks & Solid Edge + ShopFloor + WireEDM
Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2 April 2025 MSDN
Adobe Premiere Pro 2025 v25.2.3.004 Windows/macOS
π Legacy System Requirements Overview:
AutoCAD 2022β2016
- OS: Windows 10 / 8.1 / 7 (64-bit)
- CPU: 2.5β3+ GHz
- RAM: 8β16 GB
- Display: Full HD (1920Γ1080)
- Disk Space: 6 GB
AutoCAD 2015β2013
- OS: Windows 7 / 8 / XP (32-bit & 64-bit versions vary)
- RAM: 2β4 GB
- Display: 1024Γ768 minimum
- Disk: ~4 GB
πΌοΈ Screenshots

π οΈ Installation Guide
Installation steps are included in the package. Depending on the version (SFX or ISO), extract and follow the setup instructions. Activation usually involves using an included Keygen or license patch.
Download links:
Official: Autodesk AutoCAD
Alternative: Autodesk AutoCAD
File size
Windows version: 3.05 GB
Mac OS version: 2.44 GB