DraftSight
Free trial onlyDWG 2D/3D CAD from Dassault
Free tier & pricing
Self-serve free trial of the Premium 2D/3D DWG product via a download form; a paid subscription is required after.
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The short answer
DraftSight is a DWG-based 2D and 3D CAD application from the makers of SOLIDWORKS.
The facts
- Pricing
- Paid · Free trial only
- Free tier
- No
- Runs in browser
- No
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- 2D / 3D
- Basic 3D
- Learning curve
- Moderate
- Export formats
- DWG, DXF, PDF
The catch
- You must create an account to save or export.
Best for
Familiar DWG-based 2D drafting
DraftSight: questions, answered
Is DraftSight free?
Not really — DraftSight offers a free trial rather than a lasting free tier. Self-serve free trial of the Premium 2D/3D DWG product via a download form; a paid subscription is required after. After the trial it costs Paid.
What platforms does DraftSight run on?
DraftSight is available on Windows, macOS, Linux. It is a desktop install with no browser version.
What file formats can you export from DraftSight?
DraftSight exports to DWG, DXF, PDF. That includes CAD formats, so you can hand files to a contractor or open them in AutoCAD.
Does DraftSight do 3D and photorealistic renders?
DraftSight supports 3D with basic 3d render quality. For fully photorealistic output you may want a heavier tool.
Is DraftSight easy to learn?
Moderate to pick up. Familiar DWG-based 2D drafting