Impact CAD
No phone app
6.9No. 9 of 25
in Packaging Design Software
in Packaging Design Software
- Recognised40% of the score88
- Phone app26% of the score0
- Documented20% of the score50
- Free plan14% of the score30
- Free plan
- No
- Runs on
- Mac, Windows
Summary
Impact CAD is ranked #9 of 25 in packaging design software on Samsung Mobile US Press. It runs on macOS, Windows.
Impact CAD plans and pricing
All plansImpact CAD Not published No public price listed; contact Arden or a local reseller for a demo or more information ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
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Facts
- Purpose
- Impact is CAD software for packaging designers, with tools for structural packaging design, soft proofing and manufacturing workflows.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Design tools
- It includes interactive drawing tools, reusable parametric packaging designs, drag-and-drop components, layout and nesting, and graphics handling.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- 3D proofing
- Users can create virtual 3D samples and animated prototypes to share with customers.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Design Similarity
- Impact 2026 uses machine learning to search an existing Impact database and rank similar designs and manufacturing layouts.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Impact 2026 adds native Python scripting support for automation and workflow development.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Standards library
- Impact 2026 adds 629 standards and more than 1,000 design combinations to its V120 Standards Library.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Impact supports industry standard databases; its 2026 system requirements specify SQL Server and Oracle, and state that MySQL is no longer supported.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Adobe Illustrator
- Arden offers an Impact plug-in for Adobe Illustrator to handle Impact-produced PDFs; the current downloads page lists Windows and macOS versions.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Platform requirements
- Impact CAD 2026 is intended and recommended for Windows 11 and requires a suitable database engine and client drivers.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Download access
- Arden says most downloadable Impact CAD content is available to customers registered on its support site.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Trial and pricing
- Arden invites visitors to request a free demo; the opened product page does not state a trial duration or a product price.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Arden offers online technical support, 24/7 self-help resources, telephone support, remote troubleshooting and on-site visits.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- Company history
- Arden Software says it was founded in 1988.ardensoftware.com · 4 Oct 2026
- 2D and 3D design
- The product supports packaging design from 2D drafting through 3D visualisation and animation.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Design library
- Impact includes resizable packaging designs that users can customise for their materials and projects.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Approvals and samples
- Users can create shareable virtual 3D samples and animated prototypes, and the software is compatible with plotters and sample makers for physical samples.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- 2026 AI feature
- Design Similarity uses machine learning to search an existing Impact database and rank similar designs and manufacturing layouts.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Impact supports importing and exporting numerous formats, including PDF, Adobe Illustrator, DWG and DXF.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Databases
- The product page lists SQL, Oracle and MySQL database support, while the Impact 2026 system requirements state that MySQL is no longer supported from version 2026 onward.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Plug-in limit
- Selected plug-ins and automations are not included in the standard Impact CAD 2026 installer or download; customers are directed to contact support about availability and licensing.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Licensing and security
- Impact uses HTTPS on TCP port 443 to activate, deactivate or extend a lease through the Nalpeiron licensing service; a floating licence server is also available for local networks.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Downloads and support
- Some Impact downloads are restricted to logged-in users with an active Software Maintenance Contract, and the support site provides ticket submission.impact-support.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
- Company
- Arden Software says it was founded in 1988 and lists its UK head office in Marple, Stockport, United Kingdom.ardensoftware.com · 5 Oct 2026
Company
- Founded
- 1988ardensoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Marple, Stockport, United Kingdomardensoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- ardensoftware.com/products/impact-for-designers/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- impact-support.ardensoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/101000540· checked 4 Oct 2026
- ardensoftware.com/technical-support/downloads/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- ardensoftware.com/technical-support/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- ardensoftware.com/about-us/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- ardensoftware.com/products/· checked 5 Oct 2026
- impact-support.ardensoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/101000480· checked 5 Oct 2026
- impact-support.ardensoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/101000540· checked 5 Oct 2026
- impact-support.ardensoftware.com/en/support/solutions/articles/101000498· checked 5 Oct 2026
- impact-support.ardensoftware.com/en/support/solutions/101000253536· checked 5 Oct 2026