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QCAD Professional
QCAD Professional · Sarnen, Switzerland
What it is
QCAD Professional is 2D CAD software for technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams. It provides layers, blocks, construction and modification tools, object snaps, measuring tools, and scaled, multipage printing. The software reads and writes DWG and DXF files through R32 versions (2018–2026), and also supports PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN formats. More than 5,000 CAD parts are available as free add-ons through the QCAD Library Browser. An ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface supports creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools. Professional includes command-line batch conversion to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Trial packages and a free, open-source Community Edition are available. The Professional download costs $48 once for one user, with one year of updates included; one user may install it on multiple computers and operating systems.
For and against
For
- Reads and writes DWG and DXF
- Supports layers, blocks, snaps, and measuring
- Over 5,000 free CAD-part add-ons
- JavaScript automation interface
- Batch conversion command-line tools
Against
- Professional download costs $48 once
- BIM authoring is not supported
- Updates are included for one year
- Technical questions go to a user forum
The verdict
QCAD Professional offers focused 2D drafting, broad file-format support, automation, and batch conversion across three desktop platforms.
Who it suits
QCAD Professional suits people creating 2D plans and technical drawings on Linux, macOS, or Windows. The maker says prior CAD experience is not required, and a free Community Edition is available.
Plans and prices
QCAD Professional
1 user
Read 20 Sep 2026 · qcad.org
QCAD Professional (Download)
One user · Windows, macOS, Linux · updates may be extended yearly at a 30% discount
Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
On the record
- Automation
- QCAD provides an ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface for creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Command line
- Professional includes command-line tools for batch conversion of drawings to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- Features include layers, blocks, construction and modification tools, object snaps, measuring tools, and scaled and multipage printing.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- File formats
- QCAD Professional supports reading and writing DWG and DXF, with support for versions through R32 (2018–2026).qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- The feature list includes PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN support alongside DWG and DXF.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- License terms
- A single-user license permits installation on multiple computers and operating systems provided there is only one user.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Parts library
- The QCAD Library Browser lists over 5,000 CAD parts available as free add-ons.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- QCAD is 2D CAD software for creating technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Security and privacy
- RibbonSoft says it has technical and organizational measures to protect personal data processed through its website, while noting that internet transmissions cannot be guaranteed absolutely secure.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Technical support
- The maker directs technical questions to its user forum.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Trial and free edition
- The maker offers trial packages of QCAD Professional and a free, open-source Community Edition.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Update period
- The perpetual license is not time limited, and new-version updates are included for one year after purchase.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The maker describes QCAD as a 2D drafting system for plans and technical drawings, and says users do not need prior CAD experience to get started.qcad.org · read 9 Oct 2026
