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What it is

LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application released under the GNU General Public License version 2. Its drawing tools include lines, circles, arcs, polylines and splines, along with entity modification, hatching, blocks, annotations and dimensions. DXF is its main format, with import and export; it can also export PDF and images and import DWG on a limited basis. The FAQ describes DWG support as basic and import-only, and suggests converting DWG to DXF if import fails. LibreCAD does not support every Autodesk DXF feature, and lists support for versions R12, R14, 2000, 2004 and 2007. The interface is available in over 30 languages, and the application runs on Linux, macOS and Windows. Community-developed plugins can help with some tasks. The project describes itself as non-profit and community-driven, with free support and documentation from its community. The software is free, with no trial, subscription, license cost or annual fee. It is distributed without warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.

Spec sheet

Purpose
LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD application.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · librecad.org
Support
The project says support and documentation are free and provided by its community of users, contributors and developers.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
License
LibreCAD is released under the GNU General Public License version 2 (GPLv2).Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.librecad.org
Drawing tools
The project wiki lists line, circle, arc, polyline and spline drawing, plus entity modification, hatching, blocks, annotations and dimensions.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
DWG limitation
The FAQ says DWG support is basic and import only, and suggests converting DWG to DXF if import fails.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
DXF limitation
The FAQ says LibreCAD does not support every Autodesk DXF feature and lists supported DXF versions as R12, R14, 2000, 2004 and 2007.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
File formats
The wiki describes DXF import and export, partial DWG import, and PDF and image export; it identifies DXF as LibreCAD’s main format.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
Help channels
The FAQ directs users who cannot find an answer to the LibreCAD forum.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
Intended use
The project says LibreCAD began as work to add CAM capabilities to QCad Community Edition for use with a Mechmate CNC router.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
Languages
The interface is available in over 30 languages.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
Parametric modeling
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · librecad.org
Platform downloads
The official site links macOS DMG, Windows EXE and Linux AppImage packages, and also describes building from source for all platforms.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
Plugins
The project wiki says plugins have been developed to ease some tasks.Read 5 Oct 2026 · dokuwiki.librecad.org
Project organization
The project describes itself as a non-profit, community-driven open-source project.Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org
Security and warranty
The license page states that the program is distributed without any warranty, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.Read 5 Oct 2026 · docs.librecad.org

Plans and prices

LibreCAD Free Free open-source 2D CAD · no trials, subscriptions, license costs or annual fees Read 5 Oct 2026 · librecad.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free and open source under GPLv2
  • Runs on Linux, macOS and Windows
  • Supports DXF import and export
  • Drawing tools include dimensions and hatching
  • Interface available in over 30 languages

Limits

  • DWG support is basic and import-only
  • Not every Autodesk DXF feature is supported
  • Distributed without warranty

Who it suits

LibreCAD suits people who need free 2D CAD tools on Linux, macOS or Windows. It may fit workflows centered on supported DXF versions, with limited DWG import.

Verdict

LibreCAD provides a broad set of 2D drawing tools at no cost, with DXF as its main format. Check its DXF version and DWG import limits against the files your workflow requires.

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