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QCAD Professional

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What it is

QCAD Professional is 2D CAD software for technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Drawing tools include layers, blocks, construction and modification commands, object snaps, measuring, and scaled multipage printing. The Professional edition reads and writes DWG and DXF through version R32, covering 2018–2026, and supports PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN formats. Its Library Browser offers more than 5,000 CAD parts as free add-ons. An ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface supports creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools. Command-line utilities batch-convert drawings to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats. QCAD offers Professional trial packages and a free, open-source Community Edition. The single-user perpetual license can be installed on multiple computers and operating systems for one user, with new-version updates included for one year. The download plan costs 48.00 USD once.

Spec sheet

Purpose
QCAD is 2D CAD software for creating technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Platforms
The product page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported platforms.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Free plan
NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · qcad.org
Headquarters
Sarnen, SwitzerlandRead 28 Sep 2026 · qcad.org
Automation
QCAD provides an ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface for creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Command line
Professional includes command-line tools for batch conversion of drawings to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Drawing tools
Features include layers, blocks, construction and modification tools, object snaps, measuring tools, and scaled and multipage printing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
File formats
QCAD Professional supports reading and writing DWG and DXF, with support for versions through R32 (2018–2026).Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Import and export
The feature list includes PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN support alongside DWG and DXF.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
License terms
A single-user license permits installation on multiple computers and operating systems provided there is only one user.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Parts library
The QCAD Library Browser lists over 5,000 CAD parts available as free add-ons.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Technical support
The maker directs technical questions to its user forum.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Trial and free edition
The maker offers trial packages of QCAD Professional and a free, open-source Community Edition.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
Update period
The perpetual license is not time limited, and new-version updates are included for one year after purchase.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org
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.Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org

Plans and prices

QCAD Professional Price not published 1 user Read 20 Sep 2026 · qcad.org
QCAD Professional (Download) $48, paid once Single user perpetual license; includes one year of updates. One user · Windows, macOS, Linux · updates may be extended yearly at a 30% discount Read 9 Oct 2026 · qcad.org

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
  • Reads and writes DWG and DXF
  • Over 5,000 free CAD-part add-ons
  • JavaScript automation interface
  • Perpetual single-user license

Limits

  • No BIM authoring
  • Updates included for one year
  • Technical questions go to a user forum
  • Professional price is a one-time purchase

Who it suits

It suits people producing 2D plans and technical drawings, including users without prior CAD experience. It is also relevant to users needing DWG/DXF compatibility, scripting, or batch conversion.

Verdict

QCAD Professional combines conventional 2D drafting, broad file support, scripting, and command-line conversion. A free Community Edition and trial packages are available, while the Professional download is 48.00 USD once.

Where Specifiction places it

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