
Autodesk AutoCAD 2027 for Mac
Mac Photo & DesignAutoCAD is Autodesk's professional computer-aided design software, used by architects, engineers and construction teams to produce precise 2D drawings and 3D models. The Mac version runs natively on Apple silicon and shares the DWG format at the heart of the AutoCAD family, so drawings move cleanly between Mac, Windows, web and mobile. A subscription also includes the specialised toolsets for fields such as architecture, mechanical and electrical design.
Key Features
- Precise 2D drafting and annotation, plus 3D modelling with solids, surfaces and meshes
- Seven specialised toolsets included, covering architecture, MEP, mechanical, electrical and more
- Automation through AutoLISP, APIs and add-on apps, with drawing comparison and counting tools
- Autodesk AI assistance, including Markup Import and Markup Assist
- Work across desktop, AutoCAD on the web and the mobile app with the same DWG files
How to Download
- Check Autodesk's current system requirements for AutoCAD for Mac before subscribing.
- Download from the official site, where you can start a trial or sign in with a subscription.
- Download the Mac installer from your Autodesk Account, install it, and sign in to activate.
System Requirements
Recent AutoCAD for Mac releases need a recent version of macOS; Autodesk's guidance for the 2027 release points to macOS 14 Sonoma or newer. It runs on both Intel and Apple silicon Macs, and CAD work benefits from generous RAM and storage.
FAQs
Is AutoCAD free on Mac?
There is a time-limited trial from Autodesk, and eligible students and educators can get free one-year educational access. Professional use needs a paid subscription.
How is AutoCAD different from AutoCAD LT?
AutoCAD LT focuses on 2D drafting. Full AutoCAD adds 3D modelling, the specialised toolsets, and automation through APIs and AutoLISP.








