Familiar drafting tools, DWG and DXF import and export, constraints, and associative dimensions. Free to start.
Free download on Microsoft Store Windows 10 and 11
Looking for an affordable AutoCAD alternative for 2D work? SmartCAD 2D gives you DWG and DXF workflows, layers, blocks, hatches, dimensions, snapping, and constraints in a lightweight Windows app.
Explore the CAD commands →Draft architectural plans and site layouts with layers, blocks, and hatches.
Draw accurate parts with snapping, constraints, and associative dimensions.
Build clean technical diagrams and export them to DWG, DXF, PDF, or SVG.
Precise drafting, broad file compatibility, and a modern Windows interface for engineers, designers, students, and makers.
Draw smooth paths with natural tangency built in, and let SmartCAD 2D handle the construction geometry you used to work out by hand.
Click inside any closed area and SmartCAD 2D finds the boundary instantly, even where shapes overlap.
Drop in doors, furniture, vehicles, and more from a ready-made library, or turn your own geometry into a reusable block.
Annotate as fast as you draw, then lock in design intent with geometric constraints that hold as you edit.
Turn finished drawings into machine-ready toolpaths, and bring existing vector drawings back to life as editable geometry.
A lightweight, native Windows app that stays out of your way and keeps your work safe.
And a lot more: layers, tables, layouts and viewports, arrays, command line, and keyboard shortcuts. Browse every feature →
SmartCAD 2D is growing fast, with thousands of professionals and students drafting in it every month.
Start free. Upgrade when you need the full power of SmartCAD 2D.
For getting started with the essentials.
Everything in Free, plus:
Billed annually · or $9.99 month-to-month
Get SmartCAD 2D from Microsoft StoreA detailed look at what's included in each plan.
| Feature | Free | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Drawing | ||
| Lines, rays, infinite, perpendicular, and bisector lines | ||
| Circles, arcs, ellipses, rectangles, polygons, splines, and points | ||
| Text and leader annotations | ||
| Tangent lines, circles, and arcs | ||
| Paths and multilines, with multiline editing | ||
| Tables and wipeouts | ||
| Editing | ||
| Move, rotate, and scale | ||
| Mirror | ||
| Extend and shatter | ||
| Offset | ||
| Fillet and chamfer | ||
| Trimming with a natural gesture | ||
| Linear and circular patterns | ||
| Dimensions & Constraints | ||
| Distance, angle, radius, and auto dimensions | ||
| Jogged radius and arc length dimensions | ||
| Geometric constraints such as parallel, tangent, and equal | ||
| Linked mirror relations | ||
| Precision & Organization | ||
| Layers | ||
| Grid and property point snapping | ||
| Intersection, tangent, and circumference snapping | ||
| Blocks: insert from the library and create your own | ||
| Hatching and custom hatch patterns | ||
| Drawing, text, table, and dimension styles | ||
| Geometry investigation tool | ||
| Files | ||
| Open and save SmartCAD (.sc) drawings; open SVG files | ||
| Open DWG and DXF files | View only | |
| Export to DWG, DXF, PDF, SVG, and PNG | ||
| Import vector drawings from PDF | ||
| Image (.png, .jpg) as sketch background | ||
| Manufacturing & Workflow | ||
| CNC toolpaths and G-code export | ||
| Command line | ||
| Multiple document tabs | ||
| Automatic backup and recovery | ||
SmartCAD 2D is a native Windows CAD application, with a browser-based viewer for DWG and DXF drawings. A Mac edition is planned for the future.
Optimized for Windows OS with high-speed performance and native support.
Get SmartCAD 2D for Windows →A native macOS edition is planned for a future release.
Open DWG and DXF drawings straight in your browser. Viewing only, with no installation.
Open SmartCAD 2D on the web →Something else on your mind? Get in touch.
SmartCAD 2D is available now as a Windows application, and a browser-based version at web.smartcad2d.com lets you view DWG and DXF drawings without installing anything. A Mac edition is planned but is not yet available.
SmartCAD includes precise drawing and editing tools, layers, hatches, blocks, constraints, associative dimensions, snapping, automatic recovery, and DWG and DXF support.
The Free plan includes essential CAD tools. The paid plan costs $9.99 month to month or $99.99 per year, equivalent to $8.33 per month.
Yes, our subscriptions are auto-renewable but can be canceled anytime from your account settings.
Yes, all paid plans come with exclusive customer support from the SmartCAD team.