Draft it
Draft it is Windows CAD software for making, saving and printing drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design.
What Draft it is
Draft it is Windows CAD software for making, saving and printing drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design. All four versions support metric and imperial units. The Free version can be used indefinitely and covers creating, saving and printing drawings. Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management. Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar. Architectural adds automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, along with more than 1,000 parametric 3D symbols. It can open, edit and save DWG/DXF, PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats. The download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are free for 15 days after installation. Lifetime licenses cost 20.00 GBP for Plus, 99.00 GBP for Pro and 199.00 GBP for Architectural. Cadlogic offers online help, guides, tutorials and video demonstrations.
Good
- Free version can be used indefinitely.
- All tiers support metric and imperial units.
- Architectural includes over 1,000 parametric 3D symbols.
- Architectural handles DWG/DXF, PDF, JPG and PNG.
- Online help includes tutorials and video demonstrations.
Watch out
- Draft it V5 is Windows-only, not Mac compatible.
- Enhanced versions are free for 15 days only.
- Pro lifetime license costs 99.00 GBP.
- Architectural lifetime license costs 199.00 GBP.
Who it suits
Draft it suits learners through professionals looking for Windows CAD software. Architectural is aimed at architects, designers, builders and other professionals who need its building tools and 3D symbols.
Verdict
Draft it offers a perpetual free tier and progressively more specialized drawing tools across its paid versions. Check the Windows requirement and the features in each tier before choosing a license.
Plans and prices
From Draft it's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Free version can be used indefinitely · create, save and print drawings · metric and imperial units |
| Plus | £20, paid once | Additional drawing tools · custom symbols · layer management · Full lifetime license |
| Pro | £99, paid once | DWG/DXF import · advanced dimension tools · symbol libraries · paper and model space · Full lifetime license |
| Architectural | £199, paid once | Architectural wall, door and window tools · 3D visualization · advanced roof styling · Full lifetime license |
The facts
Each one read from Draft it's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Architectural features
- Architectural includes automated tools for roofs, walls, windows, doors and openings, plus a library of over 1,000 parametric 3D symbols.checked 8 Oct 2026
- File formats
- Architectural can open, edit and save AutoCAD DWG/DXF, Adobe PDF, JPG, PNG and other formats.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Measurements
- All four tiers support metric and imperial units.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Plus features
- Plus adds drawing tools, custom symbols and layer management.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy and security
- Cadlogic says it uses physical, electronic and managerial procedures to safeguard information collected online; its privacy policy describes website and account information.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Product
- Draft it is CAD software for creating, printing and saving professional drawings, from basic 2D drafting to advanced design.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Pro features
- Pro adds DWG/DXF import, advanced dimension tools, symbol libraries, paper and model space, hot keys and a customizable toolbar.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Cadlogic provides online help files, how-to guides, drawing tutorials and video demonstrations.checked 8 Oct 2026
- System requirements
- The listed minimum requirements include a 1 GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM, 10 GB disk space and graphics supporting OpenGL 3.2 or DirectX 12.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- Cadlogic describes Draft it as serving users from learners to professionals, with Architectural aimed at architects, designers, builders and professionals.checked 8 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Lichfield, United Kingdomchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform limit
- Draft it V5 is Windows-only and the download page says it is not Mac compatible.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Trial
- The free download includes all four versions; the three enhanced versions are available free for the first 15 days after installation.checked 8 Oct 2026
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