LeoCAD
The facts below are what the maker publishes about LeoCAD, checked and dated. Our editors have not written about it yet.
Plans and prices
From LeoCAD's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free and open-source | Free | Windows, Linux, and macOS versions · LDraw-compatible parts library · GPLv2 license |
| LeoCAD | Free | Free and open source · GPL version 2 |
The facts
Each one read from LeoCAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Animation tools
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
- Building instructions
- Users can create building instructions with multiple steps and submodels.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Editing tools
- The basic tutorial covers browsing and searching the parts library, adding pieces, moving and rotating them, and creating model steps.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Instructions output
- The command-line options include creating an HTML page for a model, and the tutorial says users can print instructions.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Interface
- The interface is designed to help new users start creating models without spending too much time learning the application.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Library compatibility
- LeoCAD is compatible with LDraw's parts library and can use a custom library supplied as a ZIP file or regular folder.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Model formats
- LeoCAD reads and writes LDR and MPD files and is compatible with the LDraw Standard and related tools.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Notable limitation
- The tutorial says ray-traced images can be created if POV-Ray is installed.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Parts library
- LeoCAD uses the LDraw parts library, which the site says contains over 10,000 parts and continues to receive updates.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- LeoCAD is a CAD application for designing virtual models made from LEGO bricks.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Render engine
- bothchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Rendering and export
- LeoCAD can generate images and export models to Wavefront OBJ, 3DS and COLLADA formats from the command line.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Security and warranty
- The official pages opened provide a GPL v2 license and its no-warranty terms, but do not state security certifications or compliance claims.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Support and learning
- The site provides a basic tutorial and documentation for getting started and more advanced topics.checked 12 Oct 2026
- Trademark disclaimer
- The site says LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse LeoCAD.checked 12 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Yeschecked 22 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platform access
- desktopchecked 22 Sep 2026
- Texture mapping
- LeoCAD supports texture-mapped primitives through the LDraw TEXMAP extension.checked 12 Oct 2026
