QCAD Professional
QCAD Professional is 2D CAD software for technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams.
What QCAD Professional is
QCAD Professional is 2D CAD software for technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams. Its tools include layers, blocks, construction and modification commands, object snaps, measuring tools, and scaled, multipage printing. The software reads and writes DWG and DXF files through version R32 (2018–2026), and also supports PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN formats. The QCAD Library Browser provides more than 5,000 CAD parts as free add-ons. An ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface supports creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools. Professional includes command-line conversion to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats. QCAD runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows. Trial packages and a free, open-source Community Edition are available. The Professional download costs 48.00 USD once for a single-user perpetual license, including one year of updates. One user may install it on multiple computers and operating systems.
Good
- Reads and writes DWG and DXF
- Supports layers, blocks, snaps, and measurements
- More than 5,000 free CAD parts
- JavaScript automation interface
- Single-user perpetual license
Watch out
- Professional download costs 48.00 USD once
- Updates included for one year
- BIM authoring is not available
- Technical questions go to the user forum
Who it suits
It suits people creating 2D plans and technical drawings on Linux, macOS, or Windows. The maker says prior CAD experience is not required to get started.
Verdict
QCAD Professional provides 2D drafting, broad file-format support, automation, and command-line conversion across desktop platforms. A free Community Edition and trial packages are available, while Professional uses a single-user perpetual license.
Plans and prices
From QCAD Professional's own pricing page, checked 20 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| QCAD Professional | — | 1 user |
| QCAD Professional (Download) | $48, paid once | One user · Windows, macOS, Linux · updates may be extended yearly at a 30% discount · Single user perpetual license; includes one year of updates. |
The facts
Each one read from QCAD Professional's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Automation
- QCAD provides an ECMAScript (JavaScript) interface for creating and modifying entities and building interactive CAD tools.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Command line
- Professional includes command-line tools for batch conversion of drawings to PDF, SVG, bitmaps, and other formats.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Drawing tools
- Features include layers, blocks, construction and modification tools, object snaps, measuring tools, and scaled and multipage printing.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File formats
- QCAD Professional supports reading and writing DWG and DXF, with support for versions through R32 (2018–2026).checked 9 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- The feature list includes PDF, SVG, bitmap, DWF, and DGN support alongside DWG and DXF.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License terms
- A single-user license permits installation on multiple computers and operating systems provided there is only one user.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Parts library
- The QCAD Library Browser lists over 5,000 CAD parts available as free add-ons.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- QCAD is 2D CAD software for creating technical drawings such as building plans, mechanical parts, and diagrams.checked 9 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Technical support
- The maker directs technical questions to its user forum.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Update period
- The perpetual license is not time limited, and new-version updates are included for one year after purchase.checked 9 Oct 2026
- 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.checked 9 Oct 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 20 Sep 2026
- Trial and free edition
- The maker offers trial packages of QCAD Professional and a free, open-source Community Edition.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Headquarters
- Sarnen, Switzerlandchecked 28 Sep 2026
Where it runs
- Platforms
- The product page lists Windows, macOS, and Linux as supported platforms.checked 9 Oct 2026
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