VariCAD Viewer
VariCAD Viewer is desktop software for viewing, converting, measuring, and printing engineering files.
What VariCAD Viewer is
VariCAD Viewer is desktop software for viewing, converting, measuring, and printing engineering files. It supports 2D DWG and DXF, 3D STEP, and VariCAD 2D/3D formats, and works on Windows and Linux. Conversion options include DWG to DXF and the reverse, plus STEP conversion to IGES, SAT, SAB, 3D PDF, 3D PRC, DAE, or STL. Printing covers 2D DWG, DXF, and VariCAD files, with batch printing and batch conversion. Users can open multiple files, manage 3D sections, and change 2D line color, style, or width. Three-dimensional display settings include light source and perspective, with high-resolution bitmap export. The product includes measurement tools and is intended primarily for mechanical engineering design. VariCAD offers individual remote training tailored to customer requirements. The software is paid, with a free 30-day trial. The English one-user plan is listed at $30 a year. VariCAD is headquartered in Liberec, Czech Republic, and was founded in 1994.
Good
- Supports DWG and DXF files
- Converts STEP to several formats
- Offers batch printing and conversion
- Works on Windows and Linux
- Includes measurement tools
Watch out
- No free plan
- English plan costs $30 a year
- Desktop platforms only
- License renewal is annual
Who it suits
It suits mechanical engineering users who need Windows or Linux tools for CAD viewing, conversion, measurement, or printing. Single-user workflows are covered by the listed English plan.
Verdict
VariCAD Viewer covers a broad set of CAD viewing, conversion, printing, and display tasks on Windows and Linux. A 30-day trial is available, while the listed English single-user plan costs $30 a year.
Plans and prices
From VariCAD Viewer's own pricing page, checked 22 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| VariCAD Viewer | — | 1 user |
| VariCAD Viewer (English) | $30 a year | 1 user · viewer, converter and printing software · Annual fee for 1 user |
The facts
Each one read from VariCAD Viewer's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- 3D display
- Users can adjust 3D display methods such as light source and perspective, and export the display as a high-resolution bitmap.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Conversions
- It can convert DWG to DXF and vice versa, and convert STEP to IGES, SAT, SAB, 3D PDF, 3D PRC, DAE or STL.checked 9 Oct 2026
- File compatibility
- VariCAD's stated file-format compatibility includes STEP, STL, IGES, DWG and DXF.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- VariCAD describes its CAD software as primarily intended for mechanical engineering design.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License renewal
- The Viewer license is an annual fee, and existing license holders are directed to their User Page to renew.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Multiple files
- VariCAD Viewer supports working with multiple open files.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Printing
- It supports printing 2D DWG, DXF and VariCAD files, including batch printing and batch conversions.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- VariCAD Viewer is a viewer, converter and printing tool for 2D DWG and DXF, 3D STEP, and VariCAD 2D/3D file formats.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Sections and 2D styling
- The Viewer can manage 3D sections and change 2D line style or width, in addition to color.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support and training
- VariCAD offers individual remote training tailored to customer requirements and lists TeamViewer, Skype and an internet connection among the requirements.checked 9 Oct 2026
The company
- Founded
- 1994checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- Liberec, Czech Republicchecked 28 Sep 2026
Money
- Free plan
- Nochecked 22 Sep 2026
- Trial
- VariCAD Viewer & Converter is available as a free 30-day trial.checked 9 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Supported platforms
- VariCAD lists Windows 10 or 11 and 64-bit Linux as supported operating systems, with OpenGL 4 support required.checked 9 Oct 2026
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