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Free DWG viewing including cloud files. 30-day trial to create and edit. Use familiar AutoCAD drafting tools online in a simplified interface, with no installation required. Bring teams together to review and edit CAD drawings via quick collaboration with AutoCAD users on designs.

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Essential drafting and design capabilities for your everyday needs.

Use familiar AutoCAD drafting tools online in a simplified interface, with no installation required. Access, create, and update DWG™ files anytime, anywhere. Bring teams together to review and edit CAD drawings via quick collaboration with AutoCAD users on designs.

View or convert with DWG TrueView

View DWG files or convert them to work with older versions of AutoCAD software. Add Design Review to mark up 2D and 3D files without the original design software. For greater flexibility consider Autodesk Viewer or AutoCAD web app.

View 3D designs in a browser

Autodesk Viewer supports most 2D and 3D files, including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT, and Solidworks, and works with over 80 file types on any device. Get the feedback you need with Autodesk Viewer’s annotation and drawing tools for easy online collaboration.

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Autodesk Viewer works with over 80 file types for easy remote collaboration.

File types

Over 80 file types including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT, and Solidworks.

Works with

AutoCAD, Fusion 360, Revit, Inventor, and 11 other products

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View, measure, mark up, review, and share 2D and 3D files online.

View DWG files or convert them to work with older versions of AutoCAD software. Add additional functionality with Design Review.

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Works with

AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, 3ds Max, BIM 360, Civil 3D

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View, measure, review, and share 2D and 3D files online.

View, edit, share, and create CAD drawings online in a web browser on any computer. No software installation needed. Access essential drafting tools.

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Autodesk Drive, Microsoft OneDrive, Google Drive, Box, Dropbox

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View, edit, share, and create 2D DWG files in the cloud.

The Navisworks® Freedom viewer enables exploration of models created by other design tools. Give stakeholders equal access to experience whole projects.

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Navisworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, BIM 360

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View and measure 2D and 3D files.

FBX® Review is a free cross-platform tool for viewing 3D models and animations. FBX® Review does not need a 3D authoring tool.

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Up to 15 file types e.g. FBX, 3DS, OBJ

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Maya, Motionbuilder, Mudbox

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Mac, iOS, Windows, Windows Phone

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View 3D files.

Moldflow® Communicator improves collaboration. Visualize, quantify, and compare simulation results. Share your data with an extended team for free.

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Moldflow Advisor, Moldflow Insight

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View 3D files to quantify and compare simulation results.

Design Review CAD viewer software lets you view, mark up, print, and track changes to 2D and 3D files for free. Requires DWG TrueView.

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View, mark up, measure, print, and track changes in 2D and 3D files.

Frequently asked questions

How can I view 2D and 3D files for free?

Autodesk Viewer makes it easy to share views of your designs and collaborate remotely. Autodesk Viewer supports most 2D and 3D files, including DWG, STEP, DWF, RVT and Solidworks.

How can I open DXF, DWG, and DWF files for free?

Autodesk provides a set of freeware products to view CAD files (DXF, DWG, DWT, DXB, DGN, DWF) offline, on mobile, or directly in your web browser.

How can I view DWG files without AutoCAD?

AutoCAD web app and AutoCAD mobile app allow you to use AutoCAD online and edit, create, and view CAD drawings and DWG files in the web browser. Autodesk Viewer is a free online viewer that works with over many file types, including DWG.

What is the difference between AutoCAD mobile app and AutoCAD web app?

Both apps allow users to view, edit, share, and create 2D CAD drawings. AutoCAD web app is accessed entirely online in a web browser on any computer. AutoCAD mobile app is included with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT and provides similar features on iPhone and Android devices.

What is DWG?

DWG refers to both a technology environment and .dwg files, the native file format for Autodesk’s AutoCAD® software. Autodesk created .dwg in 1982 with the very first launch of AutoCAD software. DWG files contain all the information that a user enters in a CAD drawing. This data can include designs, geometric data, maps, and photos. The .dwg file format is one of the most commonly used design data formats, found in nearly every design environment.

What is DWG TrueView used for?

DWG TrueView allows you to open, view, and plot AutoCAD, DWG, and DXF files. Use it for printing, creating PDFs, and converting between AutoCAD formats.

What if I only need file-viewing access?

For stakeholders who only need file-viewing access, we offer free viewers without a subscription. If you're transitioning to named user, be sure to take advantage of the trade-in offers available to you.