RealCAD
simply design better faster smarter®
World’s most popular .CAD based software
World leader™
Available for both Mac and Windows, RealCAD is the culmination of decades of software development to become the most refined, feature-rich .CAD format software in the world.
Join thousands of professionals that rely on RealCAD® technology in their business to produce accurate, high fidelity technical CAD documents every single day.
Use RealCAD to practically design and draft anything.
Feature Rich Simplicity
Rather than copy every other CAD software’s look and feel, RealCAD has a uniquely simplified interface and process of drawing with more screen space for design and less distraction from unnecessary menus and inputs.
Every click has purpose and every process is more logical than typical traditional CAD software, making RealCAD easier to learn and faster to use.
A New Standard
The click rate for editing processes that were already class leading has been more than halved in this latest version! Use fewer clicks to do twice the work in half the time.
V8 is the most effective version yet with speed and feature improvements driven by user input. Yes we still listen to our users and add features based on what users desire or require.
Real .CAD advantage
Only genuine RealCAD® software lets you safely open, edit and save all real .CAD files.
The free viewer (available for both Mac and Windows), lets associates open, view, measure, markup and print the files you send them with no loss of data.
Associates not using RealCAD?… Collaborate using .DWG, .DXF, .SKP, Image formats, output to PDF and more.
Share your designs with anyone.
Start Now
Learn everything you need to know to begin being productive right now.
Be guided thru the basic fundamentals to the tips and tricks of a pro – all in your own time and at your own pace from anywhere in the world with RealCAD’s certificate online training course.
Get supported by real people that make up the RealCAD support team too.
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Sketch and Stretch
Sketch your design to approximate locations and later stretch accurately to the desired positions. Everything associated will update automatically, saving hours of rework time.
Magic Eraser
Powerful editing of lines is made possible by the proprietary Magic Eraser™ function. Just press Alt + drag your cursor to trim and delete.
Cloning
Set your current drawing properties or change the properties of selected items to those of another entity in the drawing without interrupting your design flow.
Good Measure
Accurate measurement tools let you calculate job requirements with confidence. Areas, lengths, angles and quantities straight from the drawing, even from complex difficult to estimate shapes.
SmartSelect™
Incredibly versatile methods of selecting elements in your drawing let you instantly select items of the same layer, colour, style, weight, name, type, or any combination of these. Make sweeping changes to a drawing in just a few clicks.
True Scale
Draw everything at its true measured size. The drawings you print are automatically scaled to your desired scale, and multiple different scales can be handled in the one drawing without you needing to do any redrawing or resizing.
Geometry Tracker
Step back through all the changes of your design, without stepping back through your zooming. By tracking only the geometry you’re spared losing your place and wasting time. If you want to step back though your zoom levels you can do this too.
File Sharing
Exchange drawings with your associates in common file formats such as native .CAD, .DXF or .DWG and if they don’t have CAD you can export to PDF or give them a free viewer to open, mark-up and print your drawings.
Copy That
Multiple ways to move, copy and translate selected elements cuts out constant manual duplications. Click and drag, cut and paste, Copy along, array, mirror, rotate and scale. Never draw the same thing twice.
RealCAD System Requirements
| Windows Windows 11, 10, 8 or 7 (64bit) Intel i7 or higher 16GB RAM or greater preferred 1GB Hard Drive (SSD preferred) Mouse with scroll wheel NVIDIA graphics card with 2GB (4GB or more recommended) supporting OpenGL 1920 x 1080 screen resolution or higher recommended 4k screens are supported |
Mac Mac OSX Big Sur, Catalina, Mojave, High Sierra, Sierra or later Intel i7 or higher (M1 chip now yet supported) 16GB RAM or greater 1GB Hard Drive (SSD preferred) Standard 2-button mouse with scroll wheel (Magic Mouse not supported) NVIDIA graphics card with 2GB (4GB or more recommended) supporting OpenGL 1920 x 1080 screen resolution or higher recommended 4k screens are supported |
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Can I use RealCAD on a Mac?
Absolutely, Both MAC OS/X and Windows are fully supported natively so you don't have to install any special software or run virtual machines or Bootcamp or Parallels. It operates and looks the same in both environments too.
You can also swap CAD files from one machine to another so you can have both Mac and Windows in the same office.
Is there a free viewer?
Yes. RealCAD’s free viewer lets you view, measure, markup and print CAD files.
Give the free viewer to your clients and associates so they will be sure to see just what you see. No loss of data.
Available for Mac and Windows
What do I get with support subscription?
Basic and Premium Support is available for all the software we sell. You get our expert help to assist you with both technical and user issues. We provide screen to screen assistance as well as videos that show you how to resolve your problem or complete a task. It's a bit like having a guru at the end of the phone or email to help you reach your goals. Premium Support also includes upgrades.
How do upgrades work?
When you purchase your license you will be given the latest version. You can choose to upgrade to newer versions as they are released (approximately once per year). The cost to upgrade from one version to another is about 1/3 the price of a new permanent license. If you are on Premium Support then your upgrades are included free.
What Others Are Saying
“RealCAD looks simple and is easy but it actually has more depth than any other CAD I have to teach and support. It is easily my favorite 2D software.”
Dani Ramiro CAD International, Support
“I used traditional CAD before this but found it very cumbersome. Your software has been much easier. The course was great.”
Heinze B, ShopFitters
“We don’t always upgrade but this year v8 has really compelling enhancements that we’re already making use of. Well done.”
Kath Temple Teacher, TAFE NSW, Aust.
” …just completed the training and really enjoyed it. I’m sure I’ll discover new ways to expand my experience every time I use it.” Rory Manning
” Being able to share our drawings with the free viewer is the best move you’ve made. Makes my life much easier”
B. Randall (CAD Manager)
“I feel proud that I can bring drawings to life and craft visuals that inspire people to take action, to protect or conserve or enhance nature in public spaces.”
Stephanie Braconnier Future Landscapes
Starter Pack
Try before you buy
$339
One single payment
Starter Pack – How It Works
Get a 30 day license + hotline support + two free training sessions from our friendly team, and get 100% of your money back as a discount if you purchase a Perpetual License within the 30 day period.
Rental Option
Annual License
$1,390 / year
Per year
Annual Subscription – How It Works
Get a 12 month license that renews each year until you cancel.
Upgrades are included in the subscription.
Payment Plan
Perpetual License
$245 / month for 12 months
Per month for 12 months
Payment Plan – How It Works
Get a timed license of the current version for 12 consecutive months, then we'll switch it to a perpetual license after your final payment.
Buy Outright
Perpetual License
$2,449
One single payment
Perpetual License – How It Works
Make a single payment and get a permanent license of the current version that is yours to keep forever.
Upgrade to new releases as desired. Upgrades are optional.
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Training Course
Enroll in the certificate course and get the full support of our team.
One-on-One Training
Learn RealCAD with our support team, let them guide you every step of the way
