RealCAD
“No CAD software with this much depth is as fast to learn or as easy to master, I know because I have to support them all.” Dani Ramiro, CAD International
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Those that do the research choose RealCAD for highly productive, easy to master drafting.
When you choose to deploy RealCAD in your business you’re selecting the most popular drafting product in our entire CAD stable. Make the move to software that lets you design better, faster and funner®.
Application developers choose RealCAD as their development platform. Products like LANDWorksCAD, ArborCAD, Rack-n-Pack, RealCAM, FallSafeCAD, all use RealCAD. It provides their clients with the best user experience and makes their applications look good too.
Get Good Fast
Easy step-by-step online training will have you up and running in just a few hours – You won’t be an expert straight away but you’ll be well on your way.
” …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
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Students of the course anywhere in the world get direct access to support from real people that make up the RealCAD support team.
Real .CAD advantage
100% .CAD file compatibility. Only genuine RealCAD® software can assure you of this. Safely open, edit and save all .CAD files or convert to .DWG as required.
” My old software could only use DWG files. Being able to work natively in .CAD and exchange in .DWG when I need to is great,” B. Randall (CAD Manager)
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Give your clients and associates the free CAD viewer, available for both Mac and Windows then when you send them your file they’ll see exactly what you see with no loss of data. They can measure, markup and print too.
Feature Rich Simplicity
With half the number of commands and 40% less clicks* to achieve even greater results, enjoy the cleanest and most rewarding CAD interface yet.
” Nice. “, J. Bavistock (Clements, UK)
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A clean, modern interface, a guiding prompt, a reactive cursor without excessive indicators, minimal buttons and many actions that don’t require a command to be chosen all add up to RealCAD’s unique productivity leading approach.
CAD accurate digital art
RealCAD combines traditional vector-based CAD with digital artistry. Your drawings can be as illustrative or as technical as you desire.
“I love that my drawings can be brought to life.” Heinze B, ShopFitters
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In addition to all the standard tools of professional CAD, RealCAD gives you superior abillities when it comes to making your drawings stand out. Fill areas with texture, color, transparency, imagery, use line weights, styles, backdrops, whiteout and more to transform simple line drawings into designs with greater clarity and visual appeal.
V8 Sets a New Standard
RealCAD® is always being enhanced to embrace new technologies and improve productivity for its users. The latest v8 is no exception with a range of new enhancements that build upon its long standing pedigree. v8 is the most effective version yet with speed and feature improvements existing users will love and new buyers will relish in.
“We don’t always choose to upgrade but this year v8 has really compelling enhancements we’re already making use of. Well done guys”
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Those that do the research choose RealCAD for highly productive, easy to master drafting.
When you choose to deploy RealCAD in your business you’re selecting the most popular drafting product in our entire CAD stable. Make the move to software that lets you design better, faster and funner®.
Application developers choose RealCAD as their development platform. Products like LANDWorksCAD, ArborCAD, Rack-n-Pack, RealCAM, FallSafeCAD, all use RealCAD. It provides their clients with the best user experience and makes their applications look good too.
Self-Paced Learning
Enroll in the online self-paced certificate courses go step by step from absolute beginner to competent user, and get the full support of our team. Do it in a weekend or pace yourself over several weeks, the choice is all yours.
One-on-One Sessions
Let us personally guide you with one-on-one training. Our team will remotely access your screen and walk you through every step. They may even record your sessions so you can refer to them later. Get productive in just a few hours.
Ongoing Support
Because you have the easiest to use CAD software, it doesn't mean you want to do it all alone. Get full support every year, for whenever you may need it.
Sketch and Stretch™
Good Measure
Copy That
Cloning
TrueLine™
Smart Select™
Magic Eraser™
Geometry Tracker
The Prompt
RealCAD System Requirements
| Windows Windows 10, 8 or 7 (64bit) Intel i7 or higher 16GB RAM or greater 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 Intel i7 or higher (M1 chip not 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 |
Looking for a new computer? To be certain you are getting the right machine, you can purchase our CAD-tuned laptops directly from us.
Can I use RealCAD on a Mac?
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?
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.
Option #1
Perpetual License
$2,495
One single payment
Perpetual License – How It Works
Make a single payment and get a license of the current version that is yours to keep forever.
Option #2
Payment Plan
$249 / month for 12 months
Per month for 12 months
Payment Plan – How It Works
Get a timed license of the current version for 12 months, then we’ll upgrade it to a perpetual license after your final payment.
Option #3
Annual License
$895 / year
Per year
Annual License – How It Works
Get a 12 month license of the current version that renews each year until you cancel.
Starter Pack
Try before you buy
$195
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 license within the 30 day period.
Prices shown in AUD. Australian buyers add 10% GST
