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nanoCAD Free

nanoCAD Free is a no-cost CAD program for 2D drawing. It opens and saves DWG files and has no time limit on use. It’s based on an older version of the nanoCAD platform (version 5).

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  • No cost
  • No time limit
  • DWG support

Who Is nanocad free For?

nanoCAD Free works well for

Individual Users

Anyone who needs a simple, reliable 2D drawing tool.

Small Businesses

Small businesses doing non-profit project work.

Students and Teachers

Students and teachers who need a free CAD program.

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People who want to try the nanoCAD interface before buying the full platform.

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What's Included in nanoCAD Free

2D Drawing

2D drawing and editing tools

DWG Support

DWG file support (open and save)

Familiar Interface

Familiar CAD interface with standard commands

Print & Plot

Print and plot setup

Annotations

Basic text, dimensions, and labels

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How to Get nanoCAD Free

nanoCAD Free is available to download from the official nanoCAD website. Follow these four steps:

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Step 1: Complete the contact form

Fill in the form on this page with your details. 

Step 2: We register your account

Our team registers you with Nanosoft AS and sends you the download link

Step 3: Download

Download the software.

Step 4: Activate

Activate it with the licence key you receive.

Step 5: Renew annually

Renew your free licence once a year.

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nanoCAD Free vs nanoCAD 26 Platform

Free

nanoCAD Free

R 0

Free forever · Renew annually

  • 2D drawing and editing tools
  • DWG file support
  • Familiar CAD interface
  • Print and plot setup
  • Basic annotations
  • Based on version 5

PLATFORM

nanoCAD 26 Platform

R 217

per year · Workstation licence

  • Full 2D and 3D tools
  • DWG R11 through 2018
  • Ribbon and classic interface
  • Dynamic input
  • Developer API
  • 5 add-on modules available
  • IFC support
  • Latest version (26)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to common questions about nanoCAD Free. If your question isn’t covered, contact our support team.

Yes. It costs nothing. You register for free, get a licence key, and renew it each year at no charge. There is no time limit on use.
nanoCAD Free is based on version 5 of the nanoCAD platform. It does not include the advanced features, 3D modelling tools, or add-on modules available in the current nanoCAD 26 Platform.
Yes. nanoCAD Free opens and saves DWG files natively.
No. nanoCAD Free provides 2D drawing and editing tools only. For 3D modelling, you would need the nanoCAD 26 Platform.
No. The add-on modules (3D Solid Modelling, Mechanica, Construction, Raster, and Topoplan) are only available for the nanoCAD 26 Platform.
nanoCAD Free works well for anyone who needs a simple, reliable 2D drawing tool, small businesses doing non-profit project work, students and teachers who need a free CAD program, and people who want to try the nanoCAD interface before buying the full platform.
Register on the nanoCAD website (free), download the software, activate it with the licence key you receive, and renew your free licence once a year.
nanoCAD Free is based on version 5 and provides basic 2D drawing tools with DWG support. The nanoCAD 26 Platform is the current version with a full set of 2D and 3D tools, a ribbon and classic interface, dynamic input, a developer API, IFC support, and the ability to add five specialised modules.

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