Autodesk Viewer

Web · Windows · Mac

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Autodesk Viewer is ranked #5 of 31 in CAD viewer software on Freedom251. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

Autodesk Viewer plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Requires an Autodesk Account · Uploaded designs expire after 30 days by default · Anyone with a shared link can access the design help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on CAD viewer software

Free plan: Yes
DWG support: Yes
Measurement tools: Yes
Markup and annotation: Yes
Sharing and collaboration: Yes
Platforms: web
DXF support: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Autodesk Viewer is a free browser application for uploading, viewing, and sharing designs, including Revit and AutoCAD files.
Supported formats: It supports many 2D and 3D design file types, including DWG, STEP, RVT, IGES, SolidWorks, and more.
Browser platform: Autodesk lists Autodesk Viewer as browser-based and available on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.
Viewing tools: The viewer includes navigation, model browsing, properties, measurement, explode, section, markup, printing, and screenshot tools.
Collaboration: Users can share a design view through a link and use annotations and drawing tools for online collaboration.
Source file access: Shared design views show a converted representation, and stakeholders cannot access or edit the source files through the view.
Link access: Files saved to Autodesk Viewer are not searchable, but anyone with the shareable link can access the design.
Retention: Design views are available for 30 days by default, and owners can extend their expiry date.
Integrations: Autodesk lists compatibility with AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Inventor, Navisworks, and other design products.
Account requirement: Using Autodesk Viewer requires an Autodesk Account.
Security and compliance: Autodesk says its security practices include a secure software development lifecycle, continuous vulnerability assessment, and risk mitigation, and that it conducts audits and third-party security assessments.
Data location: Autodesk Support states that Autodesk Viewer data are stored in the United States and regional data storage is not supported.
Supported DWG and Revit limits: DWG object-enabler viewing is limited to AutoCAD Architecture, Plant 3D, and Civil 3D, and RVT support covers Revit 2015 or later files.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best CAD Viewer Software in 2026#5 of 31

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help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/ENU/ADSKVIEWER-Help/files/ADS· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/ENU/ADSKVIEWER-Help/files/ADS· checked 3 Oct 2026
autodesk.com/viewers· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/ENU/ADSKVIEWER-Help/files/ADS· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/ENU/ADSKVIEWER-Help/files/ADS· checked 3 Oct 2026
help.autodesk.com/cloudhelp/ENU/ADSKVIEWER-Help/files/ADS· checked 3 Oct 2026
autodesk.com/trust/overview· checked 3 Oct 2026
autodesk.com/support/technical/article/caas/sfdcarti· checked 3 Oct 2026