What it is
ABViewer is software for viewing, editing, measuring, converting and printing DWG and other CAD files, 3D models and raster images. It supports formats across CAD, vector, 3D, complex, raster and archive types, including DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, PDF, STL, SVG and ZIP. For 2D drawings, users can work with layers, blocks, dimension and text styles, and snapping, as well as add comments and markups. 3D tools measure distances, face heights, surface areas and curvilinear edge radii, and create section views. The software converts models to STL, OBJ, DWG/DXF and supported 2D formats; STEP and SAT/SAB export is also available for parametric models. It can generate CNC G-code from 2D drawings. ABViewer runs on Linux and Windows; Windows downloads include 32-bit and 64-bit builds of version 16. A free 30-day trial is available. Listed paid options include subscriptions and lifetime licenses, with Professional user licenses starting at 30.00 USD per month billed every three months.
Who it suits. ABViewer Professional is described for metalworking, CNC programming and machine building, in both shop-floor and office settings. It may also suit people who need to view, edit, measure or convert the supported drawing and model formats.
Good
- Supports DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES and more.
- Measures 3D model features.
- Generates CNC G-code from 2D drawings.
- Free 30-day trial.
- License activation can work without internet.
Watch for
- No free plan.
- PDF-to-DWG conversion requires Enterprise.
- Enterprise is required for batch tools and file comparison.
- Lifetime license upgrades are optional and paid.
Verdict
ABViewer brings 2D drawing tools, 3D measurement and file conversion into one package, with Enterprise-only features clearly separated. Consider the license type and required conversion or batch tools before choosing a plan.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| Professional — user license, three-month subscription | $30 a month | $30 / three months |
| Professional — floating license, three-month subscription | $61 a month | $61 / three months |
| Professional — user license, one-year subscription | $77 a year | $77 / year |
| Enterprise — one-year license | $154 a year | BUY A ONE-YEAR LICENSE FOR $154 |
| Professional — floating license, one-year subscription | $154 a year | $154 / year |
| Professional — user lifetime license | $189 once | $189 for life |
| Professional — floating lifetime license | $383 once | $383 for life |
From ABViewer's own pricing page, checked 7 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- 2D editing
- Users can work with drawing layers, blocks, dimension and text styles, and snap, and can add comments and markups. source
- 3D tools
- ABViewer can measure 3D model distances, face heights, surface areas, and curvilinear edge radii, and create section views. source
- Batch tools
- Enterprise includes batch conversion and print, file comparison, and command-line features. source
- CNC
- The software generates G-code files for CNC machines from 2D drawings. source
- Conversion
- It converts 3D models to STL, OBJ, DWG/DXF, and supported 2D formats, with STEP and SAT/SAB export also available for parametric models. source
- Enterprise limit
- PDF-to-DWG conversion is available only in ABViewer Enterprise. source
- Formats
- It supports CAD, vector, 3D, complex, raster, and archive formats, including DWG, DXF, STEP, IGES, PDF, STL, SVG, and ZIP. source
- Founded
- 2001 source
- Intended users
- The maker describes ABViewer Professional for metalworking, CNC programming, and machine building, including shop-floor and office use. source
- License activation
- The maker says a license can be activated without an internet connection. source
- Purpose
- ABViewer lets users view, edit, convert, measure, and print DWG and other CAD files, 3D models, and raster images. source
- Support
- Technical support is free within the product's major version and is offered by online chat, email, phone, forum, and remote-control sessions. source
- Trial
- The maker offers a free 30-day trial of ABViewer. source
- Windows builds
- The download page provides ABViewer version 16 in 32-bit and 64-bit Windows builds. source