ProjectCAD viewers
Autodesk Viewer
- Sheet
- A-09 of 31
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- From
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Runs on
- Mac, Web, Windows
- Rev.
- 6.4
Summary
Autodesk Viewer is ranked #9 of 31 in CAD viewers on Bettesworth Construction. It runs on macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.
Autodesk Viewer plans and pricing
All plansFree 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 viewers
- Free plan
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
- DWG support
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
- Measurement tools
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
- Markup and annotation
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
- Sharing and collaboration
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
- Platforms
- webviewer.autodesk.com
- DXF support
- Yesviewer.autodesk.com
Facts
- Purpose
- Autodesk Viewer is a free browser application for uploading, viewing, and sharing designs, including Revit and AutoCAD files.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Supported formats
- It supports many 2D and 3D design file types, including DWG, STEP, RVT, IGES, SolidWorks, and more.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Browser platform
- Autodesk lists Autodesk Viewer as browser-based and available on Windows, Mac, and Chrome OS.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Viewing tools
- The viewer includes navigation, model browsing, properties, measurement, explode, section, markup, printing, and screenshot tools.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Users can share a design view through a link and use annotations and drawing tools for online collaboration.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Source file access
- Shared design views show a converted representation, and stakeholders cannot access or edit the source files through the view.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Link access
- Files saved to Autodesk Viewer are not searchable, but anyone with the shareable link can access the design.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Retention
- Design views are available for 30 days by default, and owners can extend their expiry date.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Autodesk lists compatibility with AutoCAD, Revit, Fusion 360, Inventor, Navisworks, and other design products.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Account requirement
- Using Autodesk Viewer requires an Autodesk Account.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- 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.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- Data location
- Autodesk Support states that Autodesk Viewer data are stored in the United States and regional data storage is not supported.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
- 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.help.autodesk.com · 3 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Bettesworth Construction
- Best CAD Viewers in 2026#9 of 31
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Sources
- 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



