ProjectCAD viewers

Glovius

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From
$24.92/mo
Free plan
No
Runs on
Android, iOS, Web, Windows
Rev.
7.1

Summary

Glovius is a CAD viewer for inspecting, measuring, analyzing, comparing, and exporting part, assembly, and drawing files. It supports CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES, and JT. Analysis tools include thickness, collision, and draft analysis, as well as projected and section area tools. Glovius Cloud allows browser viewing without installation, link-based file sharing, and embedding models in websites; it can also link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization. Free apps are available for iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Export formats include STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images, and PowerPoint. The Windows viewer runs on Windows 10 or 11 and requires at least 4GB RAM; its downloadable version has a free 15-day trial. The free plan is listed alongside paid packs and annual subscriptions. A subscription license works on one machine; floating licenses can be used by one person at a time and borrowed for seven days.

Who it is for

Glovius suits people who need to inspect or measure CAD files across supported formats. Its browser viewer and mobile apps also suit users who need to view files without installing the Windows viewer.

What is good

  • Supports major CAD formats including DWG and DXF.
  • Includes thickness, collision, and draft analysis.
  • Cloud viewer supports link sharing and model embedding.
  • Free apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android.
  • Exports to formats including PDF, STL, and PowerPoint.

What to know first

  • Windows viewer requires Windows 10 or 11.
  • Windows viewer requires at least 4GB RAM.
  • A subscription license works on only one machine.
  • Floating licenses allow one user at a time.

Verdict

Glovius combines broad CAD viewing support with measurement, analysis, comparison, and export tools. Review the license terms and plan format coverage to determine which option fits your files and usage.

Glovius plans and pricing

All plans
Glovius Daily Pack $15 once 24 Hours Validity 4 Hours of Usage · 20GB File Storage glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Glovius Weekly Pack $45 once 7 Days validity 20 Hours of Usage · 20GB File Storage glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Glovius Monthly Pack $91 once 30 Days validity 80 Hours of Usage · 20GB File Storage glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Glovius Lite $299/yr Annual Subscription (Save 17%) 2D DWG/DXF viewer · SolidWorks/Inventor/Solid Edge/STEP/IGES viewing · basic analysis and exports glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Glovius $399/yr 1 Annual Subscription (Save 17%) CATIA/NX/ProENGINEER/JT/Creo viewing · measurement, section, analysis, comparison · BOM and 3D reports glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Glovius Plus $549/yr 1 Annual Subscription (Save 24%) Advanced STEP/IGES/Parasolid/3MF export · all Glovius features glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on CAD viewers

Free plan
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DWG support
Yesglovius.com
Measurement tools
Yesglovius.com
Markup and annotation
Yesglovius.com
Sharing and collaboration
Yesglovius.com
Platforms
cross_platformglovius.com
DXF support
Yesglovius.com

Facts

Product purpose
Glovius is a modern CAD viewer for viewing, measuring, analyzing, comparing and exporting CAD part, assembly and drawing files.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Supported formats
The product supports CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, Solid Edge, STEP, DWG, DXF, IGES and JT files.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Analysis tools
Glovius provides thickness analysis, collision detection, draft analysis, projected area and section area tools.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Cloud viewer
Glovius Cloud lets users view CAD files in a browser without installation, share files by link and embed models in websites.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Dropbox integration
Glovius Cloud can link to Dropbox for automatic synchronization.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Mobile apps
Glovius provides free apps for iPhone, iPad and Android smartphones and tablets.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Export formats
Glovius can export CAD data to formats including STEP, IGES, Parasolid, 3MF, JT, PDF, HTML, STL, images and PowerPoint.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Windows requirements
The Windows version runs on Windows 10 or Windows 11 with a minimum of 4GB RAM.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Trial
The downloadable Windows CAD Viewer has a free 15-day trial.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Industries
Glovius is used in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, medical and high-tech industries.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Glovius provides online help, release notes, licensing documentation, FAQs and support by email at [email protected].glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Floating licenses
A floating license is installed on a server, can be used by one person at a time and may be borrowed for 7 days.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
License machine limit
One Glovius subscription license works on only one machine.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026
Data access terms
The end-user agreement says the software is owned by HCL and that Dropbox access is subject to Dropbox terms and privacy policies.glovius.com · 1 Oct 2026

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