MacDraft Professional
What it is
MacDraft Professional, also called MacDraft Pro, is native 2D CAD drafting software for creating drawings on a Mac. It is aimed at architects, engineers, construction services, professional CAD users, designers, educators, and hobbyists. Drawing tools include vector shapes, lines and curves, precision dimensioning, scaling, layers, and smart snapping. Built-in templates and symbol libraries support different drawing types; the Complete pack lists 7500+ symbols. MacDraft Pro can open, save, and edit DWG and DXF files up to AutoCAD 2022 (AC1032), and drawings can be exported as PDF and other common image formats. Objects can store custom details such as name, price, and material for reports such as bills of materials. It requires an Apple computer running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later and supports Apple Silicon. The 14-day free trial provides unlimited access to the software’s tools and features. The listed price starts at $49, and each purchased license is valid for one machine.
Who it suits. It suits Mac users who need 2D drafting, including construction professionals, designers, educators, and hobbyists. It may also suit users working with DWG or DXF drawings up to the stated AutoCAD version.
Good
- Supports DWG and DXF files up to AutoCAD 2022
- Includes precision dimensioning and smart snapping
- Objects can hold details for bill-of-materials reports
- 14-day trial gives unlimited tool access
- Supports Apple Silicon
Watch for
- Requires macOS 10.14 or later
- Each license covers one machine
- Additional machines require additional licenses
Verdict
MacDraft Pro offers Mac-based 2D drafting with DWG and DXF editing and structured object data. Confirm that the Mac requirement and per-machine license fit your setup.
Plans and prices
| Plan | Price | Billed |
|---|---|---|
| MacDraft Pro - App Only | — | Single license; per machine |
| MacDraft Pro - Complete | — | Single license; per machine |
| MacDraft Pro - Home & Garden | — | Single license; per machine |
| MacDraft Pro - Starter | — | Single license; per machine |
From MacDraft Professional's own pricing page, checked 8 Oct 2026. Every plan
What the maker publishes
- Drawing tools
- It includes vector shape, line and curve tools, precision dimensioning, scaling, layers and smart snapping. source
- Exports
- The product page describes exporting drawings as PDF and other common image formats. source
- File compatibility
- MacDraft Pro supports opening, saving and editing DWG and DXF files up to AutoCAD 2022 (AC1032). source
- Founded
- 1964 source
- Headquarters
- Aylesford, Kent, United Kingdom source
- Intended users
- The maker describes it for architects, engineers, construction services, professional CAD users, designers, educators and hobbyists. source
- Licensing limit
- Each purchased license is valid for one machine, and additional machines require additional licenses. source
- Object data
- Objects can hold custom information such as name, price and material, which can be used to produce reports such as bills of materials. source
- Product
- MacDraft Pro is native 2D CAD drafting software for creating drawings on a Mac. source
- Security and payments
- The pricing page describes payments as secure and says prices exclude applicable tax or VAT, which is calculated at checkout. source
- Support
- Microspot offers free product help and support and lists support by email at [email protected]. source
- System requirements
- MacDraft Pro 8 requires an Apple computer running macOS 10.14 (Mojave) or later and supports Apple Silicon. source
- Templates and symbols
- The software includes built-in templates and a symbol library, with the Complete pack listing over 7500 symbols. source
- Trial
- The free trial provides unlimited access to the software’s tools and features for 14 days from first launch. source