Professional 2D CAD.
Right in your browser.

Open and edit DWG & DXF files without installing anything. SnapCAD gives you real drafting tools with familiar keyboard shortcuts, toolbars, and menus — built for engineers, architects, makers, and anyone who needs to draw precisely.

No downloads. No sign-up required to try. Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox & Safari.

12000 Command: LINE

Everything you need to draft

A full command-driven 2D CAD environment — not a simplified drawing app. Toolbar, menu, and keyboard-driven with the workflows professionals expect.

Native DWG & DXF Support

Open and save real .dwg and .dxf files. No conversion, no data loss. Full compatibility with industry-standard formats you already use.

Toolbars & Menus

Intuitive toolbars, context menus, and dockable panels — plus a full command line for power users. Pick the workflow that suits you.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Type L, C, TR, O or use single-key shortcuts for every command. Familiar command aliases keep you productive from day one.

Layers & Properties

Full layer management with visibility, freeze, lock, and colour control. Organise complex drawings with ease.

Familiar Entity Snap

Endpoint, midpoint, centre, intersection, perpendicular, tangent — the snap modes you already know. Precision drawing feels natural from the first click.

Full Modify Suite

Move, copy, rotate, scale, mirror, trim, extend, fillet, chamfer, offset, explode — the complete toolkit.

Start drafting in 30 seconds

No account needed to try. Just open the app and draw.

1

Open SnapCAD

Click "Launch SnapCAD" — the app loads in your browser in seconds. No install, no waiting.

2

Draw or Open a File

Start a new drawing from scratch or open an existing .dwg or .dxf file from your computer. Familiar toolbars and shortcuts are ready to go.

3

Upgrade to Save & Share

Free is perfect for evaluation. Upgrade to Standard to save as .dwg/.dxf and share in standard formats with no vendor lock-in.

Built for every 2D drafting workflow

From fabrication shops and architecture practices to trades on site — SnapCAD fits the workflows of anyone who needs accurate 2D CAD with straightforward pricing.

Fabrication & CNC Machining

Waterjet & Plasma Cutting Sheet Metal CNC Routing Metal Fab Job Shops HVAC Ducting Signage & Display Joinery & Cabinetry Steel Detailing

Clean 2D geometry ready for machine output. Export DXF straight to your cutter, router, or nesting software — no conversion artefacts, no broken geometry.

Architecture & Building Services

Small Architectural Practices Drafting Contractors Building Designers Interior Designers Kitchen & Bath Designers Landscape Designers Town Planning Consultants

Plans, elevations, annotations, and PDF-ready plots — without BIM complexity. Full DWG compatibility means your files open in any client's software without issues.

Trades & Construction

Electrical Contractors Fire Services Security Installers Plumbing & Hydraulics Civil Contractors Roofing & Cladding

Mark up plans, produce shop drawings, and send DXFs to fabricators — from any device, on site or in the office. Opens DWGs reliably so nothing gets lost in translation.

Automotive, Marine & Custom Fabrication

Custom Automotive Exhaust Shops Trailer Manufacturers Boat Builders Motorsport Fabrication

Fast 2D profiles and templates for brackets, gussets, plates, frames, and hull sections. Design it, export DXF, cut or form the part — no wasted steps.

Education & Training

Engineering Drafting Courses Fabrication & TAFE Programs Architecture & Design Schools

Teach DWG workflows on any device students already have. No per-seat licensing, no IT infrastructure — just open a browser and start learning.

Furniture, Retail & Exhibition

Furniture Designers Shopfitting Companies Exhibition Stand Builders POS Display Manufacturers

2D layouts, cut sheets, and DXF exports for fabrication. Simple and fast for workflows that are drafting-first and production-driven.

Surveying, Mapping & Civil Drafting

Surveyors Landscape Architects Urban Planners Small Civil Drafting Firms

Polylines, layers, blocks, and plotting for site plans and boundary drawings — without Civil 3D complexity or the price tag that comes with it.

What every customer needs

Across every industry above, the requirements are the same — and so are the frustrations with existing tools.

What they need

  • DWG files that open correctly — blocks, hatches, and dimensions intact
  • Familiar command line with shortcuts like L, C, TR, O, MIRROR
  • Clean geometry reliable enough for fabrication and CNC export
  • Layer management, annotation tools, and PDF-ready plots
  • Works anywhere — browser, site office, workshop, or client meeting
  • Predictable, low-cost pricing with no annual price hikes

What they're leaving behind

  • Rigid per-seat licensing and escalating subscription fees
  • 3D modelling and BIM features they'll never use
  • Desktop installs, IT overhead, and licence management
  • Files that "almost" convert — breaking blocks, hatches, or dimensions
  • Learning an entirely new UI just to open a DWG file

Industry-grade DWG engine inside

SnapCAD uses an industry-grade CAD engine running as WebAssembly in your browser — no server-side processing, no file uploads. Your drawings stay accurate down to the last arc, with full DWG and DXF fidelity.

.DWG Read/Write .DXF Read/Write Lines Arcs Circles Polylines Ellipses Dimensions Hatches Blocks
Precision geometry

Simple, transparent pricing

Start free, upgrade to Standard when you need save/export. No surprises.

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Free

A$0/mo

For evaluating and learning SnapCAD

  • Open DWG/DXF files
  • Drawing tools & toolbars
  • Familiar entity snap
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • No file save/export on Free
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Common questions

Everything you need to know about SnapCAD.

No. SnapCAD runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly technology. There's nothing to download, install, or update. Just open the link and start drawing.
SnapCAD opens .dwg and .dxf files natively on all plans. Saving/exporting .dwg and .dxf is available on Standard. Files stay fully compatible with other professional CAD applications.
Your drawings are processed locally in your browser — files are not uploaded to any server. On Standard, saved files download directly to your device. We take privacy seriously and comply with GDPR and Australian privacy law.
Yes. SnapCAD works on any device with a modern browser. While a mouse provides the best experience for precise drafting, you can view, navigate, and perform basic edits on tablets.
Currently, SnapCAD requires an internet connection. We're exploring offline support via service workers for a future release.
Absolutely. On Standard, SnapCAD exports DXF files that are directly compatible with most CNC routers, laser cutters, and vinyl plotters. Draw your part or enclosure at full scale, save as .dxf, and send it straight to your machine or slicing software. It's a natural fit for the Maker community.
SnapCAD uses an industry-grade CAD engine, so DWG and DXF fidelity is identical to desktop tools. It focuses on 2D drafting with familiar toolbars, menus, keyboard shortcuts, and snap modes — if you've used any professional CAD software, you'll feel at home immediately. For 2D work, SnapCAD offers the convenience of instant browser access without licence management overhead.

Ready to start drafting?

Free to use. No account required. Open your browser and draw.