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Download CADCraft: free, open-source CAD drafting and drawing inspection

CADCraft is ArtCraft's free, open-source Rust app for CAD drafting and drawing inspection, with a AutoCAD-style workflow. Choose an official Windows, macOS or Linux package below. The project is in early development; the downloads are verified against GitHub releases, while compatibility and production reliability have not been independently tested by us.

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Our take: Worth trying for CAD drafting and drawing inspection on copies; still early development.

CADCraftIn development
Compared workflowAutoCAD
Release
0.10.0
Platforms
macOS · Windows · Linux · Web
License
MIT or Apache-2.0
Verified
2026-10-22

Official GitHub assets · Checked 2026-10-22

Download CADCraft for your computer

Free and open source. Choose your system below; every download comes directly from the official storytold/cadcraft repository. We do not host or repackage installers.

Version 0.10.0 · Released · Check for a newer release ↗

Windows ARM64 or 32-bit PC? Linux ARM64, DEB, RPM, Flatpak or a portable Windows ZIP? Choose another package in the full release ↗. Match the architecture to your computer; the buttons above are not suitable for every device.

How to install CADCraft on Windows, macOS or Linux

Windows

  1. Check Settings → System → About for your system type. The button above is for x64 Intel/AMD PCs.
  2. Download the MSI and run it, then follow the installer.
  3. Launch CADCraft and open a copied test file. For ARM PCs, 32-bit systems or a portable ZIP, use the full release list.

macOS

  1. Download the universal DMG and open it.
  2. Drag CADCraft to Applications, then launch it.
  3. If macOS blocks the app, verify the source and read the official repository’s signing and installation notes before proceeding.

Linux

  1. Download the AppImage that matches your processor. The button above is for x86_64.
  2. In file properties, allow execution as a program, then launch it.
  3. If it does not start, read the repository’s system-library and FUSE requirements, or choose a documented DEB, RPM or Flatpak package.

App-specific platform requirements

Windows: Choose the x64 MSI below for Intel/AMD PCs; ARM64, x86 and portable packages are listed in the full release.

macOS: The checked universal DMG supports Apple silicon and Intel Macs.

Linux: Choose the x86_64 AppImage below for Intel/AMD systems. Other architectures and package formats are in the release.

Web: A WebAssembly build is distinct from a hosted editor. Check the repository for browser setup and limitations.

Before opening important work, compare the downloaded file with the release’s SHA256SUMS.txt. Open a copy, save or export it, and inspect the output in another app. We checked package availability; we have not run every installer or independently tested production compatibility.

Standalone version 0.10.0Free · MIT or Apache-2.0 · Development software
All packages and release notes ↗

Installing several tools? ArtCraft Launcher 0.6.1 is a separate project; check its supported app list. The WebAssembly ZIP is a self-hostable build, not a hosted web editor. Browse all 13 download guides or find repositories in our GitHub directory.

The short answer

Can CADCraft replace AutoCAD?

Worth trying for CAD drafting and drawing inspection on copies; still early development.

The README warns that entities CADCraft does not model are not preserved on save. It lists DXF reading/writing and DWG support via acadrust, but that does not establish lossless interchange. Check units, dimensions, blocks and plotted scale before using any output for fabrication.

What is already there

What can you do with CADCraft?

These are capabilities documented by the official project. They are reasons to test the app, not a promise that every AutoCAD workflow behaves identically.

01

Draft with familiar tools

The project documents a command line, object snaps, layers, dimensions, hatches and blocks. Begin with a small drawing whose dimensions you can check independently.

02

Inspect drawing interchange

DXF and DWG import/export are documented with version-specific limits. Always use copies because unsupported entities may be lost when you save.

03

Review plots and exports

PDF plotting, SVG and PNG export are listed. Verify lineweights, units and scale in the exported file before handing it to another person or a manufacturing service.

Before you switch

Who should try CADCraft now?

A good test candidate

Try it if you…

  • Simple drafting, dimensions and experiments with copied DXF drawings.
  • You can compare exported results with your established AutoCAD workflow.
  • You want a local open-source app and can report reproducible problems upstream.

Wait or test carefully

Do not switch blindly if you…

  • You require lossless DXF and DWG drawings compatibility without testing.
  • A deadline depends on features, plug-ins or team workflows you have not verified.
  • The README warns that entities CADCraft does not model are not preserved on save. It lists DXF reading/writing and DWG support via acadrust, but that does not establish lossless interchange. Check units, dimensions, blocks and plotted scale before using any output for fabrication.

Common questions

CADCraft FAQ

Where can I download CADCraft?

Use the checked official GitHub assets linked on this page or github.com/storytold/cadcraft/releases/latest for newer builds. We do not host or repackage installers. Match your processor architecture and compare the file with the release's SHA256SUMS.txt.

Is CADCraft free and open source?

CADCraft is published under MIT or Apache-2.0, with free official downloads. Bundled assets and branding may have separate terms. Download availability does not imply production readiness.

Is it safe to save my original DWG or DXF in CADCraft?

Keep the original untouched. The README explicitly warns that entities the app does not model are not kept on save. Test a copy, compare the geometry and dimensions in an established viewer, and verify units and plotted scale before using the output.

How do I update CADCraft?

Check the official latest-release page and read its release notes before installing a newer standalone package. Back up your projects first. ArtCraft Launcher is a separate option for managing multiple Crafting Apps; check that its current app list includes the tool you need.

How we evaluated this page

Official facts, practical guidance, visible limits.

This guide summarizes the official CADCraft product page and repository. We have not yet independently tested production files, performance or long-session stability, so those claims remain clearly bounded.

Read our editorial approach →

Development journal

Recent updates for this app

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· Official release

CADCraft 0.10.0: published release

The v0.10.0 notes describe explicit SVG import omissions, layout placement in DWG, dimension/text interoperability changes and millimetre plotting. These are project-reported changes; test drawing dimensions, layouts and printed scale before relying on interchange.

· Official release

CADCraft 0.8.0: published release checked October 20

The notes correct RECTANG second-corner behaviour with ortho enabled, bound control-port input, and restrict stored paths to the local machine or drawing share. They do not establish new CAD format compatibility or change the project’s development status.

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    storytold/cadcraft — GitHub repository

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    cadcraft v0.10.0 — official GitHub release

    official repository · Accessed 2026-10-22