AutoCAD for Mac download now available

AutoCAD for Mac is now available. AutoCAD brings powerful design and drafting tools to the Mac platform, and promises full compatibility with the Windows version as well.

Anyone can download a free 30 day trial of the software at AutoDesk’s Mac site, purchasing the software comes at the retail price of $3,995.

AutoCAD for Free

If you’re a student or educator, you can get AutoCAD for free. Visit the AutoDesk Student & Educator site to get the free download. This is extremely generous considering the high retail price, so if you can take advantage of this free version you should.

AutoCAD for Mac System Requirements

The Mac system requirements are as follows:

• 64-bit Intel® processor
• 3 GB of RAM (4 GB recommended)
• 2.5 GB free disk space for download and installation (3 GB recommended)
• All graphics cards on supported hardware
• 1,280 x 800 display with true color (1,600 x 1,200 with true color recommended)

As with most software, the better and newer your Mac the better the performance will be.