Autodesk AutoCAD

AutoCAD is a world-leading computer-aided design (CAD) software used by architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create precise 2D and 3D drawings. Originally released in December 1982 by Autodesk, it revolutionized the industry by bringing CAD capabilities to personal computers. Over the decades, it has evolved from a simple drafting tool into a comprehensive suite supporting cloud integration, mobile accessibility, and specialized toolsets.

The brand is fundamentally American, having been developed in Mill Valley, California. Today, while software development is a global effort with engineering centers worldwide, the product remains a flagship of the American technology sector under its original parent company, Autodesk, Inc.