What is AutoCAD? AutoCAD® is computer-aided design (CAD) software that empowers architects, engineers, and construction professionals to create precise drawings. With AutoCAD, you can: - Draft, annotate, and design 2D geometry and 3D models with solids, surfaces, and mesh objects - Automate tasks like comparing drawings, counting objects, adding blocks, creating schedules, and more - Customize your workspace with add-on apps and APIs