LibreCAD is a free and open source CAD (Computer Aided Design) application for 2D design
LibreCAD is developed from the fork of QCad Community Edition. LibreCAD development is based on the Qt4 libraries and can run on different platforms identically.
LibreCAD has many users around the world, the program is available in more than 20 languages and for all major operating systems, including Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X and Linux.
About LibreCAD
FreeCAD is a 2D-CAD application full of functionalities and with some great advantages:
Free and open source: with this, the user will not have to worry about licenses or monthly or annual subscription costs.
Multilingualism: The app is available in a large number of languages, with many more being added all the time.
Free: The program is licensed under the GPLv2 public license and therefore anyone can use, customize, modify and redistribute it.
Community: LibreCAD is a community driven project and development is open to new talent and new ideas.
Also in itself, the software is tested and used daily by a community of users, large and dedicated; With this, they can also get involved and influence its future development.
Much of the interface and concepts of its use are similar to those of AutoCAD, which makes its use more convenient for users experienced in this type of commercial CAD programs.
LibreCAD uses the AutoCAD DXF file format internally and for saving and importing files, as well as allowing them to be exported in a variety of formats.
LibreCAD is quite advanced for free and open source CAD software, allowing layer control and complex element selection processes.
Among the main features of LibreCAD that we can highlight, we find:
- Multilingual interface.
- It doesn't consume a lot of resources.
- Contains quite a few tools.
- Quick and easy installation.
- Supports layers.
- DWG format support
- Multi platform.
- There is a large community that provides support, as well as many tutorials on the web.
