Autodesk AutoCAD LT: Best-in-class 2D design and drafting tools with automation

• Best-in-class 2D drafting, design, and documentation tools.
• AutoCAD on the web: View, create, and edit AutoCAD drawings from any computer with no software install required.*
• AutoCAD on mobile: View, create, and edit AutoCAD drawings via iOS and Android devices.
• Integrated workflows: Work smoothly across desktop, web, and mobile devices.*
• Cloud storage connectivity: Access any DWG file in AutoCAD with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.

• AutoLISP: Leverage AutoLISP to streamline workflows and enforce CAD standards through automation.
• Smart Blocks: Automatically place blocks in your drawing based on where you’ve inserted the same ones in your drawing—or search and convert objects into new, existing, or recently used blocks.
• Autodesk Assistant: Access helpful support and solutions related to features and your design challenges without leaving AutoCAD.
• Activity Insights: Follow version history with file comparison tools to track updates for shared DWG with detailed properties.
• File Open Performance: On average, 2D files will open 2x faster in AutoCAD LT 2025 vs. AutoCAD LT 2024.**
• Trace: Safely review and add feedback directly to a DWG file without altering the existing drawing.
• Count: Automate counting blocks or geometry with the Count command.
• Share: Send a controlled copy of your drawing to teammates and colleagues to access wherever they are.
• Push to Autodesk Docs: Push your CAD drawing sheets as PDFs to Autodesk Docs from AutoCAD.
• Drawing history: See changes made to your drawing over time (merged with Activity Insights as of AutoCAD LT 2025).
• Xref compare: Compare two versions of an external xref and implement changes without leaving your current drawing.
• Blocks palette: Insert blocks efficiently from the Libraries tab on desktop or in the AutoCAD web app.
• Quick measure: Quickly display all nearby measurements including areas and perimeters in a drawing by hovering your mouse.
• Trim and extend (enhanced): Automatically select all potential boundaries with the default Quick mode.
• Purge (redesigned): Remove multiple unneeded objects with easy selection and object preview.
• DWG™ compare: Compare two versions of a drawing or xref without leaving your current window.
• PDF import: Import geometry (SHX font files, fills, raster images, and TrueType text) into a drawing from a PDF.
• Save to web and mobile: Save drawings and their associated xrefs from your desktop to view and edit in AutoCAD on the web and on mobile.
• New views and viewports: Easily add saved views to your layouts.
• High-resolution monitor support: View your designs on 4K- and higher-resolution displays.
• Off-screen selection: Keep selected objects in your selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen.

• 2D graphics: Better stability, fidelity, and performance
• Floating windows: Pull away drawing windows to display them side by side or on multiple monitors without opening another instance of AutoCAD LT (2022).
• Faster Saves: Shave one second off each save on average (2020).**
• Speedy install time: Up to 50% faster for solid state hard drives (2020).**
• New dark theme: Modern blue aesthetic with contrast and sharpness improvements (2020).
• User interface: Flat-design icons and intuitive dialog boxes and toolbars (2019).
• Save, move/copy performance boost with new 2018 DWG™ file format.
• TrustedDWG: Integrity and compatibility alerts for DWG™ files.

• Technical support
  • Autodesk support specialists: Schedule a call,† chat online (limited availability), or email us.
  • Remote desktop assistance: Get secure, hands-on troubleshooting.†
  • Online resources: Access our knowledge base for help documentation, tutorials, training videos, and community support forums.

• Access to the latest software: Instantly access the newest releases and updates.
• Access previous versions: Download and use previous releases.
• Flexible term lengths: Subscribe monthly, annually, or for three years.*
• Administrative tools: Easily manage software licenses, seats, and usage from your Autodesk Account.

*Not available to maintenance plan customers.

**As with all performance tests, results may vary based on factors such as user experience, machine, operating system, network configurations, filters, and source material. While every effort has been made to make the tests as fair and objective as possible, your results may differ. Product information and specifications are subject to change without notice. Autodesk provides this information “as is,” without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. © 2025 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

†Available to maintenance plan customers with Advanced Support.