Files with cad extension can mostly be found as 3D CAD drawings in various formats. Older formats that were typically replaced by newer ones with unique extension, like DWG.
Software that open cad file
CAD file extension - CAD drawing
What is cad file? How to open cad files?
File type specification:
File extension cad is generally related to CAD drawings. CAD means computer-aided design, its the use of computers in the process of design, drafting or drawing.
A typical CAD output is a either 2D or 3D model of some product, part or other technical data. It can include additional data, such as materials used, dimensions, processes etc.
Many programs used and some are still using the cad file extension for their drawing, these are however not compatible with each other.
Currently most CAD programs use the dwg format or the dxf format for CAD drawings.
The default software associated to open cad file:
Company or developer:
Autodesk, Inc.
AutoSketch is CAD tool used to create professional CAD drawings developed by Autodesk. AutoSketch is "light" version of AutoCAD that supports less features and not support 3D modeling.
List of software applications associated to the .cad file extension
Recommended software programs are sorted by OS platform (Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android etc.)
and possible program actions that can be done with the file: like open cad file, edit cad file, convert cad file, view cad file, play cad file etc. (if exist software for corresponding action in File-Extensions.org's database).
Hint:
Click on the tab below to simply browse between the application actions, to quickly get a list of recommended software, which is able to perform the specified software action, such as opening, editing or converting cad files.
Software that open cad file - CAD drawing
Programs supporting the exension cad on the main platforms Windows, Mac, Linux or mobile. Click on the link to get more information about listed programs for open cad file action.
Microsoft Windows:
Main software associated with cad file by default:
AutoSketch
Other suggested software:
CadStd
PRO Landscape
ExtraCAD
LogiKal
BobCAD-CAM Mill