SilicaCAD 2026
PRO 2D/3D
The proven Powerful CAD alternative 2D/3D DWG software
Real low-cost perpetual license! No Annual Fee.
What is SilicaCAD?
SilicaCAD is an AutoCAD® compatible 2D/3D CAD application that works with AutoCAD® DWG files from v. 2.5 to v. 2026 and imports Autodesk Revit®, IFC and SolidWorks files!
The best solution for AEC, MCAD and all generic CAD usages. Supports Dynamic Blocks Creation/Editing (Advanced Blocks) SilicaCAD sells with perpetual licensing and offers more CAD functions than AutoCAD® LT at a fraction of the cost other CAD
Some Reasons to choose SilicaCAD Professional
Perpetual Licensing
No annual fee. You decide when to upgrade.
No Learning Curve for AutoCAD® Users
Nothing to learn if you already use AutoCAD®.
Native DWG Workflow
Full compatibility with AutoCAD® without conversion.
BIM & SolidWorks Import Support
Import Autodesk Revit®, IFC, and SolidWorks models.
PDFtoDWG Conversion
PDF2DWG included.
Dynamic Blocks
Insert, create, and edit dynamic blocks.
RasterDraw Plug-in
Replacement for Raster Design.
Export to Google Earth®
Seamlessly export your designs to Google Earth®.
AEC Parametric Plug-in
Create architectural layouts quickly.
22,000 Ready-to-Use Blocks
Plus customizable blocks manager.
Surveying, GIS & Civil Features
Comprehensive tools for surveying and civil engineering.
Wide Import/Export Support
Rvt, Rfa, IFC, STEP, IGES, SolidWorks, PDF, 3D PDF, DWF, 3DS, DAE, LWO, POV, Maya, OBJ, BMP, JPG, WMF, EMF, SVG
Artisan Render Engine
Professional rendering included.
SilicaCAD Features
Professional CAD software with industry-standard compatibility and powerful features
DWG and BIM support
DWG is SilicaCAD's native file format. It is the same AutoCAD’s file format, so when you open an existing DWG file with SilicaCAD, there's no file conversion and no data loss. We provide industry standard compatibility with AutoCAD®, that means you can get to work immediately using DWG files, commands, fonts, blocks, hatches and Linetypes. Furthermore, SilicaCAD imports Autodesk Revit® and IFC BIM objects. IFC Export.
Familiar Interface
SilicaCAD offers the interface complete with the "AutoCAD®-Like" Classic icon and Ribbon menus and "AutoCAD®- Like" commands. The User interface is standard and intuitive, familiar to all AutoCAD® Users who will be able to get started with SilicaCAD immediately. No learning curve! Nothing to learn if you are an AutoCAD® user.
No Annual Fees Perpetual Licensing!
You can finally buy a DWG-compatible CAD program at an extremely affordable price. SilicaCAD's license is perpetual and allows the customer to use the licensed software indefinitely. NO ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION. Feel Safe and absolutely Legal using SilicaCAD as an AutoCAD® Replacement. You decide when to upgrade. No Annual Fee.
PDF to DWG Convert PDF file to DWG
The PDF2DWG tool included in SilicaCAD Professional and iCADMac converts vector PDF engineering drawings into the DWG/DXF format as editable objects.
iCADLib 22.000 Free CAD Blocks
in SilicaCAD and iCADMac, contains more than 22.000 2D/3D blocks. iCADLib integrates also the Traceparts and Cadenas web portals for easy-guided usage of more than 100 million of blocks available online.
3D AEC Architectural module FREE ARCHITECTURAL PLUG-IN
SilicaCAD Professional includes the automated building tool for architects, designed to increase productivity in architectural design and modeling. 2D and 3D
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