LibreCAD
LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD (computer-aided design) application built on the cross-platform Qt framework. It is used by engineers, architects, drafters, and hobbyists to create technical drawings, floor plans, mechanical designs, and other 2D vector artwork. LibreCAD supports standard CAD features including layers, dimensions, hatching, text, and various drawing tools, and can import and export industry-standard formats. The application is actively maintained by a community of volunteers and serves as a lighter-weight, free alternative to proprietary CAD software like AutoCAD.
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1 suggestionLibreCAD is an actively maintained open-source project with a recent version available. To confirm whether the latest build includes native Apple Silicon support, visit the official LibreCAD website or GitHub releases page and check the download options for macOS. If only an Intel-only build is currently available, the project is actively developed (with recent forum activity from March 2025), so a native Apple Silicon release may be in progress. We recommend contacting the LibreCAD community via their forum or checking the GitHub repository for the most current build availability and architecture information. As an actively maintained project with no commercial pressure to rush releases, it may be worth waiting for an official native build rather than running under Rosetta 2.
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