AutoCAD 2022
AutoCAD is a professional computer-aided design (CAD) software suite from Autodesk used by architects, engineers, construction professionals and product designers to create precise 2D drawings and 3D models. The 2022 version includes tools for drafting, design, visualization and collaboration, with support for DWG file format, multiple design workflows and industry-specific toolsets. AutoCAD is widely used in architecture, engineering, manufacturing and construction industries globally.
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1 suggestionAutoCAD 2022 is an Intel-only build running under Rosetta 2 on Apple Silicon Macs. According to Autodesk, native Apple Silicon compatibility for AutoCAD was described as "under development" as of late 2025, but no native build of AutoCAD 2022 itself has been released. Your options depend on your version: if you are using a more recent release (2023 or later), check Autodesk's download page to confirm whether your current version has received a native build. If you are committed to AutoCAD 2022 specifically, you can continue running it under Rosetta 2 today, but Apple is removing Rosetta 2 entirely in macOS 28 (September 2028), at which point AutoCAD 2022 will no longer launch. Autodesk typically releases new major versions annually. Contact Autodesk support to confirm whether a native build of AutoCAD 2022 is planned, or consider upgrading to a newer AutoCAD release if native Apple Silicon support is important for your workflow — newer versions are more likely to have native builds available or in development.
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