LibreCAD
Apple Silicon version latest seen at vv2.2.1 · Reported by 5 Macs in the community.
Sighting data is community-sourced — version availability and pricing should be verified with the developer.
LibreCAD is a free, open-source 2D CAD drawing application for architects, engineers, designers and hobbyists. It supports industry-standard file formats like DXF and DWG, offers a full suite of drawing tools including layers, snaps, dimensions, and block management, and runs on Windows, Linux and macOS. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionA native Apple Silicon build of LibreCAD exists and has been confirmed in the wild. The LibreCAD project publishes both Intel and Apple Silicon builds on their official release pages. Visit the LibreCAD downloads section, select the macOS section, and download the arm64 (Apple Silicon) installer — do not download the standard Intel DMG, as that will continue running under Rosetta. After installing the native build, your existing projects, settings and document associations will carry over automatically. You will notice improved responsiveness and lower CPU usage during complex drawing operations compared to the Intel version running under Rosetta.
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