AutoCAD

AutoCAD is Autodesk’s CAD platform for creating and editing 2D drawings and 3D models. It is primarily used by architects, engineers, drafters, and design teams to produce technical documentation, construction drawings, schematics, and fabrication-ready designs.

In document workflows, AutoCAD can publish drawings to PDF for review, distribution, plotting, and archival. It also supports importing PDF geometry into drawings in many workflows, which helps when converting marked-up or legacy PDF plans back into editable CAD content. A distinguishing trait is its central role in DWG-based drafting environments rather than general-purpose PDF editing.