Key features of AutoCAD LT 2025

With the help of Autodesk AI, quickly search your drawings for objects based on selected geometry to convert into instances of a newly defined block, an existing block or recently used block. (video: 50 secs)

Access and track version history data in detailed multi-user event logs with file comparison tools—supported for files stored on third-party cloud storage. (video: 1:01 min)

Bring clarity to your designs with convenient updates to the familiar HATCH command. Add texture to your drawings through patterns, fills and paths—without pre-defined shapes or enclosed boundaries. (video 1:01 min.)

Ground your site plans with real-world geographical information using Esri’s ArcGIS® Basemaps. Access five Basemaps in the form of high-resolution satellite and aerial imagery, OpenStreetMaps and Streets, along with light and dark grey monochrome map styles.

Automate the counting of block or object instances within a selected area or entire drawing. Navigate, filter and review based on properties and create fields and tables to display counts on the drawing. (video: 1:15 min.)

Pull away drawing windows to display side by side or on multiple monitors, in the same instance of AutoCAD LT. (video: 1:11 min.)

Add design change notes and markups without altering your existing drawing from AutoCAD LT desktop in addition to the web and mobile apps. (video: 49 secs)

Open sheet sets quicker than ever before. Using the Autodesk cloud platform, sending and opening sheet sets to and from teammates is quicker and safer.

Save drawings from your desktop to view and edit on the AutoCAD web and mobile apps, xrefs included.

Publish design views of your drawing in a web browser for viewing and commenting.

See the changes made to your current drawing from changed external references.

Produce 2D documentation and drawings with a comprehensive set of drawing, editing and annotation tools.

Access tools when you need them – contextual ribbon tabs, multifunctional grips, customisable tool palettes and an intelligent command line.

Get the latest technologies, including TrustedDWG™, high-resolution monitor support, migration tools and the AutoCAD desktop app.

The AutoCAD LT Start tab lets you easily access files and other helpful content directly from the home screen.

Access your favourite tools easily when you need them with the AutoCAD LT ribbon.

Easily access your most frequently used content and tools with customisable tool palettes.

Launch commands and respond to prompts quickly using simple keystrokes, right at the command line.

Easily reshape, move or manipulate geometry with grip editing.

Control the transparency for selected objects or for all objects on a layer.

Create and modify objects in circular or rectangular patterns, or along a path.

Find and select all objects that match the properties of an object. Hide or unhide the selected objects.

Create single or multiline text (mtext) as a single text object. Format the text, columns and boundaries.

Create dimensions automatically. Pass the cursor over selected objects to get a preview before you create it.

Create leaders with a variety of content, including text or blocks. Easily format leader lines and define styles.

Create and edit centrelines and centre marks that automatically move when you move the associated objects.

Create tables with data and symbols in rows and columns, apply formulas and link to a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet.

Draw revision clouds around new changes in a drawing to quickly identify your updates.

Specify the size of your drawing sheet, add a title block and display multiple views of your model.

Create layout viewports to display different elements of your design at varying scales.

Use fields in text objects to display text that can be updated automatically as the field value changes.

Enable simultaneous updates by creating a live link between a Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and a table in your drawing.

Share and reuse data from PDF and DGN files by importing, exporting or attaching them as underlays.

Attach drawings and images to your current drawing as externally referenced files.

Insert geographic location information into a drawing, and display a map in the drawing from an online map service.

Use AutoLISP in AutoCAD LT to streamline workflows and enforce CAD standards through automation. Supports file types LSP, FAS and VLX.

TrustedDWG technology lets you know of a possible incompatibility when a file was not last saved by an Autodesk software product.

Migrate your custom settings and files from previous releases.

Customise the user interface to improve accessibility and reduce the number of steps for frequent tasks.

Monitor current system variables against a preferred list of values. Notification balloons alert you of deviations.

Get alerts and install software updates without disrupting your workflow. View tutorials about new features.

• Best-in-class 2D drafting, design and documentation tools.

• AutoCAD on the web: View, create and edit AutoCAD drawings from any computer with no software installation required.*

• AutoCAD on mobile: View, create and edit AutoCAD drawings via iOS and Android devices.

• Integrated workflows: Work smoothly across desktop, web and mobile devices.* 

• Cloud storage connectivity: Access any DWG file in AutoCAD with Autodesk’s cloud, as well as with leading cloud storage providers.

• AutoLISP: Leverage AutoLISP to streamline workflows and enforce CAD standards through automation. 

• Smart Blocks: Automatically place blocks in your drawing based on where you’ve inserted the same ones in your drawing – or search and convert objects into new, existing or recently used blocks. 

• Autodesk Assistant: Access helpful support and solutions related to features and your design challenges without leaving AutoCAD. 

• Activity Insights: Follow version history with file comparison tools to track updates for shared DWG with detailed properties. 

• File Open Performance: On average, 2D files will open 2x faster in AutoCAD LT 2025 vs AutoCAD LT 2025**. 

• Trace: Safely review and add feedback directly to a DWG file without altering the existing drawing. 

• Count: Automate counting blocks or geometry with the Count command. 

• Share: Send a controlled copy of your drawing to teammates and colleagues to access wherever they are. 

• Push to Autodesk Docs: Push your CAD drawing sheets as PDFs to Autodesk Docs from AutoCAD. 

• Drawing history: See changes made to your drawing over time (merged with Activity Insights as of AutoCAD LT 2025). 

• Xref compare: Compare two versions of an external xref and implement changes without leaving your current drawing. 

• Blocks palette: Insert blocks efficiently from the Libraries tab on desktop or in the AutoCAD web app. 

• Quick measure: Quickly display all nearby measurements including areas and perimeters in a drawing by hovering your mouse. 

• Trim and extend (enhanced): Automatically select all potential boundaries with the default Quick mode. 

• Purge (redesigned): Remove multiple unneeded objects with easy selection and object preview. 

• DWG™ compare: Compare two versions of a drawing or xref without leaving your current window. 

• PDF import: Import geometry (SHX font files, fills, raster images and TrueType text) into a drawing from a PDF. 

• Save to web and mobile: Save drawings and their associated xrefs from your desktop to view and edit in AutoCAD on the web and on mobile.

• New views and viewports: Easily add saved views to your layouts. 

• High-resolution monitor support: View your designs on 4K- and higher-resolution displays. 

• Off-screen selection: Keep selected objects in your selection set, even if you pan or zoom off screen. 

• Floating windows: Pull away drawing windows to display them side by side or on multiple monitors without opening another instance of AutoCAD 

• Faster Saves: Shave one second off each save on average 

• Speedy install time: Up to 50% faster for solid state hard drives 

• New dark theme: Modern blue aesthetic with contrast and sharpness improvements 

• User interface: Flat-design icons and intuitive dialogue boxes and toolbars 

• 2D graphics: Better stability, fidelity and performance 

• New DWG format: Save, move and copy performance boost with the 2018.dwg file format 

• TrustedDWG: Integrity and compatibility alerts for DWG files 

• Technical support

  • Autodesk support specialists: Schedule a call,† chat online (limited availability) or email us.

  • Remote desktop assistance: Get secure, hands-on troubleshooting.†

  • Online resources: Access our knowledge base for help documentation, tutorials, training videos, and community support forums. 

• Access to the latest software: Instantly access the newest releases and updates.

• Access previous versions: Download and use previous releases.

• Flexible term lengths: Subscribe monthly, annually, or for 3 years.*

• Administrative tools: Easily manage software licences, seats and usage from your Autodesk Account. 

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