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Autodesk Viewer vs eDrawings Viewer: catalog facts
Autodesk Viewer	eDrawings Viewer
Free Free to use in the browser.	Free The viewer is free; eDrawings Professional is a separate product.
Web	Windows, macOS, Android, iOS
Opens many CAD formats, including DWG, RVT, STEP and SolidWorks files No software to install	Free viewing of 3D models and 2D drawings Opens DWG and DXF files
Requires a WebGL-capable browser A viewer only, not an editor	Viewing only; editing and publishing need other eDrawings products Proprietary software
Web application	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026

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