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DWG TrueView vs Autodesk Viewer: catalog facts
DWG TrueView	Autodesk Viewer
Free Free to download and use.	Free Free to use in the browser.
Windows	Web
Free viewer for 2D and 3D DWG files Converts DWG files for older AutoCAD versions	Opens many CAD formats, including DWG, RVT, STEP and SolidWorks files No software to install
View only, no editing Windows only	Requires a WebGL-capable browser A viewer only, not an editor
Downloadable app	Web application
Closed source	Closed source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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