Starting with , Autodesk introduced native Apple silicon support . This means the software is optimized directly for M1 and M2 chips, eliminating the need for the Rosetta 2 translation layer required by older versions like AutoCAD 2022. Users of these newer versions can expect up to two times the performance compared to non-optimized software. Where to Download the Full Version

Before downloading AutoCAD, ensure your Mac meets the system requirements:

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: Once the profile is complete, download the DMG file (typically ~1.1 GB). Installation

While AutoCAD is compatible with the M1 chip, some performance limitations have been reported: