System requirements for AutoCAD for Mac

2025-03-25

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Issue:

This article provides the system requirements for AutoCAD for Mac products.

Solution:

Select the product below to view the system requirements for that version of AutoCAD:

Determining the model on a Mac computer

The AutoCAD for Mac system requirements refer to a model identifier when describing the minimum or recommended Mac models to use with AutoCAD for Mac. For example:

Apple Mac Pro® 4.1, MacBook Pro® 5.1, iMac® 8.1, Mac mini® 3.1, MacBook Air® MacBook® 5.1

Determine the model identifier by running the System Profiler application and inspecting the Hardware Overview page. The System Profiler can typically be found in the Utilities folder or it can be run using the following steps:

1. Click "About This Mac" under the Apple menu:

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2. Click the "System Report..." button:

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3. Locate the model identifier:

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Products:

AutoCAD for Mac; AutoCAD Plant 3D;

Versions:

2017; 2012; 2013; 2014; 2015; 2016; 2019; 2020; 2018; 2021;