PadCAD Lite for PC

★ ★ ★ PadCAD Lite Overview

What is PadCAD Lite?

PadCAD Lite is a free CAD application designed for small to medium sized projects such as home additions, remodeling projects, cabinetry work, and site surveys. It is easy to use and produces clean, clear CAD drawings. The app is designed with ease of use, speed, and mobility in mind and is ideal for general contractors, carpenters, architectural firms, appraisers, and real-estate professionals.

Software Features and Description

1. If you want to save or export your drawings to a professional CAD application like AutoCAD, you can upgrade PadCAD Lite and export your drawings in several popular formats, including PDF or DXF files.

2. PadCAD Lite is an easy to use free CAD application designed for small to medium sized projects such as home additions, remodeling projects, cabinetry work, and site surveys.

3. Once upgraded, PadCAD Lite will allow you to export your drawings as image files, PDF files or DXF files.

4. Please Note: PadCAD Lite is free for evaluation purposes and can’t save your drawings.

5. With PadCAD Lite anyone can produce clean, clear CAD drawings.

6. PadCAD Lite is designed with ease of use, speed and mobility in mind and is NOT a full blown CAD application.

7. PadCAD Lite is ideal for general contractors, carpenters, architectural firms, appraisers and real-estate professionals.

8. It is functionally identical to PadCAD, except for the fact that you can't export or save your drawings.

9. PadCAD Lite has a very shallow learning curve, and no previous CAD experience is necessary.

10. Note: PadCAD Lite is a free version of the PadCAD app.

11. Once upgraded, PadCAD Lite and PadCAD are identical.

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Download and install PadCAD Lite on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
PadCAD Lite	Get App ↲	1,094 4.04	Plugworks

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install PadCAD Lite app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using PadCAD Lite on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "PadCAD Lite"
The search will reveal the PadCAD Lite app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once PadCAD Lite is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including PadCAD Lite.
Now enjoy PadCAD Lite on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Plugworks	4.04	1.9.11

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native PadCAD Lite Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use PadCAD Lite,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "PadCAD Lite" » then Click "Install".
- PadCAD Lite will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get PadCAD Lite on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get Free on Mac	Plugworks	1094	4.04

Download on Android: Download Android

PadCAD Lite functions

1) Intuitive finger-based drawing and editing

2) Fine-tune controls for greater precision

3) Unlimited Undo and Redo

4) Take pictures and include audio annotations in your drawings

5) Intuitive Zoom & Pan

6) Can upgrade to export drawings in several popular formats, including PDF or DXF files

7) Shallow learning curve and no previous CAD experience necessary

8) Comprehensive set of instructions provided with the app.

✔ Pros:

- Good for simple drawings

- Can be used for building simple things around the house

- Similar to PowerDraft for those familiar with it

☹ Cons:

- Need to click on icon for each line or drawing element, which can be frustrating and time-consuming

- Developer has not updated the app in 2 years, which raises concerns about future updates and additional features

- Difficult to make edges round and no option to rotate the screen, making it challenging to create blueprints or designs with doors on the side.

Top Pcmac Reviews

Updates??

By M0716 (Pcmac user)

I think my 3 star rating is generous. I’ve been playing with the demo version for several days. So far, it’s okay. One of my concerns is the developer’s last update was 2 years ago. There should be more recent/frequent updates, if for nothing else, to add additional features. Is the developer still around, or has he taken the money and run?? Too bad. I like this app. I plan and build-out interior retail and office space. I need a simple 2D CAD app to layout said spaces. My last program was a 2D Windows based that I picked up 20 years ago. I’ve since moved away from PC and into iPad. I’d like to know if this app supports the Apple pencil. Not sure, since the Apple pencil appeared after this app’s last update.
Good Start

By Goriotoo (Pcmac user)

This app is a decent cad for simple projects, but has many issues that tend to make it frustrating. 1. If you want to draw many lines, you need to click the line icon for each line. This is a frustrating waste of time. The same holds true for all drawing elements. 2. The last drawn item remains active, which makes it very easy to accidentally modify. 3. I haven’t been successful with ortho, or snap to line or point.. I’m not sure that they are available. 4. When drawing an object that needs precise dimensions, it would be nice to be able to actually type the dimensions. There is ability to modify to exact dimensions, but if you have drawn a square, the modify only works for one line at a time. 5. It’s way to easy to accidentally select an object, and modify it without knowing. It would be nice if you had to double click to modify. Overall: The app is a good value. It’s pretty simple to learn, and, with a bit of effort, and occasional frustration: It gets the job done.
It’s a great app just a couple of suggestions

By masterm444444 (Pcmac user)

First of all I have a question ,how do you make your edges round and then a couple of suggestions .can you please make you be able to make smooth circle my other suggestion is can you please make a option to rotate the screen its pretty much impossible to make make a blue print when you can’t rotate the screen . Like if you put a door on the side and plus you can’t rotate anything which makes it impossible .
PadCAD

By woman on the diy train (Pcmac user)

Years ago I learned drawing on PowerDraft for an environmental company I was working for and this program is close to it. It is a little frustrating having to click on icon to start a line each time rather than only clicking on a new type of operation. All in all though it’s great for program for simple drawings that you can use for building simple things around the house.