AVA CAD/CAM
AVA CAD/CAM: A deep Mac-only toolkit for textile design, colour management and print production. Ranked #3 of 24 in Pattern Design Software by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for mac-based textile production teams.
At a glance
- Editor score6.9 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forMac-based textile production teams
- Seamless repeatYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Live repeat editing supports drops, steps and mirrors
- Combines raster, vector, colourway and separation tools
- Supports visualisation and digital or analogue print workflows
Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only
- Standard pricing is not published
- Advanced workflows may require multiple modules and training
Our verdict on AVA CAD/CAM
AVA CAD/CAM is specialist software for textile, wallcovering and decorative-surface design and production. It is intended for teams working across fashion, home furnishings, rugs and carpets, flooring, ceramic tiles, furniture and wallcoverings. The system brings raster and vector artwork tools together with live repeat editing, colourway creation, colour separation, colour management, visualisation and print workflows. Its focus suits production environments that need design development and output preparation in one Mac-based application.
Pricing is arranged around four purchasing routes. Outright Purchase provides a perpetual license with the Development Plan included for the first year. Lease is usually renewable annually and includes the Development Plan, e-training and support. Hire Purchase combines outright purchase and leasing with a five-year Development Plan commitment. Corporate Lease uses a fixed annual contract and includes the lease, Development Plan, free training and unlimited workstations and operators. Package cost depends on the selected modules, training and purchasing route. Current system requirements specify macOS 14.6 Sonoma or newer and an AVA Cloud Key, so platform fit should be checked before procurement.
The strongest case for AVA CAD/CAM is its depth across repeat construction, colour and production. It supports manual, automatic and semi-automatic colourway creation; spot, process, CMYK and RGB separations; device profiling; gamut analysis; and photorealistic textile and surface visualisation. Export formats include PSD, PSB, ASE and TIFF, while integrations cover Adobe Photoshop, PrintFactory, third-party RIP software, spectrophotometers and Pantone. Choose it when a textile production team needs these connected capabilities and accepts a Mac-only workflow. Teams seeking a general-purpose design tool, published self-serve pricing or broader operating-system coverage should consider an alternative.
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AVA CAD/CAM fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Seamless repeat | Yes |
| Colorway tools | Yes |
| Vector editing | Yes |
| Repeat types | drops, steps and mirrors |
| Supported platforms | macOS |
| Export formats | PSD, PSB, ASE and TIFF |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 5 integrations: Adobe Photoshop, PrintFactory, third-party RIP software, spectrophotometers, Pantone |
| Pricing | Pricing on request (source) |
| Website | avacadcam.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
AVA CAD/CAM integrations
AVA CAD/CAM lists 5 integrations on its own site.
- Adobe Photoshop
- PrintFactory
- third-party RIP software
- spectrophotometers
- Pantone
Alternatives to AVA CAD/CAM
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- MediaChance Pattern StudioA focused editor for tileable textures, layered artwork, and material maps.7.9
- NedGraphics Design & RepeatA focused desktop CAD workspace for complex textile repeats and production export.6.8
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