CADView/7
CADView/7: A free Windows viewer for compatible 2D CAD files, with search, layer controls, and saved views. Ranked #31 of 32 in CAD Viewer Software by our editors (6.0/10); pricing: Free plan; best for individuals viewing 2D DWG and DXF on Windows.
At a glance
- Editor score6.0 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forIndividuals viewing 2D DWG and DXF on Windows
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked25 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Opens AutoCAD-compatible 2D DWG and DXF, plus FastCAD and EasyCAD files
- Searches drawing text and changes which layers are visible
- Bookmarks drawing sequences and displays saved 3D views
Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop software
- Saved 3D views appear in wireframe or hidden-surface form, not rendered images
- Individual use requires registration; redistribution is restricted for some users
Our verdict on CADView/7
CADView/7 is a Windows desktop viewer for people who need to inspect and print CAD drawings rather than create or edit them. It opens AutoCAD-compatible 2D DWG and DXF files, along with FastCAD and EasyCAD versions 6 and 7 drawings and FastCAD/DOS drawings. The product is free for individual use, subject to registration and license terms, making it a fit for solo users and small teams with straightforward viewing needs.
Its viewing tools go beyond opening a file. Users can search drawings for text, zoom in or out or jump to named views, and control which drawing layers are visible. A sequence of drawings can be bookmarked for presentation. These features suit review workflows where locating text, focusing on selected layers, or stepping through a set of drawings matters more than editing. CADView/7 can also display saved views of 3D objects in wireframe or hidden-surface form, though it does not display rendered images.
The scope is deliberately that of a viewer: the published feature set centers on viewing and printing, not drawing creation or markups. It runs on Windows, so it is not a fit for users who need another desktop platform. Individual free use requires completing a registration form, and redistribution is restricted for users who are not registered FastCAD/EasyCAD users. Choose CADView/7 for free Windows access to compatible drawings and basic inspection tools; look elsewhere if your workflow depends on rendered 3D imagery, editing, or broader platform availability.
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CADView/7 fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| DWG support | Yes |
| Measurement tools | Not verified |
| Markup and annotation | Not verified |
| Sharing and collaboration | Not verified |
| Platforms | Desktop |
| DXF support | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows |
| Support | |
| Built for | Solo, Small business (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | fastcad.com |
| Facts checked | 25 Sep 2026 |
Alternatives to CADView/7
- Autodesk ViewerA capable free viewer for browser-based design review, measurement, markup, and sharing.9.2
- Autodesk Design ReviewA mature free Windows viewer for design review, comparison, measurement, and markups.9.0
- Autodesk DWG TrueViewA capable free Windows viewer for DWG and DXF files, with measurement and conversion tools.8.8
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