What is Autodesk Design Review?

The Design Review CAD viewer software offers a complimentary solution for viewing, annotating, printing, and managing revisions of both 2D and 3D files without requiring the original design software. It accommodates a variety of file formats including DWF, DWFx, DWG, DXF (which necessitates the use of the free DWG TrueView software), Adobe PDF, and numerous image types such as .bmp, .jpg, .gif, .pcx, .pct, .png, .rlc, .tga, .tif, .mil, .cal, among others. Users benefit from intuitive tools that allow them to measure, annotate, and evaluate designs directly from their desktops. Team members and stakeholders can collaborate effortlessly, even if they do not have access to the original design applications, which contributes to reducing paper waste and diminishing misunderstandings. Advanced features tailored specifically for DWF Viewer and Volo View users enable the effortless opening and inspection of high-resolution drawings, maps, and models. Users can accurately measure components, areas, surfaces, and dimensions to improve communication, while also having the capability to add comments, information, and suggestions for design adjustments on both 2D and 3D files, thereby streamlining the review process. This state-of-the-art software ultimately enhances collaboration and increases efficiency throughout all design projects, ensuring that team efforts lead to more effective outcomes.

Pricing

Free Version:
Free Version available.

Screenshots and Video

Autodesk Design Review Screenshot 1

Company Facts

Company Name:
Autodesk
Date Founded:
1982
Company Location:
United States
Company Website:
www.autodesk.com/products/design-review/overview

Product Details

Deployment
SaaS
Training Options
Documentation Hub
Support
Standard Support
Web-Based Support

Product Details

Target Company Sizes
Individual
1-10
11-50
51-200
201-500
501-1000
1001-5000
5001-10000
10001+
Target Organization Types
Mid Size Business
Small Business
Enterprise
Freelance
Nonprofit
Government
Startup
Supported Languages
English

Autodesk Design Review Categories and Features

CAD Viewers

Annotate
Batch Conversion
Collaboration Tools
Editing
Track Changes
View .DWF Files
View .DWG Files
View .IGES Files
View .STEP Files
View .STL Files
View 2D Files
View 3D Files

Autodesk Design Review Customer Reviews

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  • Reviewer Name: Gaurav J.
    Position: Engineering
    Has used product for: 6-12 Months
    Uses the product: Weekly
    Org Size (# of Employees): 1 - 25
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    Good tool for design review and file viewing

    Date: Jan 15 2026
    Summary

    Overall my experience with Autodesk Design Review is positive. It does the job well for reviewing, commenting, and sharing design files. It saves time because not everyone needs full AutoCAD installed. Some improvements in UI and performance would make it better, but still a reliable tool for design review work.

    Positive

    Autodesk Design Review is very useful for viewing and checking design files without changing original drawings. I like that it supports many Autodesk formats and markup tools are easy to use. Commenting, measuring, and highlighting issues is simple and helps in team discussion. It is lightweight and runs smoothly on normal system. Good for engineers and reviewers who don’t need full CAD software.

    Negative

    The interface looks a bit old and not very modern. Sometimes large files take time to load. Limited editing options, mostly only for review purpose. Also support and updates feel slow compared to other Autodesk tools. Pricing can be confusing for new users.

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