Solid Edge
Designcenter Solid Edge Community Edition is free 3D CAD software for the engineering community.
About Solid Edge
Solid Edge Community Edition is free 3D CAD software for personal, non-commercial use. It supports design of parts, assemblies and sheet metal, with automated drafting, exploded views, animation, rendering and simulation.
Files created in this edition cannot be opened in commercial versions of Solid Edge, and 2D drawings are watermarked. Designed parts and assemblies can be 3D printed for prototypes, and a separate online subscription is offered for commercial projects.
Key features
- Design parts, assemblies and sheet metal
- Automated drafting from 3D models
- Create exploded views of assemblies
- Animation of designs
- Rendering of models
- Simulation for product development
Best for: Makers, hobbyists, CAD enthusiasts and design challenge competitors working on personal, non-commercial projects.
Good for
- Available free for personal use by makers and CAD enthusiasts
- Designed parts and assemblies can be 3D printed for prototypes
- Includes drafting, exploded views, animation, rendering and simulation
Watch out for
- Intended for personal use and may not be used for commercial purposes
- Files cannot be opened in commercial versions of Solid Edge
- 2D drawings are watermarked
Solid Edge at a glance
- Category
- Design & Creative › 3D, CAD & Motion
- Type
- Online tool
- Pricing
- Freemium
- Platforms
- Web
- Open source
- Not stated
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Solid Edge FAQ
Can I use the Community Edition for commercial work?
No. It is intended for personal use and may not be used for commercial purposes. An online subscription is offered for commercial projects.
Can files from the Community Edition be opened in commercial versions?
No. Files created in this edition cannot be opened in commercial versions, and 2D drawings are watermarked.
Who can download the free edition?
Any active maker, CAD enthusiast, or design challenge competitor interested in using CAD to bring ideas to life.
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