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    TurboCAD 2026 · Release 31

    The full-range CAD workhorse.

    Precision 2D drafting, parametric constraints and ACIS solid modeling in one file format that reads and writes DWG. Four editions so you pay for the depth you actually use — and one upgrade path when you outgrow it.
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    Four editions, one file format

    Designer

    2D drafting
    $199.99perpetual · SKU 71856
    For anyone whose deliverable is a drawing: plans, diagrams, layouts, details.
    • Full 2D drafting & dimensioning
    • DWG / DXF read & write
    • Layers, blocks, symbol libraries

    Deluxe

    2D + entry-level 3D
    $399.99perpetual · SKU 71977
    Where most people land: draw in 2D, model in 3D when the drawing needs it.
    • Everything in Designer
    • 3D modeling & photorealistic render
    • Architectural walls, doors, windows

    Professional

    Full 3D + ACIS
    $999.99perpetual · SKU 71829
    For experienced users producing 3D deliverables that other people build from.
    • Everything in Deluxe
    • ACIS solid & surface modeling
    • Part tree & history editing

    Designer

    2D drafting
    $199.99perpetual · SKU 72042
    2D drafting on macOS: plans, diagrams, layouts and details.
    • Full 2D drafting & dimensioning
    • 64-bit Compatible
    • 26 Dimension Types
    • 250+ Drafting Tools

    Deluxe

    2D + entry-level 3D
    $399.99perpetual · SKU 72031
    Draw in 2D and model in 3D when the drawing needs it.
    • Everything in Designer
    • Delete Duplicates Supports Polygons
    • Make 3D
    • Roofs

    Professional

    Full 3D + ACIS
    $999.99perpetual · SKU 71887
    For 3D deliverables other people build from.
    • Everything in Deluxe
    • GD&T
    • Markup and Redline
    • Part Creator (AI-Powered)
    Interface languagesEnglishFrançaisDeutschSwitch under Preferences → Localization; the interface changes after a restart. One installer carries all three.
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    Made with TurboCAD

    Drawn, modelled and rendered by customers.

    Architecture, mechanical design, product work and jewellery — every one of these came out of TurboCAD, and every one names the person who made it.
    Architectural design home
    Architectural design homeKen Kuhlman
    Barcelona pavillion
    Barcelona pavillionMarian Jurcak
    Radial engine
    Radial engineDon Cheke
    Modern living room
    Modern living roomMarian Jurcak
    Tool vise
    Tool viseJohn Sollman
    Executive jet
    Executive jetDon Cheke
    Kitchen design
    Kitchen designDon Cheke
    Gold diamond ring
    Gold diamond ringDon Cheke
    New in 2026

    What changed since 2025

    Copilot Render

    Guided rendering that sets lighting and materials from the model instead of a dialog full of sliders. Included in Platinum.

    Direct 2D unfolding for sheet metal

    Flatten a folded part straight to a 2D pattern with bend allowances, ready for the cutter.

    Graphic on Path

    Wrap artwork, text and hatching along any curve — signage, labelling and decorative detail without a workaround.

    Dynamic drafting palette

    Tool options follow what you are drawing, so the property you need is under the cursor rather than three panels away.

    A faster way to find what you need

    Command search across every tool, setting and palette — type what you want to do, not where it lives.

    Unified multi-language installer

    One download for every supported language. Fewer wrong-installer support tickets, fewer SKUs to keep straight.
    What it does

    Key features

    The capability set, as IMSI publishes it. Open the ones that matter to your work.
    The interface, and how it performs

    TurboCAD® users can quickly navigate the fully customizable user interface with Ribbon and Toolbar modes Workspace-focused layouts reduce setup overhead. TurboCAD® Platinum and Professional also feature an AutoCAD® -like design interface. The ePackage feature in TurboCAD® Platinum simplifies collecting and assembling all external resources for distribution.

    TurboCAD Copilot

    Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into TurboCAD®. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: TurboCAD® Copilot Help and TurboCAD® Copilot Professional.

    Design Director

    The Design Director makes it easy to organize, explore and apply design alternatives. The Design Director palette with advanced controls for layers, layer filters, layer grouping, setting and saving work layers, managing named views and more speeds up work and improves productivity.

    2D Design and Editing

    TurboCAD® is rich in professional 2D/3D design tools and drawing aids that speed design. Create views and viewports of any size and shape. Access extensive paper space and printing options. Multi-select drawing tool, dimension tools, and more.

    3D Drawing and Surface Modeling

    TurboCAD® includes a comprehensive set of 3D surface modeling and editing tools, ideal for both single part and small assembly mechanical designs.

    ACIS solid modelling

    TurboCAD® offers advanced 3D surface and ACIS® Solid Modeling tools. Features like the Thread Tool, Twisted Extrude, Extrude to Face, Imprint Tool, Parametric Holes, and more, enable the easy creation of complex professional designs. Access advanced modification tools such as Bend, Unbend, and Facet Offset to easily modify existing geometry.

    Architecture & GIS

    TurboCAD® includes an integrated suite of architectural tools, featuring Self-Healing Walls, Self-Trimming & Self-Aligning Blocks, and depending on the variant, includes Windows, Doors, Muntins, Roofs, Slabs, Stairs, Rails, Markers, Terrain Tools, and AutoCAD® Architecture (ACA) compatible Parametric Architectural Objects, allowing for easy reading, modifying, and documenting of DWG models with ACA extensions.

    Photorealistic rendering

    TurboLux™ is TurboCAD's advanced rendering engine that leverages Physically Based Rendering (PBR) techniques to produce photorealistic images. By modeling light and materials based on the laws of physics, TurboLux™ accurately simulates the flow of light, resulting in stunning, high-quality renders.

    Geometric and dimensional constraints

    Often referred to as variational sketching, the D-Cubed™ 2D DCM Constraint Manager from Siemens Industry Software Limited enhances precision and productivity. By setting up constraints, TurboCAD® users gain greater control over design intent, enabling rapid design modifications.

    Part tree and history

    Maintains your design history, allowing you to return to any procedural step and make modifications without losing subsequent work. Functions like a Selective Undo/Redo. Part Tree/History Tree

    The drafting palette

    Create associative views, 2D sections, and detailed views that can be updated in real-time – even from an Xref. Works with both ACIS® Solids and Surface models. Drafting Palette

    Native CAD translators

    Import 3D model designs from leading enterprise CAD software, including CATIA, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Inventor, NX, and ProE.

    External References (Xrefs)

    TurboCAD® allows all file formats that can be opened and imported (except bitmap images) to be used as an external reference (Xref). TurboCAD® offers Xref clipping for numerous file formats and supports binding of Xrefs, which can then be exploded and edited. Managing Xref layers is straightforward, including the use of layer filters.

    Programmable: SDK and Ruby

    Extend the functionality by developing new tools, functions, and behavior. Custom routines that are performed on a regular basis can be automated. Specific tools for vertical applications can be created and added.

    Point Cloud Support

    Use your 3D scanner to collect data about an existing object’s dimensions, and import the point cloud files into a drawing in TurboCAD.

    Compatibility and File Sharing

    Whether you’re a team of one or many, you’ll have the interoperability needed to collaborate. We’ve ensured that TurboCAD® is compatible with a wide variety of popular CAD and Graphics formats. You will be able to deliver files that can be opened and edited by users of AutoCAD® and other popular design software. Your team will be running like a well-oiled machine.

    16 capabilities, as published. Which of them you get depends on the edition — the full comparison has it row by row.

    Release notes

    What changed, feature by feature

    All versions

    Users now have the ability to fully customize the Ribbon Interface

    Users now have the ability to fully customize the Ribbon Interface. You can now Add and Rename Tools, Groups and Tabs. In addition, Tabs may be hidden or renamed, and manually created XML Config files can be directly imported into TurboCAD. UI Themes are also fully supported in the Ribbon.

    All versions

    Conceptual selector is now available in Visualize Wireframe

    The Conceptual selector is now available in Visualize Wireframe, Hidden Line and Draft and works for all types of Visualize devices: GDI, OpenGL, OpenGLES2. The conceptual selector in Visualize supports all features available in RedSDK. In contrast to the classic mode, the Conceptual Selector uses a full-blown 3D…

    All versions

    Sun dir by geo-location

    A new property “Sun dir by geo-location” has been added to the “Sun” and “Sky2” shaders for TurboCAD 2024. If the option is on, drawing geolocation data will be used to calculate direction. If the option is off, the parameter ‘Dir’ (direction vector) will be used to calculate the direction.

    All versions

    Ground Shadow

    A new shader 'Ground Shadow' has been added to Visualize Environment in the Render Manager for TurboCAD 2024. The ground shadow effect allows users to simulate shadows under graphical objects in a scene without needing to manually add and set up lights, a ground plane, materials, and other objects.

    All versions

    Set Default

    Reset All button performs the same function of 'Set Default' but for all fonts. This option is available in: Customize > Style and Themes > Reset All

    All versions

    Confirm Replace

    A new checkbox added like "Don't show this message again" in the dialogue "Confirm Replace". If the user ticks the checkbox the program will remember the last selected option and will not be shown the dialogue again. This dialogue can be enabled again through Warning Dialogues in the Options menu.

    Platinum and Professional

    New functionality has been added where users now have the option

    New functionality has been added where users now have the option of associating Layer Sets with Named Views, giving users a much better way to manage Layers Sets. There is a new functionality where you have the option of associating set of layers (Layer Sets) with Named Views. In addition to giving users a much better…

    All versions

    PDF underlay to Objects

    The PDF Underlay tool allows you to insert a page of a PDF file into your drawing to use as a reference or tracing layer. To use properly as a tracing layer, the file must be a vector PDF, rather than a bit-mapped PDF. As a vector file, you will be able to snap to the endpoints and midpoints of lines in the PDF…

    All versions

    Closed

    A property called ‘Closed’ has been added to the Selection Info palette, with this property, users can determine if a Polyline is closed or not. This is extremely important when performing functions such as Extrudes and Lofts.

    All versions

    Users now have the ability to fully customize the Ribbon Interface

    Users now have the ability to fully customize the Ribbon Interface. You can now Add and Rename Tools, Groups and Tabs. In addition, Tabs may be hidden or renamed, and manually created XML Config files can be directly imported into TurboCAD. UI Themes are also fully supported in the Ribbon.

    All versions

    Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot

    Unlock the full potential of your design process with Copilot, the AI-driven companion seamlessly integrated into TurboCAD® Mac. This integrated AI tool streamlines navigation, expedites your project's progress, and enhances your design endeavors with insightful analysis. Copilot supports two levels: TurboCAD® Mac…

    All versions

    TurboCAD® Mac has taken a significant step forward by integrating

    TurboCAD® Mac has taken a significant step forward by integrating its tool help content directly within TurboCAD® Mac Copilot . This integration means that users have immediate access to a wealth of information, including text descriptions, visual aids through images, and, for some topics, even video links. This…

    All versions

    Enhance your TurboCAD® Mac designs with the ANSI Fastener Library

    Enhance your TurboCAD® Mac designs with the ANSI Fastener Library, a comprehensive collection of nuts, bolts, and washers. Now easily accessible within the Symbol tab in the Concept Explorer , this library simplifies the insertion of fastening components into your projects.

    All versions

    TurboCAD® Mac now offers the flexibility to revert the ACIS blend

    TurboCAD® Mac now offers the flexibility to revert the ACIS blend version to a previous setting, providing an alternative solution when the default blend doesn’t meet your needs. This updated feature ensures that you have more control over your design process, allowing for precision and customization in your blending…

    All versions

    Elevate your design process with the versatile Symbol Manager

    Elevate your design process with the versatile Symbol Manager in TurboCAD® Mac’s Concept Explorer. Now featuring three distinct preview size options, you can customize how you view and select symbols with ease.

    All versions

    Discover the power of precision with TurboCAD® Mac’s new feature

    Discover the power of precision with TurboCAD® Mac’s new feature, Select Faces Same Plane . This tool streamlines your modeling process by intelligently selecting all faces of a solid that reside on the same plane, ensuring uniformity and accuracy in your designs.

    All versions

    Elevate your design precision with TurboCAD® Mac’s Verify Clearance

    Elevate your design precision with TurboCAD® Mac’s Verify Clearance feature. This innovative tool now includes the capability to accurately calculate the spatial clearance between two solids, ensuring your components fit together perfectly.

    All versions

    Enhance your understanding of TurboCAD® Mac’s Geometric Dimension

    Enhance your understanding of TurboCAD® Mac’s Geometric Dimension and Tolerance (GD&T) capabilities with our newly added example file. This resource showcases the diverse functionalities of the GD&T tool, providing a hands-on learning experience. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to GD&T principles, this…

    127 capabilities are compared across the four editions. Designer carries 30 of them; Platinum carries 127. See the full comparison →

    167 capabilities are compared across the four editions. Designer carries 56 of them; Platinum carries 167. See the full comparison →

    Every way to buy it

    Editions and licence options

    EditionBuy outright1 year3 yearsEnterprise / yrFloatingAcademic / yr
    Platinum$1,499.99$599.99$1,799.99$1,199.99$2,249.99$300.00
    Pro$999.99$399.99$1,199.99$799.99$1,499.99$200.00
    Deluxe$399.99$199.99$599.99$399.99$599.99$100.00
    Designer$199.99$99.99$299.99$199.99$299.99$50.00

    30 upgrade paths from earlier versions are priced separately — price your upgrade.

    EditionBuy outright1 year3 yearsFloatingAcademic / yr
    Platinum$1,499.99$599.99$1,799.99$2,249.99$300.00
    Pro$999.99$399.99$1,199.99$1,499.99$200.00
    Deluxe$399.99$199.99$599.99$599.99$100.00
    Designer$199.99$99.99$299.99$299.99$50.00

    28 upgrade paths from earlier versions are priced separately — price your upgrade.

    For business

    Buying TurboCAD for a team?

    License the company, not the individual. An enterprise licence puts every seat on one agreement that belongs to the business, with the help to roll it out and keep track of it.

    Everything an enterprise licence includes →

    Seats that stay with the company

    When someone leaves, their seat passes to whoever replaces them. A retail licence is personal and tied to one machine; an enterprise seat belongs to the business.

    A dedicated account manager

    One named contact at IMSI Design who knows your seats, editions and renewal dates, instead of a general sales queue.

    Installation and deployment help

    We work with your IT team on the rollout: packaging the installer, imaged machines and activating every seat, so it is one job rather than one per desk.

    Licence management

    Every seat on one register: who has it, which edition, which machine and when it renews. Moving a seat is a request to your account manager, not a new purchase.

    Upgrade Center

    Coming from an older TurboCAD? You do not pay full price.

    Upgrades are priced by how far back your licence goes and which edition you are moving to. Cross-grades — Deluxe to Platinum, Professional to Platinum — are priced separately from same-edition upgrades.
    FROMTO PLATINUM 2026
    Platinum 2025$499.99
    Platinum, older than 5 years$699.99
    Professional, any recent version$899.99
    Deluxe, any recent version$1,299.99
    Made with TurboCAD

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    At a glance
    Release2026 (R31)
    PlatformsWindows 64-bit · macOS
    Editions4
    DeliveryDownload (ESD)
    LicencePerpetual, 1-year, 3-year
    InterfaceEN / FR / DE
    File formats54 in / 34 out
    Modeling kernelACIS (Pro, Platinum)
    SupportIncluded

    System requirements · TurboCAD 2026 for Windows

    OSWindows 11 / 10, 64-bit
    MEMORY8 GB minimum, 16 GB advised
    DISKSee the spec sheet
    GRAPHICSOpenGL 4.x capable GPU
    Full requirements, supported file formats and license activation details Open the spec sheet →

    System requirements · TurboCAD 2026 for Mac

    OPERATING SYSTEMmacOS 11.0 (Big Sur) through macOS 26.0 (Tahoe) ¹
    PROCESSORApple Mac with Intel ® (x64 architecture) or Apple Silicon (ARM-based M1, M2, M3, or newer)
    RAM8 GB or greater
    HARD DISK SPACE4 GB of free disk space for installation
    POINTING DEVICEMouse with wheel button (recommended) or 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse
    INTERNET CONNECTIONRequired for activation, updates, online features, and term licenses (if applicable) ²
    ADDITIONAL NOTES
    • Operating System ¹ Program compatibility is not guaranteed for earlier operating systems (pre-macOS 11.0) or future unreleased macOS versions.
    • Optimal Performance 16 GB RAM and SSD disk for improved handling of large files.
    • Internet ² User responsible for all associated ISP fees and charges.

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