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CADReader for Mac

CAD drawing viewer

Quick answer: CADReader is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask cadreader. The licence is not declared in Homebrew metadata. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What CADReader is

CADReader is a design tool for macOS: CAD drawing viewer.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. Homebrew only automates the download and install step; the licence terms come from the vendor.

How to install CADReader

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install --cask cadreader.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install CADReader on Mac?

Run brew install --cask cadreader in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is CADReader open source?

Homebrew's metadata does not declare a licence for this app, so the official site is the authoritative source.

Does CADReader run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is CADReader?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6076 in this catalogue.

What version of CADReader is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.2.4.16.