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title: Open-source parametric 3D CAD
description: Design, refine, and make real-world objects with FreeCAD.
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### Start designing

Download FreeCAD and begin your first parametric model.

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### Explore what FreeCAD can do

Browse workflows for product design, BIM, manufacturing, and 3D printing.

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### Learn FreeCAD

Find documentation, examples, and guidance for your next step.

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### Parametric and editable

Build with constraints, expressions, and a clear modeling history that stays editable as designs change.

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### Open formats, no lock-in

Import and export STEP, IFC, STL, DXF, SVG, and more. Keep native FCStd files and move projects between tools.

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### Cross-platform and extensible

Run FreeCAD on Windows, macOS, or GNU/Linux, then extend it with Python, macros, and addons.

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FreeCAD’s current release brings refinements, new tools, quality-of-life improvements, and hundreds of fixes across the workbenches.

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Download FreeCAD, find a starting point in the documentation, or join the community around the project.

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### Donations Frequently Asked Questions

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Why donate to FreeCAD?
Your donations help fund infrastructure, development grants, community events, and the day-to-day work that keeps FreeCAD available as free and open-source software.
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How to donate?
Choose a one-time donation or monthly sponsorship above, select an amount, and follow the payment instructions. Contributions are handled by the FreeCAD Project Association.
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Corporate Sponsorship info.
Companies can support FreeCAD as corporate sponsors. This is a useful way to invest in an open tool that many teams and industries rely on; please contact the FreeCAD Project Association for details.
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The available payment methods and currencies are shown by the donation form. If your preferred option is not available, contact the project association before sending a contribution.
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## What's New in the Latest Release

FreeCAD 1.1 focuses on refinement and key features to enhance workflow and stability for everyone.
The latest FreeCAD release focuses on refinement and key features to enhance workflow and stability for everyone.
With many quality of life improvements to all workbenches, hundreds of bug fixes, and updated libraries,
designing with FreeCAD is more fun and powerful than ever. Oh, full freedom included by the way.

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## See the source code, it's open!
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FreeCAD is developed in the open by contributors around the world. Inspect the source, report issues, improve documentation, or submit a patch — the project welcomes participation at every level.

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![Building Information Modeling](bim.webp "Building Information Modeling")

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