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iPadOS
Requires iPadOS 16 or later
preferably with Apple Pencil
Installation guide
Professional-grade CAD, designed for macOS. Harness the power of the Siemens Parasolid™ engine in an interface that’s built to be fast and focused.
This is the baseline. Not ported from Windows, not running in a browser, not requiring a Virtual Machine. A real Mac app, built for macOS, optimized for Apple Silicon. Installs from the App Store, works offline, and performs like native software should.
Why it matters: Most "CAD on Mac" solutions are compromises. This isn't.
Shapr3D brings professional CAD, AI-powered visualization, and PDM into a single macOS app. Intuitive and comprehensive, it cuts out the need to hop between different programs, letting you take your design from a rough sketch to a final production drawing without leaving the app.
Shapr3D is built to be identical across Mac, iPad, and Windows. You get the same Parasolid® modeling power, the same intuitive interface, and the same files on every platform. With projects that sync automatically, you can start a design on your Mac and finish the production drawings on an iPad or Windows machine without a learning curve or file conversion.
Full-scale CAD power built on a modern infrastructure that launches in seconds. By replacing legacy bloat with a refined, minimalist interface, we deliver industry-standard modeling capabilities in a fraction of the time. Open Shapr3D and get straight to work.
Complete shortcut support, precise mouse input, and 3Dconnexion SpaceMouse support for detailed modeling. Customize hotkeys and work the way that's fastest for you.
Import and export STEP, IGES and Parasolid. Open files from SolidWorks, Fusion, or NX—and send them to CAM, 3D printing, or manufacturing. Shapr3D fits into the workflow you already have.
Create presentation-ready visuals without leaving Shapr3D. Use AI to place your design into real-world scenes: add a prompt and generate a photorealistic visual in seconds.
Bring your team into one secure workspace. Share projects to collaborate on designs, or send a link so stakeholders can view the latest version in any browser.
Cut through your model on any plane to see internal geometry. Move the section deeper, tilt it at an angle, flip sides—all in real time. Spot interferences, check clearances, and keep working directly on the geometry while the section is active.
Yes. Shapr3D runs on the Siemens Parasolid kernel, the same geometry engine used by SolidWorks, NX, and Solid Edge. It creates manufacturable solid models with full parametric and direct modeling capabilities.
Yes. One license covers Mac, iPad, and Windows. No extra payment for different platforms.
Yes. Shapr3D runs natively on Windows with full feature parity. Your projects sync automatically across all your devices.
Yes. Shapr3D is a native iPad app—not a browser tool, not a stripped-down mobile version. It's built for touch and Apple Pencil, with full modeling capability. Your projects sync automatically with Mac and Windows.
Yes. Shapr3D was designed around Apple Pencil input. You can sketch, select, and manipulate geometry directly with the Pencil, enabling a two-handed workflow that users describe as more natural than mouse-based CAD.
Import: STEP, IGES, Parasolid (x_t), SLDPRT, SLDASM, STL, DWG, DXF, and native CATIA, Creo and NX import. Export: STEP, IGES, Parasolid, STL, DXF, DWG, 3MF, SVG, USDZ
Yes. Shapr3D can import native SolidWorks part (.sldprt) and assembly (.sldasm) files directly.
Yes. You can import files from SolidWorks, Autodesk Fusion (Previously Fusion 360), NX, and other CAD tools via STEP or native formats. Edits made in Shapr3D export back to industry-standard formats for use in your existing workflow.
Yes. Shapr3D offers a free tier with limited exports. You can learn the software and create designs before deciding whether to subscribe.
Yes. Shapr3D runs natively on iPad, Mac, and Windows. Projects sync automatically, so you can start on iPad and continue on desktop—or vice versa. According to G2, Shapr3D is rated the easiest to use and easiest to set up compared to Autodesk Fusion (Previously Fusion 360) and SOLIDWORKS.
Onshape is browser-based and requires Internet. Shapr3D is a native app that works offline. Both are capable CAD tools. Shapr3D has deeper Apple Pencil integration; Onshape has built-in PDM and cloud collaboration features like simultaneous modeling that some teams require.
Autodesk Fusion (Previously Fusion 360) is a powerhouse for full-stack CAD and CAM. In contrast, Shapr3D is built for speed and ease of use; it boasts a shallower learning curve and a much faster startup time.
Most users report being productive within hours to a day. The interface is designed to be intuitive, especially for anyone familiar with basic CAD concepts. Extensive tutorials are available in the app.
Modeling tools (Tools menu)
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