| S. No. |
Name |
Release Date |
Features |
| 1 | AutoCAD version 1.0 | December 1982 | It was the first release of AutoCAD by Autodesk. During the time of release, the DWG R1.0 file format was introduced. |
| 2 | AutoCAD version 1.2 | April 1983 | It was the second version of AutoCAD by Autodesk. During the time of release, the DWG R1.2 file format was introduced. |
| 3 | AutoCAD version 1.3 | August 1983 | During the time of release, the DWG R1.3 file format was introduced. In this version, many features were released by Autodesk. Some of the features are configuration, justified text, large plotter, plot, origin, etc. |
| 4 | AutoCAD version 1.4 | October 1983 | Adding on to the previous version. Some more additional features were introduced such as text fonts, zoom filler, sketch, axis, arrays, snap mode, etc. |
| 5 | AutoCAD version 2.0 | October 1984 | In this version, features such as mirror, QTEX, line types, text styles, attributes, etc. were introduced. |
| 6 | AutoCAD version 2.1 | May 1985 | Features like limits, fillet extended, 3D visualization, polylines, chamfer, etc. were added. |
| 7 | AutoCAD version 2.5 | June 1986 | Some features like an extension of area command, dynamic specifications, angle, save, view, mirror, etc. were introduced in addition to those features in the previous versions. |
| 8 | AutoCAD version 2.6 | April 1987 | Features like 3D line and 3D face entities, redraw command, etc. were added. |
| 9 | AutoCAD R9 | September 1987 | In this version, R stands for Release. 8086 family microprocessors were used for the first time by Autodesk. Some features like multiple command modifiers, spline curves, etc. were added. |
| 10 | AutoCAD R10 | October 1988 | More features like UCSICON, line, DVIEW, 3D polish, 3D mesh, etc., and 3D face entities, REDRAW command, enhancement of DIMZIN, and AREA dimensioning variable were introduced by Autodesk. |
| 11 | AutoCAD R11 | October 1990 | In the R11 version, features such as multiple viewports, network support features, tile mode system variables, etc. were added. |
| 12 | AutoCAD R12 | June 1992 | R12 version was an improvisation of the R11 version. The main menu was eliminated in this version of AutoCAD. Some features like object snap, plot, hatch, etc. were introduced. |
| 13 | AutoCAD R13 | November 1994 | All previously available commands were enhanced in this version. |
| 14 | AutoCAD R14 | February 1997 | Features like drawing productive tools, customization tolls, and management tools were added. |
| 15 | AutoCAD 2000 | March 1999 | In this version, distinct platforms like floating toolbars, screen layout, drawing preview, and commands such as extend, parallel lines, Boolean operation, etc. were added. |
| 16 | AutoCAD 2000i | July 2000 | Commands such as polyline, quick select, grips, trim, fillet, etc. were added to this version. |
| 17 | AutoCAD 2002 | June 2001 | In this version, collaborative designs were introduced. Block, edit, text scaling, spell checking, etc. are some of the features added in this version. |
| 18 | AutoCAD 2004 | March 2003 | Express tools, a new tool palette, and sharing of files were added. |
| 19 | AutoCAD 2005 | March 2004 | New standards to improve CAD productivity were introduced. |
| 20 | AutoCAD 2006 | March 2005 | In this version. Drafting and documentation tools such as hatch, block, multiline text, etc. were introduced. |
| 21 | AutoCAD 2007 | March 2006 | The concept of visualizing, design, sharing, and documentation was implemented in this version to work efficiently. |
| 22 | AutoCAD 2008 | March 2007 | This version included enhanced tables, annotation, scaling, text, key, and leader enhancement. |
| 23 | AutoCAD 2009 | March 2008 | It included a user interface, navigation bar, and some additional commands. |
| 24 | AutoCAD 2010 | March 2009 | In this version, advanced features like 3D printing, free-form design, parametric design, etc. |
| 25 | AutoCAD 2011 | March 2010 | The features included 3D Gizmos, updated UCS icon, background and grid colors, extended X and Y origin lines, etc. |
| 26 | AutoCAD 2012 | March 2011 | The features included online storage, new arrays, multifunctional grips, content explorer, etc. |
| 27 | AutoCAD 2013 | March 2012 | The features included OFFSET preview, array, and online enhancements, improved PRESSPULL command, etc. |
| 28 | AutoCAD 2014 | March 2013 | The features included online storage, new arrays, multifunctional grips, content explorer, etc. |
| 29 | AutoCAD 2015 | March 2014 | The features included drafting, viewport resizing, block galleries, printable online maps, and new text alignment. |
| 30 | AutoCAD 2016 | March 2015 | The features included Mtext enhancements, smart dimensioning, easy editing revision clouds, status bar wrap, variable monitor, etc |
| 31 | AutoCAD 2017 | March 2016 | The features included the Autodesk app, sharing drawings, centreline, center marks, making 3D print files, migrating custom settings, and enhanced graphics. |
| 32 | AutoCAD 2018 | March 2017 | The features included an updated centerline, pdf enhancements, etc. |
| 33 | AutoCAD 2019 | March 2018 | The features included Map 3D, Mechanical design, electrical design, architecture, new AutoCAD web, and mobile app, etc. |
| 34 | AutoCAD 2020 | March 2019 | The features included a new dark theme, quick measurements, a blocks palette, etc. |
| 35 | AutoCAD 2021 | March 2020 | It included Drawing history, Xref compare, Google drive integration, and offline activation was removed. |
| 36 | AutoCAD 2022 | March 2021 | Count, Trace, Share, Drawing History are some of the new features included. |