2025 versions of AutoCAD and LT for Mac

[pendean]

To explore the new features and enhancements in detail, along with more updates included in AutoCAD 2025 and AutoCAD LT 2025 (remains LISP free sadly), take a look at the following pages in the Online Help section for both programs:

• What’s New in AutoCAD for Mac 2025
• What’s New in AutoCAD LT for Mac 2025

[Adam6000]

Hello!

I'm new to AutoCAD and wondering if there's a significant bug cycle in the first few weeks/months of new AutoDesk software releases. Currently running AutoCAD LT 2024 for Mac - considering installing AutoCAD LT 2025. 

Do most folks wait a while before updating to the newest versions, or jump on board right away? 

I don't know how to use most basic features... so there's really nothing I can imagine needing in the newest version, but it is nice to have the latest & greatest, especially if there's any significant additional level of polish or UI improvements. 

Any help or links would be super welcome. 

Thanks everyone! 

[maxim_k]

Hi @Adam6000 ,

You can install and use AutoCAD 2025 along with AutoCAD 2024 and use either of them if necessary.

This way you can decide for yourself which version is better.

[pendean]

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@Adam6000 wrote:

...I don't know how to use most basic features... so there's really nothing I can imagine needing in the newest version...

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Learn to use 2024-version, once you are comfortable with your abilities, then consider jumping to newer versions if you feel the new tools are worth it.

No use worrying about a new car just yet if you are just now learning how to drive 😉

[Adam6000]

Thanks so much for the ideas. I've decided to install both (as maxim_k suggested) and go ahead with 2025 as my everyday version, while keeping 2024 handy for any time I run into issues. That way I have a fall-back, like I do with Safari & Chrome. 

I'm really appreciative of this community existing.

Thanks again for the help!