{"id":12326,"date":"2022-11-18T16:52:46","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T15:52:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/xdinnovation.eu\/?p=12326"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:02:49","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:02:49","slug":"how-to-get-solidworks-for-free-and-legally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/comment-avoir-solidworks-gratuitement-et-en-toute-legalite\/","title":{"rendered":"You can use CATIA and SOLIDWORKS for free, and completely legally"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks\/\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a> You <a href=\"\/en\/catia\/\">CATIA<\/a> Free? What are the options?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>There are several options in 2026 for downloading 3D CAD software such as CATIA or SOLIDWORKS for free.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>This is an opportunity to <strong>carry out your projects in full compliance with the law,<\/strong> by stacking the odds in your favor, thanks to <a href=\"\/en\/is-solidworks-industrial\/\">Appropriate and innovative Computer-Aided Design (3D CAD) tools (Dassault Syst\u00e8mes is the leading provider of 3D design software).<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Because using unlicensed software is not an end in itself. Especially since, in the long run, it is far from sustainable: every year, several hundred companies are caught by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes for unauthorized use of their software. <span style=\"color: var(--awb-text-color); font-size: 1em; background-color: var(--awb-bg-color-hover); font-family: var(--awb-text-font-family); font-style: var(--awb-text-font-style); font-weight: var(--awb-text-font-weight); letter-spacing: var(--awb-letter-spacing); text-transform: var(--awb-text-transform);\">The question you should be asking yourself right now is: <strong>Why Hack?<\/strong>, why <strong>Download a SOLIDWORKS Crack<\/strong>\u201crisky\u201d when there are alternatives, such as the Startups &amp; Entrepreneurs program, educational licenses, or free trials, designed to help you get started?<\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/shop\/\">SOLIDWORKS at no cost<\/a><\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">How can I get SOLIDWORKS for free?\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">The best way to download SOLIDWORKS for free is actually not to download it at all\u2014simply log in to the Dassault Syst\u00e8mes CLOUD platform and launch a trial version of the software. This version comes with sample files, but you can also create and use your own SOLIDWORKS files or compatible files (Autodesk<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">Inventor, PTC<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae,<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">Solid Edge<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">\u00ae,<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">NX<\/span><sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">TM<\/span><\/sup><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">, CATIA software<\/span><span style=\"font-size: 13.3333px;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color7);\">, \u2026 ).<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">At <a href=\"https:\/\/share.google\/LDZDCCdMDKGUJb7u8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohmycad<\/a>, we support nearly 1,000 industrial startups in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Portugal, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the U.S. in their most impressive innovation projects. We have developed a three-year program that combines access to digital twin creation solutions with a comprehensive support package throughout your entire development and\/or fundraising phases. . <a href=\"\/en\/testimony\/\">Ohmycad<\/a> It\u2019s also a startup that aims to disrupt the integration of software like CATIA or SOLIDWORKS; we\u2019ll understand your needs :).<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">CHECK YOUR ELIGIBILITY for free SOLIDWORKS and CATIA licenses for STARTUPS!<\/a><\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">I want to know if I can get SOLIDWORKS or CATIA for free for my startup.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">With SOLIDWORKS, you can download a free personal Student Standard license, which is a streamlined version of the license available to educational institutions. Before you download and install your Student Standard 2026 license,.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">All the information about this type of license can be found here:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/education.solidworks.fr\/licence_student_standard_etudiant\/\" style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download SOLIDWORKS instructions for eligible educators, students, military personnel, and sponsored organizations<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: var(--awb-color8);\">We're here to help you. Please feel free to contact us at <a href=\"\/en\/customer-area\/\">SOLIDWORKS &amp; CATIA Support<\/a>, by phone, chat, email, or by stopping by our office \u2026 We guarantee that we\u2019ll find solutions to all your technical issues thanks to <a href=\"\/en\/ohmycare-package\/\">our dedicated engineers!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/trial-solidworks\/\">Try SolidWorks for free<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"DLV TECHNOLOGIES - Boost your CAD project with the SOLIDWORKS for Startups program!\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/p7JPZq0ATIE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Why not download a SOLIDWORKS crack?<\/span><\/h3>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/startup-solidworks\">Access free SolidWorks licenses for industrial startups<\/a><\/div>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You do not have access to storage <a href=\"\/en\/solidworks\/\">3DEXPERIENCE<\/a> A cloud service that adheres to the highest possible security standards to protect your data from any intrusions. There is a real risk that your data could become corrupted<\/li>\n<li>Your <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks\/\">SOLIDWORKS license<\/a> It is tied to a single workstation, and you lose access to it as soon as your PC is no longer available. Not to mention that you cannot collaborate on your assemblies (sharing and updating designs among team members is not possible because you do not have multiple licenses for multiple users).<\/li>\n<li>You cannot flexibly customize how you use the tools.<\/li>\n<li>You do not receive any support or <a href=\"\/en\/ohmycare-package\/\">SOLIDWORKS or CATIA consulting<\/a> customized to make the most of all the software's features.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In 99% of cases, you may be subject to legal action by <a href=\"\/en\/discover\/\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes.<\/a> You will be required to pay compensation for the damage caused, so it's best not to let it come to that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/piracy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">. Dassault Syst\u00e8mes has developed an extremely powerful system to detect the use of cracked or pirated SOLIDWORKS and CATIA licenses<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Your project data is not protected or secure in any way.<\/li>\n<li>You are inevitably using versions of SOLIDWORKS that will eventually become obsolete due to a lack of maintenance.<\/li>\n<li>The performance of illegal licenses is significantly lower than that of licenses officially issued by Dassault Syst\u00e8mes: This will inevitably have an impact in the short or medium term on your project\u2019s goals and results.<\/li>\n<li>You have no warranty.<\/li>\n<li>You can find a few examples of users identified by the service on the SOLIDWORKS forums <a href=\"https:\/\/forums.commentcamarche.net\/forum\/affich-32586470-tentative-d-arnaque\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dassault Syst\u00e8mes Compliance<\/a>. So don't take any risks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"\/en\/solidworks\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">SOLIDWORKS<\/a> is CAD software, just like CATIA. The 3D design and simulation solutions offered by <em>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/em> are recognized as being among the simplest and most powerful tools for developing the best products. That\u2019s why at Ohmycad, we want to do everything we can to ensure that you can <strong>Test the best 3D CAD software<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/trial-solidworks\/\">You can also use them, subject to certain conditions, during the launch phases of your product<\/a>. During this <a href=\"https:\/\/hub.ohmycad.com\/fr\/trial-solidworks\/\"><strong>SOLIDWORKS trial period or CATIA trial period<\/strong>,<\/a> you'll enjoy all the <a href=\"\/en\/ohmycare-package\/\">support from our \u201cCustomer Success Manager\u201d teams\u201d<\/a>. We hope you'll enjoy the <strong>quality of our service<\/strong>(You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=avis+ohmycad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ohmycad Reviews from SOLIDWORKS &amp; CATIA Users<\/a> (search on Google to get an idea). Since SOLIDWORKS and CATIA aren't the only options you can try out, we've written a blog post with links to a few other options: SOLIDWORKS vs. Fusion 360 \u2013 OnShape \u2013 Creo \u2026<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, please note that you can take a course, even during a free trial period. These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.maformation.fr\/formation\/solidworks-preparation-certification-officielle-cswp-190237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOLIDWORKS or CATIA training courses<\/a>, may also be free, since <strong>Ohmycad<\/strong> is one of the few training centers that is certified by <a href=\"\/en\/training\/\"><strong>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes<\/strong> and by <strong>QUALIOPI<\/strong>.<\/a> The QUALIOPI certification will allow you to pursue, depending on the training budgets for which you are eligible, a <a href=\"\/en\/training\/\">Free SOLIDWORKS or CATIA training<\/a> and\/or receive a substantial \u201cdiscount coupon.\u201d The Dassault Syst\u00e8mes certification will allow you to obtain at our centers a <strong>free coupon<\/strong> to earn the CSWP certification.<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/all-apps\/\">features of your software<\/a> SOLIDWORKS is at the very heart of our philosophy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Are you sure you're making the most of it?<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.maformation.fr\/formation\/solidworks-preparation-certification-officielle-cswp-190237\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">So why not get off on the right foot right away and start developing your project with peace of mind, thanks to Ohmycad's unique support?.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"color: #ffffff;\">Why settle for less when you can get a complete toolkit? <a href=\"\/en\/coaching\/\">A flexible 100%, a high-performance 100%, all while being supported by experts?<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"OHMYCARE, your Solidworks support available whenever you need! - Certified Dassault Syst\u00e8mes\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uic-u_aLOtA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see, <em>Downloading a SOLIDWORKS or CATIA crack is definitely not the easiest solution<\/em> to get SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, Abaqus, 3DEXPERIENCE, DELMIA, and more for free :). <strong>If you are contacted by phone or mail by a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.3ds.com\/piracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SOLIDWORKS Mediator<\/a>, an \u201cAnti-Piracy Field Operations Representative\u201d or \u201cLicense Sales Mediation\u201d representative, your PC may have been identified as using a so-called \u201ccracked\u201d license based on its MAC address.<\/strong> Please note: If you think this isn't the case or that you're eligible for a free program, we can help you :). Contact our <a href=\"\/en\/customer-area\/\">Ohmycad Technical Support for SolidWorks &amp; CATIA<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For those who only need to view 2D or 3D files, you can check out the blog post: What is the difference between Edrawings and the 3DEXPERIENCE 3D viewer?<\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><b>Contact us to learn more about our offers and rates!<\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An updated blog post for SOLIDWORKS 2026 is available here: https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/solidworks-3dexperience-comment-sequiper-dans-les-meilleures-conditions\/<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/contact-us\/\">Contact Ohmycad to get your free 3D licenses<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<section class=\"omc-faq\" aria-labelledby=\"omc-faq-article\"><p class=\"omc-faq__eyebrow\">FAQ<\/p><h2 class=\"omc-faq__title\" id=\"omc-faq-article\">Frequently asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"omc-faq__item\"><summary>Is it possible to get SOLIDWORKS or CATIA for free and legally?<\/summary><p>Yes, there are several legal options available: trial versions, student and maker licenses for non-commercial use, and\u2014for businesses\u2014the 3DEXPERIENCE for Startups program, which makes SOLIDWORKS available at a very low cost. Cracking the software, on the other hand, exposes you to legal action.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"omc-faq__item\"><summary>Does the Startup Program allow you to use SOLIDWORKS almost for free?<\/summary><p>It provides access to SOLIDWORKS and CATIA on 3DEXPERIENCE at a significantly reduced rate for eligible startups (new companies with limited revenue). It\u2019s not completely free, but it is the most cost-effective legal option for professional use.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"omc-faq__item\"><summary>What are the risks of using a SOLIDWORKS crack?<\/summary><p>Dassault Syst\u00e8mes detects unauthorized use. A company risks heavy fines, prosecution for infringement, and expulsion from the ecosystem. Over time, a legitimate license costs less than the risk involved. Details on the legal risks and detection methods can be found in <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/solidworks-piracy-free-license\/\">our article on the SOLIDWORKS hack<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u00a0SOLIDWORKS ou CATIA gratuit ? Quelles sont les options ? Il y a plusieurs possibilit\u00e9s en 2026 pour t\u00e9l\u00e9charger un logiciel CAO 3D CATIA ou SOLIDWORKS gratuitement. C&rsquo;est l&rsquo;opportunit\u00e9 de r\u00e9aliser vos projets en toute l\u00e9galit\u00e9, en mettant toutes les chances de votre c\u00f4t\u00e9, gr\u00e2ce \u00e0 des outils de Conception Assist\u00e9e par Ordinateur (CAO 3D) [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_breakdance_hide_in_design_set":false,"_breakdance_tags":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[498],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12326","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-tutoriels-astuces"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12326","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12326"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12326\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12326"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12326"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/ohmycad.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12326"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}