: If you are a student at a participating institution, you likely qualify for a free or heavily discounted license through the Student Access program .
: Dassault Systèmes offers a SolidWorks Free Trial that allows you to test the full Premium version, including Simulation and Visualize, directly in your browser without a complex installation. : If you are a student at a
Downloading and using "cracked" versions or unofficial activators for is highly discouraged due to significant security risks, including malware , ransomware , and the potential for legal consequences. These unofficial files often contain malicious code designed to compromise your system or steal sensitive data. These unofficial files often contain malicious code designed
Instead, you can access SolidWorks through several legitimate and free (or low-cost) channels: For those who already own a license and
: Some educational or maker communities use a specific "Maker" serial number (such as "9MAKER") on the Community Download page to access basic versions.
: A very low-cost version (typically around $99/year) is available specifically for personal projects and hobbyists through the SolidWorks for Makers program.
For those who already own a license and need to find their key, you can find it within the software by navigating to . To download official installation files or updates, use the SOLIDWORKS Downloads support page.