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Life & fun · July 17, 2026

PixyCAD

Fast & precise 3D CAD built natively for iPad and Mac

PixyCAD launched on July 17, 2026 with 126 votes, #296 of 24,623 launches that month and more than 95% of that year's launches.

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What it does

PixyCAD is a native 3D CAD app for Mac and iPad, built for makers, designers and 3D-printing enthusiasts who want professional solid modelling without traditional CAD complexity. It combines an approachable modelling workflow with a professional geometry foundation powered by Parasolid. We are launching on Product Hunt to get feedback from people who care about CAD, 3D printing and better creative tools on Apple platforms.

Powerful 3D CAD, Beautifully Simple

Made for makers and 3D printing enthusiasts, designed for everyone. 3D CAD for macOS and iPadOS that anyone can pick up and start creating with. Most CAD tools feel heavy, complex, and slow to iterate. PixyCAD strips away that friction so you can go from idea to solid model to 3D print -whether you're a seasoned maker or designing your very first object. Every tool is tuned for rapid changes and experimentation. You see what matters: your model. Sketch your idea with Apple Pencil, then turn it into a precise 3D model -no CAD experience needed. Metal-optimized and runs entirely on your device. Rotate, pan, and edit even detailed models smoothly -no lag, logins, or cloud delays. Start on iPad…from pixycad.com

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