Feb 11, 2026 · This article describes options for recovering work that was lost after AutoCAD products closed unexpectedly and the drawing file: Does not contain recent changes made to it.

Jan 5, 2026 · To recover a drawing, go to the Application menu, navigate to Drawing Utilities, select Recover, and locate your desired file. If AutoCAD doesn’t automatically bring up the Drawing …

Oct 13, 2024 · Learn how to recover unsaved or corrupted AutoCAD files with this step-by-step guide using the AutoCAD Drawing Recovery Manager

Oct 17, 2025 · We’ve all been there, whether it’s your first crash or your fiftieth. The good news? These days, recovering from an AutoCAD crash is much easier (if you know what to do). Which brings us …

Jan 31, 2026 · Thanks to AutoCAD’s built-in automatic recovery and backup features, it is possible to retrieve your drawing files. In this guide, we walk you through how to recover drawing files after a …

Nov 21, 2023 · Fortunately, there are multiple ways to recover AutoCAD files by using the app’s own data protection features or by using special software. This article covers all these methods and will …

Dec 25, 2025 · We will walk you through 6 effective methods to recover lost AutoCAD file, ranging from AutoCAD’s built-in recovery tools to advanced data recovery software like Magic Data Recovery.

Nov 20, 2025 · Whether files are deleted, unsaved, or corrupted, tools like AutoCAD’s RECOVER command, Drawing Recovery Manager, and autosave files can help. Here’s how to handle common …

Oct 10, 2025 · If you just lost an AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, or SketchUp project after a crash, accidental deletion, or file corruption, pause before you assume the work is gone. Each AutoCAD file …

Dec 29, 2025 · If AutoCAD crashes, it can recover data from autosave (. sv$) files via the Drawing Recovery Manager, allowing users to locate and rename these files for access.