Canvas X Draw 7.0
Affordable graphics software for technical illustration work
$49/year From Canvas GFX, canvasgfx.com Needs macOS 10.14 or later
The Mac has always been a popular tool for graphics and design work, with programs such as Adobe Illustrator leading the way ever since the desktop publishing revolution of the 1980s. However, graphics software on the Mac has always tended to focus on the “creative” side of design work, creating eye–catching illustrations and magazine layouts. But there are plenty of Mac users who work in more technical fields, such as architecture, engineering and product design, who need a slightly different set of tools.
If your work requires precise and accurate drawing tools for technical illustrations and documents, then a more specialised drawing tool such as Canvas X Draw provides an affordable solution. Like many professional programs these days, Canvas X Draw requires an annual subscription, but it’s still competitively priced at $49 per year or $120 for three years. There’s also a 14–day trial version that you can download if you want to try it out first.