CAD Finder

CAD Finder

CAD Finder is a fast Windows desktop app that scans your drives to locate folders containing CAD files.
Choose the file extensions that matter, pick which drives to scan, and get a clean list of matching folders in seconds.
No sign-in or cloud—everything runs on your PC.

Key features

  • Scan selected fixed, removable, or network drives
  • Add, remove, and restore common CAD extensions
  • Find folders that contain matching files
  • Refresh drives and re-run scans anytime
  • Settings persist between sessions
  • Export results to JSON
  • Read-only scanning; excludes hidden/system files

Who it’s for

  • CAD designers and engineers
  • Manufacturing and fabrication teams
  • Project managers tracking deliverables
  • Anyone who needs to locate CAD files quickly across multiple drives

Privacy and security

  • On-device processing: your files never leave your PC
  • No ads or cross-app tracking
  • File contents are not opened or uploaded
  • Diagnostics and usage telemetry are sent to Sentry (crash reports and basic UI events)
  • Core features work offline; internet is used for Microsoft Store licensing/purchases and telemetry

System requirements

  • Windows 10/11 desktop
  • x64 recommended
  • No internet required for core features