SolidWORKS Licenses

Buying guide by the SuperKeyStore team · Updated November 5, 2026

Buy SolidWORKS Licenses at SuperKeyStore

SolidWORKS is the mechanical CAD program used in machine building, tooling, consumer products and engineering education. This category covers the Standard, Premium and CAM products in the 2025 and 2026 releases, plus a combined package. It is aimed at design engineers, product developers, small workshops and technical students.

Start with SolidWORKS Standard 2026 for part and assembly design, step up to SolidWORKS Premium 2025 for Windows for analysis, or add SolidWORKS CAM 2026 for toolpaths. Every order sends the license information and a download link to your email, usually within minutes.

Why buy a SolidWORKS license?

SolidWORKS takes a part from first sketch to manufacturing data:

1. Feature-based parametric modeling: Sketches and features are driven by dimensions and relations, so changing one value updates the whole part.
2. Large assemblies: Mates, motion studies and interference checks show how parts fit and move before anything is made.
3. Production drawings: 2D drawings with views, dimensions, tolerances and bills of materials are created from the 3D model and stay linked to it.
4. Simulation and routing: Premium adds linear static analysis, motion simulation and routing for pipes, tubes and cables.
5. Machining from the model: SolidWORKS CAM generates milling and turning toolpaths directly from the design, so CAD and CAM stay in one program.

What are the main features of SolidWORKS?

The core functions are shared across the editions, with more tools in Premium and CAM:

1. 3D part modeling

Extrudes, revolves, sweeps, lofts, fillets and sheet metal tools create solid and thin-walled parts. Mechanical designers model everything from brackets to housings.

2. Assemblies and motion

Parts are joined with mates, checked for interference and moved through their range of motion. Machine builders find collisions before a prototype is made.

3. Drawings and bills of materials

Drawing views, dimensions, GD&T and BOMs are created from the model and update with it. Manufacturing teams receive accurate documents.

4. Design libraries and Toolbox

Standard screws, nuts, bearings and pins are inserted from libraries in many standards. Engineers save time on common components.

5. Simulation in Premium

Premium includes linear static stress analysis, motion simulation and tolerance analysis. Engineers check strength and movement without separate software.

6. CAM toolpaths

SolidWORKS CAM uses feature recognition to create milling and turning operations from the model. CNC programmers reduce manual programming.

Which SolidWORKS product is right for you?

Standard covers most part and assembly design; buy Premium if you need simulation or routing, and CAM if you program CNC machines. All SolidWORKS products run on Windows only.

What are the system requirements for SolidWORKS?

SolidWORKS 2025 and 2026 need a 64-bit Windows PC with a workstation-class graphics card; check each product's System Requirements tab for the specific release.

How do you download and activate SolidWORKS?

1. Select the SolidWORKS product and release and finish your order.
2. Receive an email with the license information and download link, usually within minutes; if a security check is needed, it can take up to 24 hours.
3. Download the SolidWORKS Installation Manager from the official Dassault Systèmes source and install the product.
4. Enter the serial number in the Installation Manager and activate the license when SolidWORKS starts.

What happens to my SolidWORKS license if I reinstall or format my computer?

Before formatting, deactivate the license via Help, Deactivate Licenses in SolidWORKS so it is released. After reinstalling, enter the serial number and activate again. If you forget to deactivate, contact our support with your order number.

Can I move a SolidWORKS license to a new PC or Mac?

Yes. Use the license transfer in SolidWORKS (Help, Deactivate Licenses) on the old PC, then install and activate on the new PC with the same serial number. SolidWORKS has no Mac version, so the new computer must run Windows.

What if my SolidWORKS key does not work?

Contact our support by email with your order number and a screenshot of the activation dialog. We will replace the license or refund the order as set out in the Refund Policy.

Frequently asked questions about SolidWORKS

Can I run SolidWORKS on a Mac?

No. SolidWORKS is Windows-only; on a Mac you need a separate Windows installation, which Dassault Systèmes does not officially support for production work.

What is the difference between SolidWORKS Standard and Premium?

Standard covers modeling, assemblies and drawings. Premium adds simulation, motion analysis, routing and more advanced surfacing tools.

Can SolidWORKS 2025 open files saved in 2026?

No. Files saved in a newer release cannot be opened in an older one, so match the version of your colleagues and suppliers.

What graphics card does SolidWORKS need?

A workstation card tested by Dassault Systèmes, such as NVIDIA RTX or AMD Radeon Pro, gives the most stable display. Consumer cards work but can show display errors.

Does SolidWORKS export to STEP and STL?

Yes. SolidWORKS exports STEP, IGES, Parasolid, DXF and STL for suppliers, CNC shops and 3D printing.

Is SolidWORKS a subscription or a perpetual license?

The license type is shown on each product page. Dassault Systèmes sells both perpetual licenses and term licenses for SolidWORKS.

Can I install SolidWORKS on two computers?

A standalone license is active on one computer at a time. Deactivate it on one PC before activating it on another.

Does SolidWORKS CAM need SolidWORKS Standard?

Yes. CAM runs as an add-in inside SolidWORKS, so you need a SolidWORKS license to use it.

Is SolidWORKS hard to learn?

The basics take a few weeks with the built-in tutorials. Complex surfacing and large assemblies take longer to master.

Can I import AutoCAD or Inventor files?

Yes. SolidWORKS imports DWG, DXF and Inventor files, plus neutral formats such as STEP and IGES.

Which SolidWORKS release should I choose, 2025 or 2026?

Choose 2026 for a new start, because it is the newest release with the latest fixes. Choose 2025 when customers or suppliers still send files in that version, since you cannot save back to an older release.

Can I use SolidWORKS for 3D printing?

Yes. Save parts as STL or 3MF files and open them in your printer's slicer. SolidWORKS also has a Print3D command that sends a model to a connected printer and checks the scale.

Do I need Premium for sheet metal and weldments?

No. Sheet metal, weldments, molds and surfacing tools are part of SolidWORKS Standard; Premium is only needed for simulation, routing and the extra analysis tools.

Browse more design software

Compare SolidWORKS with Autodesk and Archicad in CAD & 3D Design Software Licenses, or equip your engineering PC through Windows Licenses.

What do you get after buying SolidWORKS Licenses at SuperKeyStore?

You get an email with your license key, the official download link and step-by-step activation instructions. These items are included with every order:

• License key: the product key for the edition, term and number of devices named on the product page.
• Official download: a link to the installer on the developer's own website.
• Activation guide: the steps to install and activate the software, also shown in the Download & Activation tab.
• Order history: the key stays in your confirmation email and under My account.
• Email support: help with installation or activation from our support team.

Why buy software licenses from SuperKeyStore?

SuperKeyStore sells digital license keys with email delivery, secure checkout and a clear policy for faulty keys. The main reasons customers order here are:

1. Digital delivery: no shipping; the key usually arrives by email within minutes of payment, and some orders get a security check of up to 24 hours.
2. Clear product details: every product page states the edition, platform, license term and number of devices.
3. Replacement or refund: if a key does not work, you get a working key or your money back, as set out in the Refund Policy.
4. Secure payment: payments are processed by the payment provider; SuperKeyStore does not store full card details.

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