Where Does AutoCAD Store Profiles and Support Files?
AutoCAD profiles, support files and plot styles on Windows in versioned Autodesk folders.
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AutoCAD keeps profiles and support files in versioned Autodesk folders under Roaming and Local. Templates, tool palettes and plot styles each have their subfolder.
Versioned paths mean every release starts fresh. Profile export (.arg) is the intended bridge between versions and machines.
Where AutoCAD stores this, by platform
%APPDATA%\Autodesk\AutoCAD [Version]
Versioned per release (e.g. AutoCAD 2025). Holds profiles, support files, templates and tool palettes. Close AutoCAD before copying. Prefer profile export for migration.
Frequently asked questions
How do I move AutoCAD settings to a new computer?
Export the profile (Options > Profiles > Export) to an .arg file, then import on the new machine. Copying support folders covers templates, linetypes and plot styles alongside.
Why did settings vanish after upgrading AutoCAD?
Each release gets its own versioned folder, so upgrades orphan old settings instead of migrating them. Export profiles before upgrading, then import into the new version.
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