Instead, you can access SolidWorks through several legitimate and free (or low-cost) channels:

: If you are a student at a participating institution, you likely qualify for a free or heavily discounted license through the Student Access program .

: Some educational or maker communities use a specific "Maker" serial number (such as "9MAKER") on the Community Download page to access basic versions.

: A very low-cost version (typically around $99/year) is available specifically for personal projects and hobbyists through the SolidWorks for Makers program.

For those who already own a license and need to find their key, you can find it within the software by navigating to . To download official installation files or updates, use the SOLIDWORKS Downloads support page.