Chemistry: Subject Guide: ChemDraw

GSU has a site license to ChemDraw.

The GSU Chemistry department has ChemDraw installed on their computers.

ChemSketch is a free software similar to ChemDraw and contains other functions such as making chemical movies (above). Other free drawing software includes Symyx Draw and MarvinSketch.

You can use GSU's ChemDraw license to install a copy on your personal computer. The GSU Chemistry Department currently recommends downloading version 16.

To download ChemDraw version 16:

• Create a free account if you have not downloaded ChemDraw (version 16 and below) before.
• Or Log In if you have downloaded ChemDraw (version 16 and below) before. 

1. Once you are logged in to "My Account", look at the "Services" column on the right side of the page. Select "My Site Subscription".
2. Under "Accessing Your Software", select the link "Download V 16 and earlier Version Site Subscription Software". 
3. On the "Site Subscription" page, search for "Georgia State University" and select it.
4. Under "Access version 16 and below...", select the "Download" button.
5. Type in your GSU email address and hit "Submit".
6. You should see the message "Your Institution has been verified and now you can download software. Please click "Continue" to start the download process." Click "Continue".
7. If asked, confirm your account login again.
8. On the next page, look under "PerkinElmer Fulfillment System", and select either the Windows or Mac version of the software. The top of the page also has an option to "Click here to receive a Serial Number in an email." This will send the software serial number to your registered GSU email address.

For more information or help with version 16:

• User Manual for ChemDraw V.16 (PDF)
• Academic Site Subscription FAQ
• PerkinElmer Customer Support

Although the Chemistry Department recommends downloading Version 16 because it requires fewer logins, GSU does have access to newer versions of ChemDraw.

To download and install ChemDraw version 17, 18, or 19:

Versions 17 and up require a second PerkinElmer account login. This account is different from the login you may have used to download version 16. Make sure to use your GSU email address in the account creation.

• Create a new PerkinElmer account for version 17 and up
• Or Log In to the PerkinElmer account

1. Once you are logged in to your new account, you should see a page titled "Product Information". Below the description, there is a box with two tabs: "Latest Version" and "Prior Versions". The latest version is 19, but you can access prior versions 17 and 18. Select the version you want.
2. The link will take you to a page where you can check boxes to decide whether you want to download the PC (ChemDraw WIN) or Mac (ChemDraw MAC) version, and download additional User Guides. Check the boxes you want, and click the blue button at the bottom that says Download Selected Files.
3. If you are prompted for an activation code during your installation, return to your PerkinElmer account page, and: