The video explains what’s included when upgrading SOLIDWORKS from Standard to Professional or Premium. Professional adds tools like Visualize Standard for photorealistic rendering, PDM Standard for data management, Toolbox for fast hardware insertion, Design Checker, Task Scheduler, eDrawings Professional with AR/VR support, costing tools, CircuitWorks for ECAD-MCAD collaboration, TolAnalyst for tolerance analysis, and Scan to 3D. Premium includes advanced features such as Routing for pipes, cables, and HVAC, full assembly simulation, motion analysis, assembly costing, sustainability impact assessment, and Surface Flatten for complex shapes. These upgrades deliver significant productivity gains, automation, and enhanced design validation capabilities.