KiCad

KiCad
Original authorJean-Pierre Charras
DeveloperKiCad developers
Initial release1992 (1992)
Stable release
9.0.7  / 1 January 2026 (1 January 2026)
Written inC++
Operating systemLinux, macOS, Windows
Available in39 languages
TypeEDA
LicenseGPL-3.0
Websitewww.kicad.org
Repository

KiCad (/ˈkiːˌkæd/ KEE-kad) is a free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). It facilitates the design and simulation of electronic hardware for PCB manufacturing. It features an integrated environment for schematic capture, PCB layout, manufacturing file viewing, ngspice-provided SPICE simulation, and engineering calculation. Tools exist within the package to create bill of materials, artwork, Gerber files, and 3D models of the PCB and its components.

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