KiCad Portable 9.0.2 (Electronics Design Automation Suite) Released

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Submitted by John T. Haller on May 27, 2025 - 11:30am

logoKiCad Portable has been released. KiCad is a cross platform and open source Electronics Design Automation Suite (EDA). It's packaged in PortableApps.com Format so it can easily integrate with the PortableApps.com Platform. And it's open source and completely free.

Update automatically or install from the portable app store in the PortableApps.com Platform.

Features

ScreenshotKiCad is a cross platform and open source Electronics Design Automation Suite (EDA). It handles Schematic Capture, and PCB Layout with Gerber and IPC-2581 output. KiCad's Schematic Editor supports everything from the most basic schematic to a complex hierarchical design with hundreds of sheets. Create your own custom symbols or use some of the thousands found in the official KiCad library. Verify your design with integrated SPICE simulator and electrical rules checker. KiCad's PCB Editor is approachable enough to make your first PCB design easy, and powerful enough for complex modern designs. A powerful interactive router and improved visualization and selection tools make layout tasks easier than ever. KiCad's 3D Viewer allows easy inspection of your PCB to check mechanical fit and to preview your finished product. A built-in raytracer with customizable lighting can create realistic images to show off your work.

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PortableApps.com Installer / PortableApps.com Format

KiCad Portable is packaged in a PortableApps.com Installer so it will automatically detect an existing PortableApps.com installation when your drive is plugged in. It supports upgrades by installing right over an existing copy, preserving all settings. And it's in PortableApps.com Format, so it automatically works with the PortableApps.com Platform including the Menu and Backup Utility.

Download

KiCad Portable is available for immediate download from the KiCad Portable homepage. Get it today!

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