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KiCad 8.0.6

  -  1.2 GB  -  Open Source
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    KiCad 8.0.7

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    Windows 8 (64-bit) / Windows 10 (64-bit) / Windows 11

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  • Filename

    kicad-8.0.6-x86_64.exe

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of KiCad 8.0.6.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of KiCad or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

Schematic Editor:
- Do not create empty labels when the pin has no name
- Fix output when printing custom font in drawing sheet
- Fix broken symbol links when importing CADSTAR schematics
- Fix annotation issue loading legacy schematics
- Decode UTF-8 for component field values in backannotation parser

Spice Simulator:
- Make simulation warnings non-fatal
- Fix contrast and update issues with simulation cursors
- Use shown E24 tune values

Board Editor:
- Fix crash when enabling filled shape properties in a text box
- Update track widths during routing.
- Fix crash when opening version 3 legacy board file
- Correctly mirror dimensions when placed on back silk screen layer
- Import POURED items as zone fills from EasyEDA/LCEDA Pro v2.2+ board files
- Make "Move Corner To…​" use defined grid origin
- Use correct radius when expanding to polygon, rule area, or zone from selection
- Correctly show ratsnest lines for graphical items with nets
- Prevent text box from moving when continuously flipping
- Convert small arcs in line chain to segments to avoid overflow issues in Altium importer.
- Improve default textbox alignment in Altium importer

Footprint Editor:
- Allow removing default field values from text items

Gerber Viewer:
- Fix loading Gerber files with long line lengths

Command Line Interface:
- Ensure plotted layers in gerber export are restricted to enabled layers

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