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KiCad Version 8 Release Candidate 2

Published 2024-01-22

The KiCad project is excited to announce the second release candidate for the upcoming version 8 stable release. Version 8 will contain many new features compared to the current version 7 release. Please consider giving 8.0.0-rc2 a try to discover any additional issues so they can be fixed before release at the end of January. Thank you to everyone who contributed to version 8. How to Download Release Candidate Builds The release candidate packages can be found in the "Stable Builds" folder on the KiCad Download Page.

KiCad Version 8 Release Candidate 1

Published 2024-01-14

The KiCad project is excited to announce the first release candidate for the upcoming version 8 stable release. Version 8 will contain many new features compared to the current version 7 release. Please consider giving 8.0.0-rc1 a try to discover any additional issues so they can be fixed before release at the end of January. Thank you to everyone who contributed to version 8. How to Download Release Candidate Builds The release candidate packages can be found in the "Stable Builds" folder on the KiCad Download Page.

2023 End of Year Fund Drive

Published 2024-01-10

It is that time of year again! The KiCad project is excited to announce our 2023 end of year funding drive. With the release of KiCad version 8.0 just around the corner, we are looking forward to the next year of development. Our supporters' contributions have done more to build the features of version 8 than any other source of funding. With your help, we can make version 9 better than ever!

KiCad 7.0.10 Release

Published 2023-12-29

The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 7.0.10 bug fix release. The 7.0.10 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

Malicious Site Warning

Published 2023-11-28

The KiCad team has become aware of an unknown actor running Google Ads pointing to a clone of the official kicad.org site. This site serves an unknown payload targeting Windows when the Download button on the front page is clicked. Unforunately, due to the nature of this attack, the options for action by the KiCad team remain limited. We advise users to remain diligent on the internet. In particular it is best to never click Sponsored Links in Google Search results as the KiCad team does not spend money on advertising.

KiCad 7.0.9 Release

Published 2023-11-08

The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 7.0.9 bug fix release. The 7.0.9 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

KiCad 7.0.8 Release

Published 2023-09-30

The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 7.0.8 bug fix release. The 7.0.8 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

CERN Support Changes

Published 2023-09-29

CERN has recently announced a change in their support of the KiCad project. They are stopping the KiCad donations program and are now paying for KiCad support contracts directly with KiCad Services Corporation. The full announcement is available on the CERN & Society Foundation website. The KiCad project would like thank CERN for all of their contributions. Their generosity has allowed the KiCad project rapidly progress to where it is today.

KiCad Asia Conference 2023 Announcement

Published 2023-09-27

The KiCad project is excited to announce the first annual KiCad Asia Conference (KiCon Asia) in Shenzhen, China on Sunday November 12th. The conference will be held at the Aliyun Innovation Center. This conference is geared towards KiCad users in Asia. There will be talks from users of all skill levels as well as members of the KiCad Lead Development Team. The conference keynote talk will be given by Wayne Stambaugh, the KiCad project leader.

KiCad 7.0.7 Release

Published 2023-08-15

The KiCad project is proud to announce the fifth series 7 bug fix release. The 7.0.7 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

KiCad Version 8 Release Candidate 2

KiCad Version 8 Release Candidate 1

2023 End of Year Fund Drive

KiCad 7.0.10 Release

Malicious Site Warning

KiCad 7.0.9 Release

KiCad 7.0.8 Release

CERN Support Changes

KiCad Asia Conference 2023 Announcement

KiCad 7.0.7 Release

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