About KiCad Lite EDA
KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation. It facilitates the design of schematics for electronic circuits and their conversion to PCB designs.
KiCad Lite EDA 5.1.9
KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation. It facilitates the design of schematics for electronic circuits and their conversion to PCB designs.
- By KiCad
- GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICEN
Technical details
| Publisher | KiCad |
|---|---|
| Version | 5.1.9 |
| License | GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 3 |
| Installer type | exe |
| Architecture | x64 |
| Package ID | KiCad.KiCad.Lite |
| Requirements | Windows 10 or later |
Install KiCad Lite EDA from the command line
- Install with Windows Package Manager
winget install --id=KiCad.KiCad.Lite -e- Update to the latest version
winget upgrade --id=KiCad.KiCad.Lite -e- Uninstall
winget uninstall --id=KiCad.KiCad.Lite -e- Silent install with the offline installer
"kicad-5.1.9_1-x86_64-lite.exe" /S
KiCad Lite EDA adds these commands to the command line: bitmap2component, eeschema, gerbview, kicad, pcb_calculator, pcbnew, pl_editor.
File types supported by KiCad Lite EDA
KiCad Lite EDA can open or be associated with 9 file types:
KiCad Lite EDA version history
5.1.6
Frequently asked questions
Is KiCad Lite EDA free?
KiCad Lite EDA is gnu general public licen software from KiCad. Check the publisher's license terms for pricing and usage rights.
What is the latest version of KiCad Lite EDA?
The latest version is 5.1.9.
Is it safe to download KiCad Lite EDA?
The download button links to the official installer published on kicad-downloads.s3.cern.ch, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 583aa3f8668c68147dba8572c56522516422aea92630b7286c8a9df5eec607d7.
Which Windows versions does KiCad Lite EDA support?
KiCad Lite EDA requires Windows 10 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install KiCad Lite EDA silently?
Run the offline installer with "kicad-5.1.9_1-x86_64-lite.exe" /S, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=KiCad.KiCad.Lite -e --silent.
How do I uninstall KiCad Lite EDA?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find KiCad Lite EDA and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=KiCad.KiCad.Lite -e.
What file types can KiCad Lite EDA open?
KiCad Lite EDA supports 9 file types, including .dcm, .drl, .kicad_lib, .kicad_mod, .kicad_pcb, .kicad_wks, .net, .pro and more.
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