An interactive, browser-based viewer for KiCad schematics and PCB board files — drop in a project and pan, zoom and inspect it with no software install.
Why we recommend it
Sharing a KiCad design with someone who doesn't have KiCad installed usually means exporting static PDFs that lose all interactivity. KiCanvas keeps the schematic and board interactive in a browser tab.
Strengths
- Free and open source under MIT. Interactive pan/zoom on real schematics and PCB layouts, no account or install, easy to embed for sharing a design.
Drawbacks
- Viewer only — it doesn't edit KiCad files, so it's for reviewing and sharing a design, not designing one. Limited to KiCad's file formats; doesn't read other ECAD tools' native files.
Frequently asked questions
KiCanvas is free to use.
Yes, KiCanvas is open source under the MIT licence.
Viewer only — it doesn't edit KiCad files, so it's for reviewing and sharing a design, not designing one. Limited to KiCad's file formats; doesn't read other ECAD tools' native files.
KiCanvas is best suited for Industrial Designer, Maker, Product Designer.
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