Can I Run KiCad 8?
KiCad is a free software suite for electronic design automation (EDA). It facilitates the design of schematics for electronic circuits and their conversion to PCB designs.
Can your PC run it? →System requirements
Minimum requirements
| CPU | Dual-core x86_64 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Any GPU with OpenGL 2.1 or higher |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB HDD |
| OS | Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, Ubuntu 22.04+ |
Recommended requirements
| CPU | Quad-core x86_64 |
|---|---|
| GPU | Dedicated GPU supporting OpenGL 4.5 |
| VRAM | 2 GB |
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 10 GB SSD |
| OS | Windows 11, macOS 14+, Linux |
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Can you run KiCad 8?
KiCad 8 targets a mainstream modern PC: Any GPU with OpenGL 2.1 or higher and 8 GB of RAM for the minimum, stepping up to Dedicated GPU supporting OpenGL 4.5 for the recommended experience. No single part dominates the requirements, so a balanced mid-range build clears it.
Bottleneck: RAM
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Frequently asked questions
Can my PC run KiCad 8?
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What are the minimum system requirements for KiCad 8?
The minimum requirements are CPU: Dual-core x86_64; GPU: Any GPU with OpenGL 2.1 or higher; 8 GB RAM; OS: Windows 10/11, macOS 12+, Ubuntu 22.04+.
How much storage does KiCad 8 need?
KiCad 8 needs about 10 GB of HDD storage.
What is the bottleneck for KiCad 8?
On a typical modern PC (Ryzen 5 5600, RTX 3060, 16 GB RAM), the tightest component for KiCad 8 is the RAM.