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KiCad 7.0.8 Release

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.

A list of all of the fixed issues since the 7.0.7 release can be found on the KiCad 7.0.8 milestone page. This release contains several critical bug fixes so please consider upgrading as soon as possible.

Version 7.0.8 is made from the 7.0 branch with some cherry picked changes from the development branch.

Packages for Windows, macOS, and Linux are available or will be in the very near future. See the KiCad download page for guidance.

Thank you to all developers, packagers, librarians, document writers, translators, and everyone else who helped make this release possible.

Changelog

General

Schematic Editor

Board Editor

Footprint Editor

Footprint Library Viewer

  • Remember library list pane width. #15500

  • Correctly retain pad anchor when converting custom pad shape to polygon. #15555

Gerber Viewer

  • Fix incorrect export of flashed shapes on non copper layers when exporting to PCB. #15613



See Also

KiCad 7.0.7 Release
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 7.0.6 Release
2023-07-06

The KiCad project is proud to announce the fourth series 7 bug fix release. The 7.0.6 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.