KiCad 9.0.5 Release
The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 9.0.5 bug fix release. The 9.0.5 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.
A list of all of the fixed issues since the 9.0.5 release can be found on the KiCad 9.0.5 milestone page. This release contains several critical bug fixes so please consider upgrading as soon as possible.
Version 9.0.5 is made from the 9.0 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
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Disable I-beam cursor setting for search fields on non-macOS platforms.
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Do not clear ERC/DRC errors when deleting all markers. #21113
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Fix properties manager <Enter> key iteration ordering. #20651
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Allow deletion of nested embedded files. #20581
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Ensure reporter object indicates that any message got reported.
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Prevent assertion when clearing grid rows ( Sentry KICAD-VM1).
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Prevent read only autosave error from popping up multiple warning dialogs. #21464
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Prevent main KiCad window from expanding based on DPI events. #21602
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Use combo-boxes for units in properties panel. #19904
Schematic Editor
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Fix crash when navigating legacy schematic. #21497
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Prevent assertion due to missing commit screen object (Sentry KICAD-YKY).
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Fix hanging when updating symbols after loading legacy schematic with missing symbols. #21536
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Expose shape in property inspector for sheet pins. #21545
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Properly handled exception when attempting to add a database library using latest MariaDB connector. #21707
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Support multiple footprints in HTTP libraries. #20750
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Prevent invalid warning when updating other fields in schematic from PCB. #21467
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Fix broken connectivity with label at the intersection of two nets. #21494
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Fix broken intersheet wiring on root schematic that temporarily breaks the netlist. #18297
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Use combo-box for alternate body style in properties panel. #19905
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Update properties to show units. #21685
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Prevent graphic lines from drawing on netclass layers. #21731
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Unify sheet name validators and apply to properties. #21698
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Fix crash when adding text. #21380
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Fix broken rotation during multi-label input. #21765
Symbol Editor
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Snap new pin to grid without requiring mouse movement. #16828
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Show inherited fields in derived symbols. #11422
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Fix crash when reducing the symbol unit count. #21631
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Fix broken symbol field position. #21781
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Fix incorrect handling of vertical position of fields in the library symbol properties dialog. #21781
Board Editor
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Make enabling import teardrop checkbox in the "Import Settings" dialog enable the import button. #21483
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Fix issue with filled hole when PDF plotting drill marks using SWIG API. #21474
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Fix occasional failure to select for dragging. #21517
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Fix reference designator ordering in arrays. #20935
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Inline drag by track end even if cursor is slightly outside the track shape.
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Place component shape and marking on F_Fab on EasyEDA import.
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Add footprint reference text on F_Fab layer on EasyEDA import.
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Avoid creating duplicate entries in embedded file list when embedding fonts. #20565
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Prevent divide by zero error in footprint coverage ratio calculation.
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Properly save and load violation severity 'Drilled hole too close to other hole'. #21525
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Fix snapping sensitivity issue of via placement with large grids. #18626
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Fix teardrop generation for pads having different shapes by layer. #21560
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Do not generate unnecessary remove extra fields warnings when updating from schematic.
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Fix crash when generating DRC report. #21586
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Add separate front and back silk screen and solder mask colors for STEP export. #21593
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Fix STEP export broken wire self interference using custom pad shape on bottom side or board. #21589
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Prevent redraw flicker when snapping to grid. #19947
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Fix center dimension drawing issue. #21643
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Allow removing solder paste relative clearance in footprint properties dialog. #21662
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Improve file stability when saving tables. #21652
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Prevent pads from moving unexpectedly when footprint is locked. #21626
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Fix crash on right mouse button click in grid origin tool. #21615
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Disable snap when moving with keyboard. #21235
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Set free vias to graphic net if available. #21578
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Footprint library parity DRC warning when closing pad properties dialog with no changes. #21520
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Fix custom design rules in project with overlapping courtyards. #21697
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Fix broken behavior for deprecated Gerber commands IPPOS and IPNEG. #21715
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Fix crash when unfilling all zones (Ctrl+B). #21745
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Don’t find footprints that have already been deleted. #21445
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Only namespace components and layers when necessary when exporting IPC-2581. #19914
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Make move tool obey snap settings. #21192
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Prevent assertions on tuning pattern layer change. #21476
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Allow custom rule wildcard matching for netclass naming. #21455
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Prevent PNS length calculations from being confused by overlapping tracks. #7809
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Improve display of measurement tool ruler at screen-edges. #11546
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Allow solder mask bridging between net tie items. #19288
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Add embed option to file dialog for 3D models. #20025
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Correctly allow multiple pads with single pin in IPC-2581 export. #18688
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Improve IPC-2581 export error and warning messages. #16314
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Fix broken creepage DRC text with components on different layers. #21523
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45 and 90 degree corner modes produce unnecessary parallel track and break when routing. #10422
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Space vias to account for hole to hole spacing when routing differential pairs. #21240
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Improve zoom and pan performance with many through hole pads. #20506
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Maintain group membership when shoving tracks. #20862
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Check tracks exiting pads for gaps in differential pair DRC. #21561
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Fix broken net assignment in Eagle import. #21243
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Fix zone fill chessboard pattern. #18176
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Make expand connection respect the selection filter. #21581
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Make properties panel obey free pads setting. #21591
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Consider visibility when colliding in DRC. #21625
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Prevent modifying teardrops on lock/unlock. #21342
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Add vertical scroll bars to generate rule areas dialog. #20195
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Correct save footprint chooser settings to prevent unexpected tree expansions. #21818
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Fix missing colors when exporting STEP models. #21865
Footprint Editor
3D Viewer
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Remove noise from orthographic projection ray tracing. #8863
Command Line Interface
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Prevent jobs from affecting each other via reporters when running job sets from CLI.
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Prevent help option from failing erroneously. #21538
Job Sets
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Record execute command job input and error streams in the log.
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Add
--follow-pcb
and--follow-plot-settings
options to render job settings. #21341 -
Fix incorrect inner layer links for GERBER jobs. #21569
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Fix "Replace" button to overwrite existing files. #19900
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Fix exporting CADSTAR netlist. #21730
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Ensure archives defined without extension are given ".zip" extension. #21423
Windows
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Don’t convert URI slashes to backslashes when embedding drawing sheet file. https://gitlab.com/kicad/code/kicad/-/issu es/20381[#20381]
See Also
KiCad Version 9.0.5 Release Candidate 1 Available
2025-09-25
The first release candidate for version 9.0.5 is available for testing. Version 9.0.5 will be released soon unless critical issues are found in testing this release candidate. There may be additional bug fixes to the 9.0 series available as testing builds for users who require those bugs fixed after 9.0.5 is released. You can obtain the release candidate for your platform here: Windows x86_64 Windows arm64 macOS Ubuntu: Using the 9.
KiCad 9.0.4 Release
2025-08-18
The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 9.0.4 bug fix release. The 9.0.4 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.