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KiCad 9.0.6 Release

The KiCad project is proud to announce the version 9.0.6 bug fix release. The 9.0.6 stable version contains critical bug fixes and other minor improvements since the previous release.

A list of all of the fixed issues since the 9.0.6 release can be found on the KiCad 9.0.6 milestone page. This release contains several critical bug fixes so please consider upgrading as soon as possible.

Version 9.0.6 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

  • Ensure file write permissions copying edited library table. #21899

  • Ensure custom library table write path is correctly created. #18937 and #18938

  • Prevent always requesting keychain unlock when Git project is opened. #20176

  • Ensures proper execution when running external application. #14261

  • Show all files in file tree when using git. #21583

  • Prevent Altium import error when schematic and/or PCB files are in folder. #20161

  • Make sure ERC/DRC exclusion hotkey works when dialog has focus. #21761

  • Support translation in tool context menus. #21859

  • Support translation of property grid enumerations. #13636 and #21859

  • Fix crash when importing Altium project. #21947

Schematic Editor

  • Add bulk field editing to symbol field table dialog. #11506

  • Ensure new symbols obey the observed sheet number. #16632 and #19138 and #21637

  • Maintain units even when opening in standalone mode. #19361

  • Properly name Altium sub-sheets on import. #21173

  • Fix crash when updating symbol. #21995

  • Ensure symbol fields table and BOM export field values match using shared sub-sheets. #21998

  • Fix missing description field when using HTTP libraries. #22043

  • Ensure ERC Exclusions are maintained. #21410

Simulator

  • Enforce spice valid net names when parsing. #18598

  • Improve right Y-axis label layout and power signals displaying incorrect units on simulation plot. #21645

Board Editor

  • Fix crash when pressing 'X' to begin routing. #21883

  • Fix crash when routing an empty board.

  • Correctly inherit track width when multiple net classes are defined. #21819

  • Avoid OtherSideView when exporting IPC-2581B. #16286

  • Fix wrong netclass assignment when more than four net classes. #21750

  • Prevent duplicate symbol names in ODB++ output. #21803

  • Fix broken PNS track dragging when constrain to H/V/45 mode is turned on. #21892

  • Handle custom fields from netlist. #21648

  • Ensure Altium PCB import saves under the correct name. #13986

  • Fix crash when canceling zone refill after moving zone points. #21896

  • Prevent zone and shape corners snap to 45/90 degree lines when the option is disabled. #21897

  • Ensure moving objects with arrow keys is aligned to grid. #21682

  • Correct sort net classes in netclass inspector. #21345

  • Auto-convert numeric values in fields when referencing them in expressions. #21723

  • Fix zone filling issues. #21930 and #21946

  • Import pad to die lengths when importing Altium board file.

  • Fix track length calculation inconsistencies. #21913

  • Improved multi-drag segment side/corner determination. #21972

  • Do not ignore grid snapping when movement constrained to horizontal, vertical, or 45 degree mode. #21984

  • Fix constrained movement regression. #21981

  • Fix snapping issue with measurement tool. #22045

  • Fix horizontal, vertical, 45 degree toggle during move. #22025

  • Fix "Unroute Selected" when footprint is selected and select pads is disabled. #22138

Footprint Editor

  • Allow deleting multiple 3D models in footprint properties dialog. #21894

IPC API

  • Fix crash when setting padstack layers. #21743



See Also

KiCad Version 9.0.6 Release Candidate 2 Available
2025-10-23

The second release candidate for version 9.0.6 is available for testing. Version 9.0.6 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 9.0.6 is released. You can obtain the release candidate for your platform here: Windows x86_64 Windows arm64 macOS Ubuntu: Using the 9.

KiCad Version 9.0.6 Release Candidate 1 Available
2025-10-13

The first release candidate for version 9.0.6 is available for testing. Version 9.0.6 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 9.0.6 is released. You can obtain the release candidate for your platform here: Windows x86_64 Windows arm64 macOS Ubuntu: Using the 9.