Converting KiCad Files to Altium with Ease

When you need to migrate your KiCad designs to Altium, the process can seem daunting. But fear not! With the KiCad Import Wizard in Altium Designer, converting KiCad design files to Altium files has never been easier.

The KiCad Import Wizard will guide you through a series of steps to ensure a successful import. This includes nominating your design files, including schematics and PCBs, as well as library files, which will be imported as Altium PCB and Schematic documents.

To get started, select the KiCad Design Files option on the Import Wizard's Select Type of Files to Import page. From there, you can download the extension and restart Altium Designer when prompted.

Once installed, access the Extensions & Updates view, then open the Purchased tab where the KiCad Importer extension will be listed. If the extension is not listed or has been uninstalled at any point, you'll need to reinstall it.

To use the importer, ensure that the KiCad Importer extension is enabled in the Software Extensions region on the Installed tab of the Extensions & Updates view. This will add a KiCad Design Files import option to the Import Wizard.

The Wizard then walks you through the import process, handling both schematic and PCB parts of your project, as well as managing their relationship with each other. The entire process is quick and simple, making it easy to convert your KiCad design files to Altium Designer files.

With Altium Designer's ability to import KiCad files through the Import Wizard, you can easily migrate your designs from one platform to another. Say goodbye to manual conversions and hello to a streamlined workflow with the KiCad Importer extension in Altium Designer.

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