KB: Cannot find option to import KiCAD files
Created: March 25, 2021 | Updated: March 08, 2024
Altium Designer
Starting in version: 20.1
Up to Current
[Why] Cannot find option to import KiCAD files [What] A KiCAD importer was added to Altium Designer with the release of AD20.1 as an extension module [How] Locate and add the extension from the Purchased tab of the Extensions & Updates page. Once added, invoke File » Import Wizard, and KiCad Design Files should appear as one of options.
Solution Details
A KiCAD importer was added to Altium Designer with the release of AD20.1: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/altium-designer-20-1-new-features-and-updates-summary-ad#added-new-kicad-importerhttps://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/kicad-import-ad
You will need to add the extension from the Purchased tab of the Extensions & Updates page. Here's documentation that will help you with that:
https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/extending-altium-designer
Once added so the extension is listed now under Installed tab, invoke File » Import Wizard, and KiCad Design Files should appear as one of options.
You can download/install our current (or an older) version from here:
https://www.altium.com/products/downloads