Uploaded August 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This video is part of my “KiCad Like a Pro, 4th edition” course, now fully updated for KiCad 8! In this session, I’ll walk you through the various options for installing KiCad on your operating system, whether you’re using macOS, Windows, or Linux. I’ll cover everything from downloading the stable release to exploring the latest Nightly Builds, and even a new option using Docker for those interested in programmatic control via the command line.

You’ll see how easy it is to get KiCad up and running on your system, no matter which OS you prefer. I’ll also explain the unique aspects of installing KiCad on different platforms, including the use of apt-get on Ubuntu and the flatpak system for other Linux distributions.

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