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Import
Bring in KiCad, DSN, IPC-2581, ODB++, and recognized manufacturing-package sources.
Native PCB review workspace for Apple devices
Review PCB design and manufacturing files locally on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Import KiCad, DSN, IPC-2581, and ODB++ data into a local project library. Inspect boards in 2D and Data views, manage revisions, open KiCad boards in 3D, and export captures or source deliverables without relying on a web viewer.
PCBAtlas is positioned as an import-to-handoff workspace, not a one-screen PCB viewer or a generic mobile PCB tool.
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App Store and TestFlight slots are being prepared. For now, the handbook and direct email are the reliable paths for evaluating the workflow.
Local-firstLibrary & revisions2D inspectionKiCad 3DOriginal-source exportConverted export
PCBAtlas
Review workspace at a glance
Move from loose board files to a reusable local workspace with one library, one revision trail, and one export path.
Workflow
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Organize revisions
Keep design-side and manufacturing-side revisions under one document instead of duplicating top-level files.
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Review in context
Use 2D as the main workspace, Data for summaries, and KiCad 3D when spatial context helps.
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Export
Export PNG or PDF captures, return original sources, or generate converted DSN and KiCad 8 outputs.
Current coverage
- 2D: main inspection and export path
- Data: document and runtime summaries
- 3D: currently KiCad .kicad_pcb only
Scope notes
- PCBAtlas is not a PCB layout editor.
- Export starts from 2D in the current version.
- SES must attach to an existing revision.
PCBAtlas
From loose board files to a review-ready workspace
PCBAtlas turns design and manufacturing files into reusable library documents with revision history, inspection views, and export paths built for review and handoff.
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Import
Bring in design and manufacturing sources, including KiCad .kicad_pcb, DSN, IPC-2581 XML, ODB++ archives or directories, and recognized manufacturing-package data.
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Organize revisions
Keep ongoing project updates under one document instead of creating duplicate top-level files. Append design revisions, append manufacturing revisions, duplicate branches, pin important documents, and share managed source roots.
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Review in context
Use 2D as the main working view, check document and runtime summaries in Data, and open KiCad boards in 3D when spatial review is useful.
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Export what you need
Export PNG or PDF captures, return original source files, or generate converted DSN and KiCad 8 outputs from the current revision.
PCBAtlas
Built for practical PCB review
The site now sells the working system: library, revisions, review surfaces, and export paths. Format support stays specific and scoped.
Local library
Project library, not just file opening
Create reusable board documents, keep multiple revisions under one project, and reopen previous work without hunting through loose source files.
2D main workflow
Precise 2D inspection
Pan, zoom, select, box-select, inspect object details with View Info, copy useful metadata, and prepare every export from the main 2D workspace.
Workbench
Find the signal in dense boards
Use Workbench to control visibility, selection filters, and object search. Locate, highlight, isolate, or clear targets across nets, layers, via definitions, and rule classes.
Data view
Document and runtime summaries
Use Data view to check the current document, revision, statistics, capabilities, and runtime state during import or review.
KiCad 3D
KiCad 3D review
Open KiCad .kicad_pcb boards in 3D, switch camera views, fit the board, copy scene information, and use proxy bodies when real component models are unavailable.
3D currently supports KiCad .kicad_pcb documents. Other formats remain reviewable through 2D and Data views.
Export and share
Captures, original sources, and converted outputs
Export PNG or PDF captures, return the original source files stored with the current revision, or generate converted DSN and KiCad 8 outputs.
PCBAtlas
Current format coverage
Coverage is split by import, review surface, and export so the site stays precise about what the current product actually does.
Input / Import
Current import paths.
KiCad .kicad_pcb
Supported as a new document or an appended revision. 2D, Data, and 3D are available.
DSN
Supported as a design import path. Can create a new document or append a revision.
IPC-2581 XML
Supported as design-side or manufacturing-side input. The app asks you to choose the import intent.
ODB++
Supported as a manufacturing archive or directory input.
Manufacturing package directories
Supported when the importer recognizes the package structure.
SES
Supported only as an appended flow from an existing document. SES cannot create a standalone new document.
View coverage
Current inspection surfaces.
2D
Main inspection path for supported documents and the only export entry point in the current version.
Data
Summary and runtime path for the current document, revision, and workspace state.
3D
Available for KiCad .kicad_pcb documents only. Non-KiCad sources show a clear unsupported state.
Output / Export
Current export paths.
PNG
2D capture export.
PDF
2D capture export.
Original-source export
Return the original source stored for the current revision, including DSN, KiCad, IPC-2581, ODB++, or Gerber / Drill source sets when present in the managed revision.
Converted export
Generate DSN or KiCad 8 outputs from the current workspace content.
Export starts from the 2D view in the current version. 3D and Data do not start export directly.
PCBAtlas
Why use a native local workspace instead of a web viewer?
Web viewers are convenient when sharing is easy and uploading is acceptable. PCBAtlas is built for the cases where board data should stay local, revisions need to be organized, and review work happens across Apple devices.
- Open board data without uploading it to a browser-based viewer
- Keep design and manufacturing revisions in a local library
- Review dense boards with native 2D interaction
- Inspect object details and copy useful metadata
- Export captures, original sources, or converted deliverables
- Use the same workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac
The core review workflow is local-first. Optional AI-related capabilities depend on your configured provider, API keys, network access, and outbound policy.
PCBAtlas
Made for review, handoff, and field checks
These are the situations the page should convert for: real review tasks, manufacturing handoff, and troubleshooting without spinning up a full EDA seat for everyone.
Design review
Open KiCad or DSN design data, inspect objects in 2D, narrow visibility through Workbench, and keep iterative revisions under the same project.
Manufacturing handoff
Import IPC-2581 or ODB++ manufacturing data, keep the original source package, and export the managed revision when it needs to be shared again.
QA and troubleshooting
Use Data summaries, object info, selection filters, and exported captures to communicate board issues without requiring everyone to open a full EDA environment.
Field and meeting review
Open board documents on iPhone or iPad, locate objects, check basic structure, and share captures or source deliverables when a full desktop workstation is not available.
PCBAtlas
FAQ
The FAQ explicitly prevents the most likely misreads: that this is a layout editor, that every format has 3D, or that export starts from anywhere.
Is PCBAtlas a PCB layout editor?
No. PCBAtlas is built for review, organization, inspection, and export workflows. It does not replace a full PCB layout tool.
What platforms are supported?
PCBAtlas is built for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Which files can I import?
Current import paths include KiCad .kicad_pcb, DSN, IPC-2581 XML, ODB++ archives or directories, and recognized manufacturing-package directory data. SES is supported only when attached to an existing document revision.
Does 3D work for every format?
No. 3D currently supports KiCad .kicad_pcb documents. Other supported inputs can still be reviewed through 2D and Data views.
Can I export board data?
Yes. From 2D, PCBAtlas can export PNG or PDF captures, return original source files stored with the current revision, or generate converted DSN and KiCad 8 outputs.
Does PCBAtlas upload my board files to a web viewer?
The core review workflow is local-first and does not require a browser-based upload. Optional AI-related capabilities depend on your configured provider, API keys, network access, and outbound policy.
Why did export open a purchase screen?
In the current version, export access is gated behind a separate unlock. If export has not been unlocked yet, the app opens the purchase center before starting export.