Protoboard Designer

Protoboard Designer

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About this app

Go from circuit idea to production-ready Gerber file in minutes. No netlist. No learning curve. Just open the app and start building.
Protoboard Designer is a WYSIWYG PCB layout editor for makers, hobbyists, students, and anyone who finds KiCad or Altium overwhelming. Place components, route copper traces, and export your board — on your phone, tablet, or directly in your browser at protoboarddesigner.com.
Available on Android, iOS, and Web — your projects sync seamlessly across all your devices.
KEY FEATURES
• WYSIWYG PCB Layout — what you place on screen is exactly what gets manufactured. No surprises at the fab house.
• Gerber & PDF Export — send production-ready Gerber files directly to any PCB fab, or export a PDF to etch your own board at home.
• KiCad Footprint Import — use the built-in component library, import KiCad footprints, or add any public GitHub repository as a footprint source.
• Cloud Project Sync — your boards are automatically backed up and synced across Android, iOS, and Web. Start on your phone, finish in the browser — or vice versa.
• No Netlist Required — skip the schematic step entirely and jump straight to layout.
PERFECT FOR
• Makers and hobbyists designing perfboard, stripboard, or custom PCB layouts
• Students learning electronics and circuit board design
• Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and ESP32 tinkerers moving beyond breadboards
• Anyone wanting to go from idea to fabrication without weeks of learning software
WHY NOT KICAD OR ALTIUM?
Traditional EDA tools are powerful — but they're designed for professional engineers managing complex multi-layer boards. They take weeks to learn and are desktop-only. Protoboard Designer strips away everything you don't need for hobby and prototype work, so you can focus on building, not learning software.
Try the web app for free at protoboarddesigner.com — no install required. Or download now and sign in with Google to get started in seconds. No credit card required.