SVGSketch Plugin

PCB Design plugin

Name: PCB Design for SVGSketch
Author: SVGSketch

Sketch small PCB layouts as editable vector artwork, then export board data when the design is ready.

Quick answer

The PCB Design plugin adds printed circuit board layout tools to SVGSketch, including footprints, traces, design-rule checks, and Gerber export for simple board workflows.

Lay out simple circuit boards visually

The plugin adds PCB-specific concepts such as footprints, traces, pads, and board outlines to the SVGSketch workflow.

It is best for simple boards, educational examples, layout sketches, and visual documentation where circuit geometry needs to remain inspectable.

Check and export board artwork

Design-rule checks help catch obvious layout issues before export. Gerber output gives the design a path beyond a visual mockup when the board is ready for downstream tooling.

Because the board is still represented in an SVG editor, labels, callouts, diagrams, and presentation views can be created alongside the layout.

Included workflows

Footprints

Place component footprints with pads and board-oriented geometry.

Traces

Route simple copper paths visually on the board layout.

Gerber export

Export board manufacturing data from the plugin workflow.

DRC checks

Run basic design-rule checks before exporting.

FAQ

Can SVGSketch export Gerber files?

Yes. The PCB Design plugin includes Gerber export for supported board workflows.

Is this meant for complex PCB design?

No. It is best for simple boards, diagrams, prototypes, and educational layouts rather than large EDA projects.

Does it include design-rule checks?

Yes. The plugin includes DRC checks to catch basic PCB layout issues.

Open your SVG in SVGSketch

Start with a blank canvas, import an SVG, or use the editor as a conversion and cleanup step.

Open plugin in SVGSketch