Review PCB design and manufacturing files locally on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Review is free to start. Unlock PCBAtlas Workbench for unlimited PCB workspaces, PNG/PDF captures, original-source delivery, converted outputs, and one workflow across your Apple devices.

Public TestFlight access is open now. Join TestFlight to try PCBAtlas, or use the handbook for the full workflow.

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PCBAtlas

Large KiCad boards open on iPhone 13

On iPhone 13 standard with iOS 26, PCBAtlas brings dense KiCad boards to a normal viewer display in seconds while keeping pickable data memory under control.

Local benchmark snapshot on the same device and OS.

Jetson AGX Thor

iPhone 13 standard · iOS 26
9.9s
Normal viewer display
310 MB
Stable pickable memory
nets
1,387
tracks
22,151
layers
37
vias
3,235
pads
4,752
footprint drawing lines
326,626

VME WREN-S

iPhone 13 standard · iOS 26
7.80s
Normal viewer display
303 MB
Stable pickable memory
nets
1,800
tracks
26,650
layers
39
vias
4,374
pads
6,877
footprint drawing lines
26,467

PCBAtlas

Watch PCBAtlas in action

See import, layer control, search, 2D/3D browsing, and project management across Mac, iPad, and iPhone in one product walkthrough.

PCBAtlas

PCB review at a glance

Bring loose board files into one local workflow for import, revision management, review, export, and delivery.

Workflow
01

Import

02

Organize revisions

03

Review in context

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Deliver with Workbench

PCBAtlas

From loose files to managed PCB workspaces

PCBAtlas turns design and manufacturing data into reusable PCB workspaces with revision history, review surfaces, and delivery paths, instead of scattering every update across separate folders.

01

Import real project data

Import KiCad .kicad_pro projects, .kicad_sch schematics, .kicad_pcb boards, DSN, IPC-2581 XML, ODB++ archives or directories, and recognized manufacturing package folders.

02

Keep revisions in one context

Append revisions, branch, or duplicate from the same workspace without losing the project thread.

03

Review inside one workspace

Use 2D for the main inspection path, Data for document and status summaries, and board-level 3D only when it adds value.

04

Unlock Workbench when delivery matters

Import and review for free. Unlock PCBAtlas Workbench when you need unlimited PCB workspaces, captures, source delivery, and converted outputs.

PCBAtlas

Built for real PCB review work

This is not a page that piles up format names and calls it a viewer. It is a local workspace shaped around review, delivery, and issue communication.

Library

Keep multiple revisions in one PCB workspace

Store project revisions inside the same managed workspace so you can return to history, preserve context, and avoid loose-file sprawl.

2D

2D review tuned for dense boards

Designed around smooth zooming, panning, box select, object picking, and quick information lookup on real PCB data.

Schematic

Project-aware schematic viewing

Open KiCad projects and schematics with sheet hierarchy, whole-project search, selection details, and canvas pick for symbols, pins, wires, and labels.

Workbench

Reduce noise on complex boards

Use visibility controls, object filters, and search to narrow down nets, pads, vias, footprints, and rule-related objects.

Data

Document, revision, and status summaries

Inspect the current workspace, revision, stats, status summaries, and local Quick Estimate / Revision Quote information in one place.

board-level 3D

Go to 3D only when spatial context helps

Open 3D for documents that form a board session and use Top, Bottom, Isometric, and Fit viewpoints to understand board-level structure.

3D supports board-level display for documents that form a board session; real 3D component models are not displayed yet.

PCBAtlas Workbench

Review for free, unlock the full workspace once

The free tier supports import, review, and up to three PCB workspaces. Unlock Workbench for unlimited workspaces, PNG/PDF captures, original-source delivery, converted outputs, and share workflows.

PCBAtlas

Current format coverage

This page summarizes the import, view, and delivery paths available in the current product.

Input / Import

Import paths available now.

KiCad .kicad_pcb

Creates a new PCB workspace or appends a revision to an existing one; supports 2D, Data, and 3D.

KiCad .kicad_pro / .kicad_sch

Creates a Project workspace or appends a revision; supports schematic 2D / Data / Project, sheet switching, object search, and canvas pick.

DSN

Supported as a design-side import; can create a workspace or append a revision.

IPC-2581 XML

Supports design-side and manufacturing-side input; import asks you to choose intent.

ODB++

Supports manufacturing archives and directories.

Manufacturing package directories

Supported when the app recognizes the package structure.

SES

Can attach only to an existing workspace revision; it does not create a standalone workspace.

View coverage

Review surfaces available now.

2D

Main review path for all supported documents and the only export starting point in current releases.

Data

Summary path for the current workspace, revision, stats, status, and local Quick Estimate / Revision Quote information.

3D

Available for documents that form a board session, showing board-level geometry; real 3D component models are not displayed yet.

Output / Delivery

Output paths available now.

PNG

2D review capture export.

PDF

2D review capture export.

Original source package delivery

Returns the managed project files for the current revision, including DSN, KiCad, IPC-2581, ODB++, and Gerber / Drill sources when present.

Converted output

Generates DSN or KiCad 8 outputs from the current workspace content.

Output and delivery paths require the PCBAtlas Workbench unlock. Export starts from 2D in current releases.

PCBAtlas

Why a native local workspace instead of a web viewer?

Web viewers are useful when fast upload and casual sharing are enough. PCBAtlas is for workflows where files should stay local, revisions need structure, and review needs to continue across Apple devices.

  • Open board data without uploading it to a browser-based viewer
  • Keep design-side and manufacturing-side revisions in a local library
  • Review dense boards with native 2D interaction
  • Inspect object details and copy useful details
  • Export captures, source packages, or converted deliverables when needed
  • Carry one workflow across iPhone, iPad, and Mac

The core review path is local-first. Optional AI-related capabilities still depend on your configured AI service, network access, and sharing settings.

PCBAtlas

Made for review, delivery, and field checks

PCBAtlas does not flatten every task into “just another viewer.” It maps to common PCB review goals with concrete working scenarios.

Design review

Open KiCad or DSN design data, inspect objects and layers in 2D, narrow the visible problem space with Workbench controls, and keep multiple revisions together.

Manufacturing handoff

Import IPC-2581 or ODB++ manufacturing data, keep the original source package, and export the current managed revision when it is time to deliver it again.

QA and issue communication

Use Data summaries, object information, and review captures to discuss problems without asking every stakeholder to open a full EDA environment.

Field and meeting review

Quickly inspect objects, structure, and revisions on iPhone or iPad, then organize the workspace and complete delivery on Mac.

PCBAtlas

Capabilities and workflow fit

PCBAtlas brings PCB review, organization, inspection, estimate assistance, and delivery workflows into one local workspace for design and manufacturing data.

Schematic viewing and targeting

Schematics support sheet navigation, search, locate, highlight, details, and canvas pick so you can review design intent in project context.

Built for review and delivery

PCBAtlas focuses on import, 2D/3D/Data review, revision organization, export, sharing, and delivery; layout edits remain in dedicated EDA tools.

Board-level 3D display

3D supports board-level display for documents that form a board session, including board body, surfaces, pads, vias, silkscreen, and related geometry; component model references remain available as reference information.

Export starts from 2D

3D and Data do not directly start export in current releases.

Free tier and Workbench unlock

The free tier keeps up to three PCB workspaces. Unlock Workbench for unlimited workspaces and delivery paths.

Quick Estimate assists local quoting

Quick Estimate / Revision Quote creates a local estimate snapshot from the current revision and board data so teams can discuss manufacturing parameters and cost direction quickly.

SES follows the revision workflow

SES is appended to an existing workspace revision so routed-session results stay tied to their base design.

Large IPC-2581 inputs may stop early

Very large inputs may be intercepted by stability checks before they risk a system forced close.

PCBAtlas

FAQ

The fastest way to reduce confusion is to say the boundaries and paid unlocks plainly.

Is PCBAtlas a PCB layout editor?

No. PCBAtlas is for review, organization, inspection, and delivery workflows; it does not replace a full PCB layout tool.

What is free, and what does Workbench unlock?

The free tier lets you import, review, and keep up to three PCB workspaces. PCBAtlas Workbench unlocks unlimited PCB workspaces, PNG/PDF captures, original-source package delivery, converted outputs, and share workflows. Appending a revision to an existing workspace stays inside that same workspace context.

Which platforms are supported?

PCBAtlas is built for Apple devices, including iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Which files can I import today?

Current import paths include KiCad .kicad_pcb, DSN, IPC-2581 XML, ODB++ archives or directories, and recognized manufacturing package folders. SES is supported only when attached to an existing revision.

Is 3D available for every format?

No. 3D supports board-level display for documents that form a board session; real 3D component models are not displayed yet.

Does PCBAtlas upload board files to a web viewer?

The core review path is local-first and does not depend on browser upload. Optional AI-related capabilities still depend on your AI service setup, network access, and your sharing settings.

Why does export open a purchase screen first?

Export and delivery paths are controlled by the PCBAtlas Workbench unlock. If Workbench is not unlocked on the device yet, the purchase center opens before export continues.

PCBAtlas

Turn PCB files into managed, review-ready, deliverable workspaces.

Public TestFlight access is open now. Use the handbook to understand import, review, and Workbench unlock paths, or join TestFlight to try the current build.