KiCon Asia 2024

Compressing the KiCad 3d Models
11-15, 14:10–14:50 (Asia/Hong_Kong), Main Hall

Introduces a new method for compressing STEP files that can be used to reduce the KiCad STEP model library by a factor of 5.


STEP models are text-based, redundant models. By leveraging the built-in reference system, we can eliminate redundant data, saving critical disk space and allowing larger KiCad projects to be sent through common mail servers.

Seth is the founder of KiCad Services Corporation and a lead developer with the KiCad EDA project.