# DipTrace
> Schematic and PCB design software by Novarm Limited. Perpetual license EDA
> tool used by 30,000+ engineers worldwide for single and multi-layer board
> design, schematic capture, 3D visualization, and manufacturing file export.

## Core Software
- [DipTrace Overview](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/): Full feature overview of the 4-module PCB design suite
- [Schematic Capture](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/schematic-capture/): Multi-sheet hierarchical schematic editor
- [PCB Layout](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/pcb-layout/): Multi-layer board design with shape-based autorouter
- [3D Modeling](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/3d-modeling/): Real-time 3D board preview with 11,000+ component models

## Getting Started
- [Download](https://diptrace.com/download/download-diptrace/): Free trial and freeware edition
- [FAQ](https://diptrace.com/support/faq/): 49 Q&As covering installation, licensing, and design techniques
- [Tutorials](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/): Step-by-step guides and 265-page PDF manual
- [DipTrace Tutorial (HTML)](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/tutorial_html/): Complete step-by-step PCB design tutorial — schematic, PCB layout, routing, libraries, Gerber/ODB++ outputs

## Pricing
- [Buy DipTrace](https://diptrace.com/buy/online-store/): Perpetual license — no recurring subscription

## About
- [About Novarm](https://diptrace.com/company/about-us/): Founded 2002, initial release August 2004
- [News](https://diptrace.com/company/news/): Latest releases including DipTrace 5.3 Beta (June 2026)

## Key Facts
- Founded: 2002 by Stanislav Ruev (CEO) and Viktor Savenko (COO)
- Users: 30,000+ engineers from Fortune 500 to independent designers
- Library: 140,000+ components, 11,000+ 3D models
- Languages: 22 interface languages
- License model: Perpetual (no annual fees)
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux (via Wine)