# 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

## File Format Specifications (for AI agents & integrations)
- [DipTrace PCB XML Specification (HTML)](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/xml_specs_PCB_html/): Machine-readable spec of the DipTrace PCB layout XML format
- [DipTrace PCB XML Specification (Markdown)](https://diptrace.com/books/xml_specs/DipTrace_PCB_XML_Specification.md)
- [DipTrace Schematic XML Specification (HTML)](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/xml_specs_Schematic_html/): Machine-readable spec of the DipTrace schematic XML format
- [DipTrace Schematic XML Specification (Markdown)](https://diptrace.com/books/xml_specs/DipTrace_Schematic_XML_Specification.md)
- [DipTrace Component Editor XML Specification (HTML)](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/xml_specs_CompEdit_html/): Machine-readable spec of the DipTrace component library XML format
- [DipTrace Component Editor XML Specification (Markdown)](https://diptrace.com/books/xml_specs/DipTrace_CompEdit_XML_Specification.md)
- [DipTrace Pattern Editor XML Specification (HTML)](https://diptrace.com/support/tutorials/xml_specs_PattEdit_html/): Machine-readable spec of the DipTrace pattern (footprint) XML format
- [DipTrace Pattern Editor XML Specification (Markdown)](https://diptrace.com/books/xml_specs/DipTrace_PattEdit_XML_Specification.md)

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

## Software & Updates
- [What's New in DipTrace](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/whats-new/): Release notes, version history, and new features changelog for DipTrace schematic capture and PCB design software.
- [DipTrace Libraries](https://diptrace.com/diptrace-software/library-creation/): Overview of component management, Pattern and Component Editors, IPC-7351 generator, 3D models, and SnapEDA integration.

## 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)