Feature Differences
This page summarizes key differences between TinyCAD web and desktop.
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| Feature | TinyCAD (browser) | TinyCAD (App) | TinyCAD v3 | Notes |
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| Core editing and libraries | ||||
Load/Save TinyCAD .dsn files |
Yes | Yes | Yes | TinyCAD web aims for full file-format compatibility with desktop. |
| Interface language support | Yes | Yes | No | See Language Translation. |
Load/Edit TinyCAD library .tclib files |
Yes | Yes | Yes | See custom libraries. |
| Import symbols from TinyCAD.net | Built-in searchSearch in the web app. Copy and paste also works. |
Built-in searchSearch in the desktop app. Copy and paste also works. |
Online searchSearch on TinyCAD.net, then copy and paste into desktop. |
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| Import symbols from KiCAD | Yes | Yes | No | |
| Multi-sheet drawings | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Labels | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Buses | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Shapes and annotations | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Search drawing | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Design Rules Check | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Generate netlist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Set style across multiple items | Yes | Yes | No | Web app supports selecting multiple annotation items and applying shared style and fill. |
| Auto junction placement | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Undo/Redo | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Output and integration | ||||
| Printing | PDF exportPrint from the browser or any PDF viewer. |
Direct printingUses the operating system printer driver. |
Direct printingUses the operating system printer driver. |
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| Export to image | SVGVector output for browsers and modern design tools. |
SVGVector output for browsers and modern design tools. |
PNGRaster export format. |
Free SVG to PNG converters are available online. |
| Export to PDF | Yes | Yes | Partial | Use print to PDF in TinyCAD v3. |
| Advanced Features | ||||
| SPICE simulation file output | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| VHDL file output | No | Yes | Yes | Desktop app only. See VHDL output. |
| Multi-file hierarchical drawings | No | No | Yes | |
| Platform and installation | ||||
| Windows support | Full | Native appDesktop install supported on Windows. |
Full | Preferred install route on Windows: Microsoft Store. |
| Mac support | Full | Native appAvailable from the App Store on macOS. |
Partial | TinyCAD v3 relies on Wine compatibility on macOS. |
| Linux support | Full | Desktop installAvailable from the Snap store or via .dep package. |
Partial | TinyCAD v3 relies on Wine compatibility on Linux. |
| Chrome OS support | Yes | No | No | |
| Phone/Tablet support | Partial | No | No | Browser use is possible, but a mouse or pencil is still needed for a smooth workflow. |
| Installation required | No | YesApp Stores and installer packages. |
YesInstaller package required. |
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