KB: Cannot find option to import KiCAD files

Solution Details

A KiCAD importer was added to Altium Designer with the release of AD20.1: https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/altium-designer-20-1-new-features-and-updates-summary-ad#added-new-kicad-importer

https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/kicad-import-ad


You will need to add the extension from the Purchased tab of the Extensions & Updates page. Here's documentation that will help you with that:
https://www.altium.com/documentation/altium-designer/extending-altium-designer



Once added so the extension is listed now under Installed tab, invoke File ยป Import Wizard, and KiCad Design Files should appear as one of options.
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You can download/install our current (or an older) version from here:  
https://www.altium.com/products/downloads
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Source URL: https://www.altium.com/documentation/knowledge-base/altium-designer/cannot-find-option-to-import-kicad-files