KLayout Plugin: Vector File Export (PDF, SVG)

January 29, 2026 · View on GitHub

KLayout Move Quickly Tool

  • Export your layout as PDF or SVG
    • precise scaling factor
    • choose which layers to include

This add-on can be installed through KLayout package manager, see installation instructions here

After installation, the export dialog can be accessed through File→Export Vector File…

Installation using KLayout Package Manager

  1. From the main menu, click Tools→Manage Packages to open the package manager
  2. Locate the VectorFileExportPlugin, double-click it to select for installation, then click Apply
  3. Review and close the package installation report
  4. Confirm macro execution