QMK Configurator

Spec sheet

Purpose

QMK Configurator is an online graphical interface that generates QMK Firmware .hex or .bin files.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Audience

QMK presents Configurator as a user friendly interface that requires no programming knowledge.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Support

QMK directs users to its support page for help and lists community forums, chat rooms, and GitHub bug reports as ways to get help or contribute.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Browser support

The documentation says QMK Configurator works best with Chrome or Firefox.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Controller limit

Configurator cannot build firmware when the keyboard uses a different controller than it was designed for; the docs direct users to command line converters.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

File compatibility

Keymap JSON files from Keyboard Layout Editor and kbfirmware are not compatible with QMK Configurator.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Firmware output

After compilation, users can download the generated firmware file.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Keyboard support

A keyboard must appear in Configurator's list to be customized with it.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Keymap editing

Users can assign keycodes by dragging and dropping, clicking a layout position, or pressing a physical key.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Keymap files

Users can download a keymap as a JSON file and upload that file later to continue editing.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Layout limit

Some keyboards do not yet have enough layouts or a layout that matches the user's exact build.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Macro support

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · config.qmk.fm

Project stewardship

QMK says a core group of collaborators maintains Configurator with help from community members.Read 9 Oct 2026 · docs.qmk.fm

Supported operating systems

cross-platformRead 20 Sep 2026 · config.qmk.fm

Plans and prices

Every QMK Configurator plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Gaming Peripheral Software#25 of 397.3
• Keyboard and Mouse Customization Software#85 of 1057.3