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  • About PCB Files. Our goal is to help you understand what a file with a.pcb suffix is and how to open it. The Printed Circuit Board Design file type, file format description, and Mac, Windows, and Linux programs listed on this page have been individually researched and verified by the FileInfo team.
  • GerbMagic is a free Gerber viewer software with various viewing options available.

Dynamic part outline rendering, including complex connectors Annotations, for leaving notes about parts, nets, pins or location Configurable colour themes.

Do I have the right program?

If you don’t have a program installed on your computer that’s compatible with PCB files, you won’t be able to open one. See if you have one of the most common programs associated with PCB files listed below.

  • P-CAD Database
  • PowerPoint Application Data File
  • Print Shop Deluxe Business Card
  • Protel Technology Advanced PCB Design
  • ExpressPCB Printed Circuit Board Layout
  • CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board Design
  • PC-Doctor File
  • PCB Artist Printed Circuit Board file
  • PADS Printed Circuit Board
  • Unknown 3.0 Binary File
  • PCB Layout Check Design Rule Template
  • ACCEL or Protel Printed Circuit Board File
  • Broderbund Print Shop Business Card
  • Ivex Winboard Design File
  • Unknown 4.0 Binary File

What type of file is it?

When you can’t open PCB files, try to figure out the file type. This can help you find the right program to open it. Usually, PCB files are considered Data Files. However, you can look up the file type to be sure. Start by right-clicking the file icon and clicking “Properties” (“More Info” if you’re on a Mac). Then look for the file type under “Type of File” (“Kind” on a Mac).

Can a developer help?

When you can’t open PCB files, a software developer might be able to help. The developers for the programs mentioned above are as follows:

SoftwareDeveloper
P-CAD DatabaseAltium Limited
PowerPoint Application Data FileMicrosoft Corporation
Print Shop Deluxe Business CardUnknown
Protel Technology Advanced PCB DesignWindows Software
ExpressPCB Printed Circuit Board LayoutExpressPCB
CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board DesignQuadra Solutions
PC-Doctor FileUnknown
PCB Artist Printed Circuit Board fileAdvanced Circuits
PADS Printed Circuit BoardMentor Graphics Corp.
Unknown 3.0 Binary FileMicrosoft Developer
PCB Layout Check Design Rule TemplateTop Tec PCB Ltd.
ACCEL or Protel Printed Circuit Board FileMicrosoft Programmer
Broderbund Print Shop Business CardPC Software Company
Ivex Winboard Design FileMicrosoft Developer
Unknown 4.0 Binary FileWindows Programmer
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Powerpoint

Try contacting one of these developers to find out how you can open your PCB file.

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Can I use a universal file viewer?

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A universal file viewer is the way to go when you have PCB files that can’t be opened by any other program. Install a universal file viewer like File Magic (Download) and see if it will open your PCB file. Remember that if your file is not compatible, the universal file viewer will only open it in binary format.

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Open Pcb File Type

Stable Release
  • Windows openboardview-8.0-win32.zip
  • macOS OpenBoardView-8.0-Darwin.dmg
  • Debian openBoardView_8.0-1_amd64.deb
  • Debian openboardview_8.0-1_i386
  • RedHat openboardview-8.0-1.x86_64.rpm
Development Release / Source

Windows edition does not require installing. Run directly from a folder. Please note, this build only works on Windows 7 or later.

OS X version requires macOS 10.9 or later

  • Dynamic part outline rendering, including complex connectors
  • Annotations, for leaving notes about parts, nets, pins or location
  • Configurable colour themes
  • Configurable DPI to facilitate usage on 4K monitors
  • Tablet usage with OSD controls
  • Slower CPU systems through adjustable features
  • Reads FZ (with key), BRD, BRD2, BDV and BV* formats
  • Combined search system finds parts, pins and nets all within single search
  • IRC: #openboardview on irc.freenode.net