GerbView Software Companions
winget install --id=SoftwareCompanions.GerbView -e GerbView is a powerful viewer and converter designed to visualize and manipulate PCB designs with precision. It supports both RS-274D and RS-274X Gerber formats, enabling users to convert older Gerber files to the extended format for enhanced accuracy during manufacturing.
Key Features:
- View, print, and convert Gerber, ODB++, PDF, and Excellon files with ease.
- Export layers or entire workspaces to raster formats like TIFF, JPEG, PNG, and BMP, with customizable resolution and color settings.
- Work within a flexible workspace that supports multiple file types, saving and reloading designs for efficient project management.
- Add annotations such as text, barcodes, images, and symbols, which can be burned into Gerber layers for permanent integration.
- Measure distances, areas, and perimeters; highlight apertures; and query tool information for precise design analysis.
Audience & Benefit: Ideal for PCB designers, manufacturers, and CAM engineers, GerbView streamlines workflows by providing accurate visualization and conversion tools. Its support for extended Gerber formats minimizes manufacturing errors, while its annotation and measurement features enhance collaboration and quality control.
GerbView is a reliable solution for anyone working with PCB designs, offering seamless integration into the design and production process.