Gerber files are a set of files containing information about each layer of the PCB to be used for production. If you would like more information about these files, our guide for generating Gerber files from commonly used programs: Eagle can be found here, while KiCad can be found here. The.pcb file extension is also used for ACCEL or Protel printed circuit board files, P-CAD database files, PC-Doctor files, Broderbund Print Shop business card files and PCB Layout check design rule template files. Update info Upload example file Software that will open, convert or fix PCB files. Open your.pcb file with a reader which can open the file. Print the file on the virtual PDF24 PDF printer. The PDF24 assistant opens, where you can save as a PDF, email, fax, or edit the new file. The.pcb file extension is also used for ACCEL or Protel printed circuit board files, P-CAD database files, PC-Doctor files, Broderbund Print Shop business card files and PCB Layout check design rule template files. Update info Upload example file Software that will open, convert or fix PCB files. PCB files are categorized ordinarily as Data Files. The PCB File Extension can be viewed on the Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. They are supported on both desktop and mobile devices. The main PCB file type has a Popularity Rating of 'Low', meaning these files are not frequently present on your typical desktop or mobile device.
Open Extension With:
| Name | File Name | Manufacturer | Prevalence | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Office Client Virtualization Handler | cvh.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 95.39% | |
| expresspcb.exe | expresspcb.exe | Engineering Express. | 0.92% | |
| The Print Shop | ps6.exe | The Learning Company | 0.79% | |
| Home Productivity Program | psewin.exe | Brøderbund Software, Inc. | 0.38% | |
| The Print Shop Premier Edition 5.0 | pspe5.exe | Broderbund Software | 0.32% | |
| Home Productivity Program | psdwin.exe | Brøderbund Software, Inc. | 0.31% | |
| dxp.exe | dxp.exe | 0.28% | ||
| プリント基板エディタ | pcbe.exe | 0.27% | ||
| Pro-Coin Collection Software | pro-coin.exe | MWP Software LLC | 0.26% | |
| PowerPCB | powerpcb.exe | Mentor Graphics Corp | 0.14% | |
| SPICE Simulator w/ Schematic Capture | scad3.exe | 0.11% | ||
| pcb.exe | pcb.exe | 0.1% | ||
| swriter.exe | swriter.exe | 0.08% | ||
| Serif PhotoPlus X3 | photopls.exe | Serif (Europe) Ltd. | 0.08% | |
| Schematic Capture and PCB Layout Program | pcbartist.exe | WestDev | 0.08% | |
| The Print Shop | pslaunch.exe | 0.06% | ||
| psdcwin.exe | psdcwin.exe | 0.06% | ||
| Internet Explorer | iexplore.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.05% | |
| Schematic Capture and PCB Layout Program | epcwin.exe | WestDev Ltd | 0.04% | |
| Windows Wordpad Application | wordpad.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.03% | |
| Microsoft Office Picture Manager | ois.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.03% | |
| Pad2Pad Application | pad2pad.exe | 0.03% | ||
| WISE Database Viewer Executable | wisedbviewer.exe | WISE Software Solutions, Inc. | 0.03% | |
| Aladdin StuffIt Express | express.exe | Aladdin Systems, Inc. | 0.02% | |
| expresssch.exe | expresssch.exe | Engineering Express. | 0.02% | |
| Mentor Graphics Application | expeditionpcb.exe | Mentor Graphics Corporation | 0.02% | |
| Windows Media Player | wmplayer.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.01% | |
| Microsoft Office PowerPoint | powerpnt.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.01% | |
| Windows Photo Viewer | photoviewer.dll | Microsoft Corporation | 0.01% | |
| pvypgmmain.exe | pvypgmmain.exe | 0.01% | ||
| PADSViewer | powerpcbviewer.exe | Mentor Graphics Corporation | 0.01% | |
| Microsoft Application Virtualization Client Tray | sfttray.exe | Microsoft Corporation | 0.01% | |
| File Association Manager | fam.exe | 0.01% |
Many people share .kicad_pcb files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .kicad_pcb file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .kicad_pcb files.
1 filename extension(s) found in our database.
.kicad_pcb - KiCad PCB Design Document
The KICAD_PCB document files are related to KiCad. KICAD_PCB file is a KiCad PCB Design Document. KiCad is an EDA software suite for the creation of professional schematics and printed circuit boards up to 16 layers. KiCad runs on Windows, Linux and Apple OS X and is released under the open-source GNU GPL v2 free of charge.
- Application:
- KiCad
- Category:
- Document files
- Mime-type:
- application/octet-stream
- Magic:
- - / -
- Aliases:
- -
- KiCad PCB Design Document related extensions:
- .brd
- KiCad Board Layout File
- .cmp
- KiCad Parts-to-module Assignments Data
- .dsn
- SPECCTRA Design File
- .net
- KiCad Netlist Data
- .pro
- KiCad Project File
- .sch
- KiCad Schematic Document
Naturally, other applications may also use the .kicad_pcb file extension. Even harmful programs can create .kicad_pcb files. Be especially cautious with .kicad_pcb files coming from an unknown source!
Can't open a .kicad_pcb file?
When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:
What Is A Pcb File
Windows can't open this file:
example.kicad_pcb
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.
To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.
- Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
- Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.
Operating systems
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Windows XP/Vista, Windows 7/8, Windows 10, CentOS, Debian GNU/Linux, Ubuntu Linux, FreeBSD, Mac OS X, iOS, Android
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