Audience
PCB Designers, PCB Manufacturers
About GerbView
GerbView is a software application primarily designed for viewing, printing, and converting PCB design files, particularly Gerber and ODB++ formats. It offers a comprehensive set of features for visualizing, analyzing, and manipulating these files, making it a valuable tool for PCB designers and manufacturers.
GerbView allows users to open and display Gerber (RS-274D and RS-274X), ODB++, Excellon, PDF, DXF, and HPGL/2 files. Both RS-274D and RS-274X Gerber formats are supported, and you can use GerbView to convert your older Gerber files to the new RS-274X extended format.
GerbView includes a comparison tool to highlight differences between design revisions, aiding in version control and quality assurance.
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Pricing
Starting Price:
$85
Pricing Details:
Volume discounts available from 2+ licenses.
Free Trial:
Free Trial available.
Integrations
No integrations listed.
Company Information
Software Companions
Founded: 1997
Norway
www.gerbview.com
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Platforms Supported
Windows
Training
Documentation
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