Gerber Bottom Layer
General Information
| Title | GBL File Extension |
| Extension | .gbl |
| Full Form | Gerber Bottom Layer |
| File Type | CAD File |
| Developer | Gerber Systems Corp. |
| MIME Type | application/x-gerber |
File Function
| Primary Function | PCB data storage |
| Additional Functions | Manufacturing, Inspection |
| Features | 2D vector, Standardized |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Precision critical |
| Supports Layers | Yes |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | With CAD |
Use Cases
| PCB Design | Yes |
| PCB Manufacturing | Yes |
| Quality Control | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Intellectual property |
| Best Practices | Access control, Encryption |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1980s |
| Latest Version | Depends on tool |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .gtl, .gto, .gbl, .gbp, .gbs |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Altium Designer |
Paid | Windows |
 Autodesk EAGLE |
Freemium | Windows, Mac |
 KiCad |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |