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.GBS File Extension

GBS files exist as 4 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Game Boy Sound File

A GBS file contains references to assets used to create a scene. It is used in Skullgirls and Them's Fightin' Herds video games. GBS files are saved scenes created with OtterUI toolkit. Players then l...

A GBS file contains references to assets used to create a scene. It is used in Skullgirls and Them’s Fightin’ Herds video games. GBS files are saved scenes created with OtterUI toolkit. Players then load GBS files to show scenes.

The Game Boy Sound System (GBS) file format contains Nintendo Game Boy sound data. Creating GBS files involves debuggers and assembly code as there was no standard Game Boy sound driver. As a result, GBS players and files emulate enough hardware and data to play music.

Kobarin Media Player supports GBS natively. Audacious is a Linux player accepting GBS. Chipamp is a Winamp plug-in playing over 40 formats.

While creating classic Game Boy-style games, GBS Tool helps developers integrate sound effects and music. It allows modifying and exporting customized GBS files.

GBS files offer vintage sound to Game Boy games. Specialized software plays, converts or modifies them. Tools like foobar2000, Zophar’s domain, GBS-to-MP3 and GBS Tool handle GBS files, cherishing golden Game Boy days.

General Information

Title GBS File Extension
Extension .gbs
Full Form Game Boy Sound File
File Type Audio File
Developer Game Boy Developers
MIME Type audio/x-gbs

File Function

Primary Function Store audio
Additional Functions Emulate sound, Playback music
Features Retro gaming, Chiptune

File Characteristics

Quality Low fidelity
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes, with tools

Use Cases

Music Enthusiasts Yes
Retro Gamers Yes
Chiptune Musicians Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Safe sources, Verify integrity

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Late 80s
Latest Version Format stable

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .nsf, .sid, .spc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Audio Overload Free Windows, Mac, Linux
GBS Player Free Web
Foobar2000 with plugin Free Windows

Type 2: Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File

Gerber files designate electrical connections for PCB manufacturing machines. The GBS file contains Gerber bottom solder mask data for PCBs. Gerber files act similar to PDFs. They layout component foo...

Gerber files designate electrical connections for PCB manufacturing machines. The GBS file contains Gerber bottom solder mask data for PCBs. Gerber files act similar to PDFs. They layout component footprints, pads, tracks, drilling and milling data. Gerber files are exported from PCB layouts. They are meant for viewing and referencing, not editing. The GBS file format was created by Gerber Systems. It is now maintained by Ucamco. GBS files relate to the Altium PCB design application.

General Information

Title GBS File Extension
Extension .gbs
Full Form Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File
File Type CAD File
Developer Gerber Systems
MIME Type application/gerber

File Function

Primary Function Define solder mask
Additional Functions Facilitate PCB production
Features 2D, Vector-based

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PCB Manufacturing Yes
PCB Assembling Yes
Quality Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Data leakage
Best Practices Encryption, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Standard RS-274X

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gbr, .gtl, .gto, .gbl

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Autodesk EAGLE Subscription Windows, Mac, Linux
Altium Designer Subscription Windows
KiCad Free Windows, Mac, Linux

Type 3: Generic Build Support Metadata File

The GBS file is metadata for Generic Build Support. GBS helps develop software reliably and systematically. GBS metadata controls behavior. It contains settings and data. Windows has apps to view or...

The GBS file is metadata for Generic Build Support. GBS helps develop software reliably and systematically. GBS metadata controls behavior. It contains settings and data.

Windows has apps to view or edit GBS files. No install needed. Click links to see features.

GBS metadata helps build software. It makes software development more reliable. It works systematically.

Windows suggests apps for .gbs files. Choose an app from the list. Or install new software. FAQs explain changing defaults. File extensions can be changed.

.GBS is Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data. Read here to learn the file type. And required software. Data can have exclusive use. Closed formats protect developers.

GBS metadata controls behavior. It has settings and data.

General Information

Title GBS File Extension
Extension .gbs
Full Form Generic Build Support Metadata File
File Type Metadata File
Developer N/A
MIME Type application/xml

File Function

Primary Function Store metadata
Additional Functions Automate builds
Features XML-based, Configurable

File Characteristics

Quality N/A
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Software Building Yes
Configuration Management Yes
Continuous Integration Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Information exposure
Best Practices Version control, Secure storage

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release N/A
Latest Version N/A

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .xml, .yaml, .json, .config

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
Yocto Project Free Linux
BitBake Free Linux

Type 4: OtterUI Scene

A GBS file contains references to assets used to create a scene. It also contains code to show and animate those assets. GBS files are used in Skullgirls and Them's Fightin' Herds video games. OtterUI...

A GBS file contains references to assets used to create a scene. It also contains code to show and animate those assets. GBS files are used in Skullgirls and Them’s Fightin’ Herds video games. OtterUI is a toolkit to create menus and animated scenes for games. These scenes are saved in GBS files. A game loads these files to show scenes to players.

We know 3 uses of the .GBS extension. One use is for GameBoy Sound System Dump files. Another is for Gerber Bottom Solder Mask files. The third is for OtterUI Binary Scene files. Files with .gbs extension may contain fonts, textures, sounds, messages, or views.

There are 4 file types for .GBS. One type is Game Boy Sound files. These files hold music and sounds for Game Boy games. Specialized media players like foobar2000 or Zophar’s domain can play these files. Another type is Gerber Bottom Solder Mask data files. These files are used for design and manufacturing of circuit boards. The third type is generic build support metadata files. The fourth type is OtterUI scene files. An OtterUI scene file contains information about fonts, textures, sounds, messages, and views used in a game’s user interface.

General Information

Title GBS File Extension
Extension .gbs
Full Form OtterUI Scene File
File Type Binary File
Developer The OtterUI Team
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store UI scene
Additional Functions Layout, Animation
Features Hierarchical, Optimized

File Characteristics

Quality High efficiency
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency Yes
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Video Games UI design
Software Development User interface

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low risk
Best Practices Version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Unspecified
Latest Update As of OtterUI

Associated Types

Related Extensions .otui, .png, .jpg

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
OtterUI Editor Free Windows
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Page Contents

  • Game Boy Sound File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • Gerber Bottom Solder Mask Data File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • Generic Build Support Metadata File
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
  • OtterUI Scene
  • General Information
  • File Function
  • File Characteristics
  • Use Cases
  • Security and Practices
  • Historical/Version Information
  • Associated Types
  • Software Compatibility
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