.GBX File Extension

GBX files exist as 2 different types. Please find information about each of them below.

Type 1: Nadeo Game File

Files given the .GBX extension are known as Nadeo Game files. Other file types may also use this extension. If you know of additional formats using GBX, let us know. To open a GBX game file, double-...

General Information

Title GBX File Extension
Extension .gbx
Full Form Nadeo Game File
File Type Game File
Developer Nadeo
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store game data
Additional Functions Include game content, Provide game replay
Features Encrypted, Compressed

File Characteristics

Quality High
Supports Layers N/A
Supports Transparency N/A
Editable With tools

Use Cases

Game Development Yes
Custom Tracks Yes
Replays Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Tampering risk
Best Practices Verify sources, Use official software

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 2003
Latest Version Varies by game

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .map, .replay, .loc

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
TrackMania Free, Paid versions Windows
ManiaPlanet Paid Windows
ShootMania Paid Windows

Type 2: Gerber PCB File

General Information

Title GBX File Extension
Extension .gbx
Full Form Gerber PCB File
File Type CAD File
Developer Gerber Systems
MIME Type application/x-gerber

File Function

Primary Function PCB design data
Additional Functions Manufacturing, visualization
Features 2D, ASCII format

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PCB Fabrication Yes
Circuit Design Yes
Quality Control Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Version control, backup

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Gerber X2 (2014)

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .pcb, .brd, .sch

Software Compatibility

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