.GD3 File Extension

Gerber Drill Drawing File

To open GD3 files, use GreatFamily or Family Tree Maker. GD3 files are compressed to save disk space and share easily. They can be password protected and exported as GEDCOM, PDF, HTML. .GD3 files are ...

General Information

Title GD3 File Extension
Extension .gd3
Full Form Gerber Drill Drawing File
File Type CAD File
Developer Gerber Systems
MIME Type application/x-gerber

File Function

Primary Function Store drill data
Additional Functions PCB design instructions
Features 2D vector, Plain text

File Characteristics

Quality CAD precision
Supports Layers No
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

PCB Manufacturing Yes
Circuit Design Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Minimal
Best Practices Data verification, Software updates

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Dependent on software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gbr, .gtl, .gbl, .drl

Software Compatibility

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