.GERO File Extension

Gerber Order File

This harmful virus is designed to infect your PC files. It locks up your documents, photos and music. The encrypted files have a ".gero" extension. You can’t access them. GERO files are encrypted....

General Information

Title GERO File Extension
Extension .gero
Full Form Gerber Order File
File Type CAD File
Developer Ucamco
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store PCB data
Additional Functions Facilitate manufacturing
Features 2D design, Standardized

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable With CAD software

Use Cases

PCB Manufacturing Yes
PCB Design Yes
Electronics Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices File validation, Integrity checks

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release 1980s
Latest Version Gerber Format Specification 2020

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .gbr, .gbx, .drl

Software Compatibility

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