.LAY6 File Extension

KiCad Layout File

LAY6 files store PCB layouts made in Sprint Layout version 6 or later. To view a LAY6 file, open it in Sprint Layout. Double-click the file or select File - Open. Export LAY6 files to other formats li...

General Information

Title LAY6 File Extension
Extension .lay6
Full Form KiCad Layout File
File Type PCB Design File
Developer KiCad Developers
MIME Type application/octet-stream

File Function

Primary Function Store PCB design
Additional Functions Visualize circuits
Features Layer information, Schematic data

File Characteristics

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

Use Cases

PCB Design Yes
Electrical Engineering Yes
Prototype Manufacturing Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks File tampering
Best Practices Regular backups, Access control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Associated with KiCad 6
Latest Version Varies with KiCad

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sch, .kicad_pcb, .pro

Software Compatibility

Software Usage Policy OS Compatibility
KiCad EDA Free Windows, Mac, Linux
KiCad Viewer Free Windows, Mac, Linux