.PCB File Extension

Printed Circuit Board Design File

The .pcb file extension refers to printed circuit board files. Printed circuit boards connect electrical components. They are used in many devices like smartphones. The .pcb files map the physical lay...

General Information

Title PCB File Extension
Extension .pcb
Full Form Printed Circuit Board Design File
File Type CAD File
Developer Various
MIME Type application/vnd.pcb

File Function

Primary Function Store circuit design
Additional Functions 3D rendering, simulation
Features Multi-layer, Schematic capture

File Characteristics

Quality High precision
Supports Layers Yes
Supports Transparency No
Editable Yes

Use Cases

Electronics Design Yes
Manufacturing Yes
Prototyping Yes

Security and Practices

Security Risks Low
Best Practices Regular backups, version control

Historical/Version Information

Initial Release Varies by software
Latest Version Varies by software

Associated Types

Similar Extensions .sch, .brd, .gbr

Software Compatibility

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