The table below provides useful information about the .pcb file extension. It answers questions such as:

• What is the .pcb file?
• What program do I need to open a .pcb file?
• How can the .pcb file be opened, edited or printed?
• How can I convert .pcb files to another format?

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PADS, Protel and several other programs use.pcb as a file extension. Most store the data as lines of text describing the start and end points of track segments and pad shapes so it you open it in a text editor you might find clues. Usually, PCB files are considered Data Files. However, you can look up the file type to be sure. Start by right-clicking the file icon and clicking “Properties” (“More Info” if you’re on a Mac). Then look for the file type under “Type of File” (“Kind” on a Mac). First of all, you will need to open your PCB design file in Eagle. This file will have a.brd extension. After that, following the following instructions: 1.Select “File - CAM Processor”. KiCad is an open source PCB design software for Linux, Windows, FreeBSD and Mac OS X. KiCad is an open source (GPL) software for the creation of electronic schematic diagrams and printed circuit board artwork. .pcb - SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File. The PCB data files are related to SmartCAM.PCB file is a SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File. SmartCAM is a suite of Computer-Aided Manufacturing and CAD/CAM software applications that uses toolpath modeling to assist CNC machinists in creating computer-numerically controlled (CNC) programs that direct CNC machine tools.

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2 extension(s) and 0 alias(es) found in database

✅ Microsoft PowerPoint Data

✅ SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File

Other types of files may also use the .pcb file extension.

🚫 The .pcb file extension is often given incorrectly!

According to the searches on our site, these misspellings were the most common in the past year:

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

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🔴 Can't open a .pcb file?

When you double-click a file to open it, Windows examines the filename extension. If Windows recognizes the filename extension, it opens the file in the program that is associated with that filename extension. When Windows does not recognize a filename extension, you receive the following message:

Windows cannot open this file:
example.pcb
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it...

Altium Free Viewer

If you don't know how to set the .pcb file association, check the FAQ.

🔴 Can I change the extension of files?

Pcb File Types

Changing the filename extension of a file is not a good idea. When you change a file's extension, you change the way programs on your computer read the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format.

Pcb File Format

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