Many people share .pcb files without attaching instructions on how to use it. Yet it isn’t evident for everyone which program a .pcb file can be edited, converted or printed with. On this page, we try to provide assistance for handling .pcb files.

2 filename extension(s) found in our database.

PCB design software from gEDA is a cross platform software, and has rats nest features, schematic/netlist import, design rule checking and provide Industry standard RS-274X (Gerber), photorealistic design review images and lot more.(gEDA PCB software). FreePCB is a free, open-source PCB editor for Microsoft Windows, released under. The PADS PCB Viewer can be used for viewing schematics, generating schematics from netlists, translating from/to vendor databases or from/to standard formats like EDIF and XML. There is no charge and no time limit for this evaluation copy. An Evaluation Guide, QuickStarts, tutorials, and Concept Guides are included to help you get started.

.pcb - Microsoft PowerPoint Data

The PCB other files are related to Microsoft PowerPoint. PCB file is a Microsoft PowerPoint Data. PowerPoint stores all the changes that you make to its menus and toolbars in a PCB file.

Application:

Microsoft PowerPoint

Category:

Other files

Mime-type:

application/mspowerpoint

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

Microsoft PowerPoint Data related extensions:

.accda: Microsoft Access Add-in
.glk: Microsoft Office 2007 Groove Synchronization Shortcut
.act: Microsoft Office Assistant Actor
.acp: Microsoft Office Assistant Preview
.tgk: Terragen License Key
.tgp: Terragen Plugin

.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.

Application:

SmartCAM

Category:

Data files

Mime-type:

application/octet-stream

Magic:

- / -

Aliases:

SmartCAM Custom Control Panel File related extensions:

.cgt: SmartCAM Code Generation Template
.jof: SmartCAM Job Operations File
.mcl: SmartCAM Macro File
.pm5: SmartCAM Process Model File
.set: SmartCAM Connection Settings File
.smf: SmartCAM Manufacture File

Naturally, other applications may also use the .pcb file extension. Even harmful programs can create .pcb files. Be especially cautious with .pcb files coming from an unknown source!

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 can't open this file:
example.pcb
To open this file, Windows needs to know what program you want to use to open it. Windows can go online to look it up automatically, or you can manually select one from a list of programs that are installed on your computer.

To avoid this error, you need to set the file association correctly.

Open Control Panel > Control Panel Home > Default Programs > Set Associations.
Select a file type in the list and click Change Program.

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:

cb, cpb, lcb, ocb, pb, pbc, pc, pcf, pcg, pch, pcn, pcv, pdb, pfb, psb

Is it possible that the filename extension is misspelled?

Similar file extensions in our database:

Pcb Software Download

.pch: Visual Studio Precompiled Header
.psb: Navicat Backup File
.pcf: Calyx Point Point Data
.ocb: Origin Code Builder Object
.pdb: TealPaint Image Database
.psb: PowerDivX Subtitle

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Introduction: Free PCB Schematic Entry & Layout Software Beat Eagle for Some Features

'Nothing is free', 'There ain't no such thing as a free lunch', 'There is no such thing as free unless the thing in question is without value'. We've all heard this before but maybe, just maybe, the old maxim is challenged by some software.

Cadsoft Eagle, DipTrace and Uncle Tom Cobley all do 'free' or 'lite' so as to get you hooked and, they hope, have you come back and buy.

I've assembled a list of free PCB editor/layout that prove 'popular' software is a dog in many ways. Eagle, for example, is something you either love or hate! People have many things to say about it - often swear words. I know of one user who got so frustrated whilst using Eagle he used to pull at the hair of his temples. He is now permanently bald above his ears!

Few Editor (schematic entry)/Layout software packages are the ideal answer - I have six different packages on my company's servers ranging from Cadence (an expensive beauty), through Layout Sprint, to Express PCB. I use what is most appropriate to the assigned task. Note I use the term 'editor/schematic entry'. None actually 'capture'. Nuance Voice>Text software captures. The nearest to 'capturing' is the Sprint Layout ... which is not free, Osmond (Mac) described below.

So here's a list of free software listed in alphabetical order. Only YOU can decide what is best for your tasks, just as much as choices of transportation differ from person to person. Our goal is Gerbers - the route we choose to get there is variable. Quit the square pegs in to round holes game.

Step 1: CircuitMaker

Besides being a collaborative community for electronic design content, CircuitMaker is Schematic & PCB design software, built upon Altium Designer technology. With a streamlined interface and powerful engine to boot, you’ll never have to worry about your software holding you back. This is a free design tool unlike anything you've seen before.

CircuitMaker (http://circuitmaker.com)

Step 2: DesignSpark PCB

DesignSpark PCB is a free EDA package offered by RS Components. It has a board size limit or 1 square meter or 1550 sq inches and no limits on pin counts, layers, or output types. DesignSpark PCB includes schematic capture, PCB layout, autorouting, circuit simulation, design calculators, BOM tracking, component creation wizard, and 3d viewing. With the extensive library of Eagle components available online for free, the ability to import component library files makes transitioning and starting in DesignSpark PCB fast and easy. DesignSpark PCB outputs all of the required files to have you PCB made at any PCB manufacturer.

Eagle component libraries, design files, and circuit diagrams can be imported in to DesignSpark PCB. This enables Eagle files from articles or other sources to be converted without having to install Eagle. With practice size-limited Eagle files can be merged to form a larger board!

DesignSpark PCB (https://www.rs-online.com/designspark/pcb-software)

Step 3: EasyEDA (Cloud)

EasyEDA is a

Free Software To Open Pcb File