Accepted file format for printed circuit board designs

Łukasz Romik Author

The commonly accepted file format for printed circuit board designs is the Extended Gerber RS-274X with drilling files in Excellon format.

Most of PCB manufacturers also accept the following file formats:

  • Gerber RS-274X2
  • ODB++
  • Eagle BRD (up to 4 layers)
  • Mania-Barco DPF
  • GraphiCode GWK
  • Gerber RS-274D + separate file(s) with apertures.