PCB File
What are PCB files and how to open them
Are you having problems opening a PCB file or are you simply curious about its contents? We're here to explain the properties of these files and provide you with software that can open or handle your PCB files.
What is a PCB file?
PCB files have multiple uses, and ACCEL/Protel Printed Circuit Board Design is one of them. Read more about the other uses further down the page.
ACCEL/Protel Printed Circuit Board Design
We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
How to open PCB files
We have identified two PCB openers that are compatible with this specific type of PCB file.
Programs that open ACCEL/Protel Printed Circuit Board Design files
Altium Designer | Verified | |
Protel SE | Verified |
Last updated: July 22, 2024
All known file formats using extension .PCB
While ACCEL/Protel Printed Circuit Board Design is a popular type of PCB-file, we know of 6 different uses of the .PCB file extension. Different software may use files with the same extension for different types of data.
CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board Design
We know that one PCB format is CADSTAR Printed Circuit Board Design. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
PCB opener for Windows
We have identified one PCB opener that is compatible with this specific type of PCB file.
CADSTAR | Verified |
P-CAD Printed Circuit Board Design
We know that one PCB format is P-CAD Printed Circuit Board Design. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Programs that open these PCB files
We have identified one PCB opener that is compatible with this specific type of PCB file.
Altium Designer | Verified |
PCB ASCII Printed Circuit Board
We know that one PCB format is PCB ASCII Printed Circuit Board. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
While we have not verified the apps ourselves yet, our users have suggested ten different PCB openers which you will find listed below.
SmARTWORK Printed Circuit Board Design
We know that one PCB format is SmARTWORK Printed Circuit Board Design. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
The Print Shop Deluxe Business Card
We know that one PCB format is The Print Shop Deluxe Business Card. We have not yet analyzed in detail what these files contain and what they are used for. We're working on it.
Programs that open these PCB files
We have identified one PCB opener that is compatible with this specific type of PCB file.
The Print Shop | Verified |
Various apps that use files with this extension
These apps are known to open certain types of PCB files. Remember, different programs may use PCB files for different purposes, so you may need to try out a few of them to be able to open your specific file.
Microsoft Office | User submitted | |
ExpressPCB | User submitted | |
PADS | User submitted | |
pcbe | User submitted | |
PCB Wizard | User submitted |
real PCB | User submitted | |
Print Shop Deluxe | User submitted | |
PCB Application | User submitted | |
Solid Edge | User submitted | |
PowerPCB | User submitted |
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