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Basic information about BRD file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension BRD（*.BRD or *.brd）, you do not need a computer expert. In most cases, using the helpful suggestions of experts contained in our website as well as appropriate programs, you can solve the problem with the BRD file yourself.

There are 5 file types using the BRD file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the BRD file with their brief description and a list of programs that support BRD file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the BRD file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the BRD file?
  • How to open a BRD file?
  • What programs do I need to open a BRD file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a BRD file?
  • How to convert BRD files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to BRD file format?


1.Detail information about BRD file extension: Cadence Allegro PCB Design File

File type Cadence Allegro PCB Design File Category CAD Files
Developer Cadence Design Systems File format Binary
Description BRD file is a Cadence Allegro PCB Design File developed by Cadence Design Systems. CAD file created by Cadence Allegro PCB Designer, a printed circuit board design program; contains a schematic of an electronic circuit; can be output to several industry standard PCB formats (such as Gerber) or to a .PDF document.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BRD files

Windows		 Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
Cadence Allegro Free Physical Viewer


2.Detail information about BRD file extension: EAGLE Circuit Board File

File type EAGLE Circuit Board File Category Data Files
Developer Autodesk File format N/A
Description BRD file is a EAGLE Circuit Board File developed by Autodesk.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BRD files

Windows		 Autodesk EAGLE
EAGLE Layout Editor

macOS
 Autodesk EAGLE

Linux		 Autodesk EAGLE


3.Detail information about BRD file extension: KiCad PCB Design File

File type KiCad PCB Design File Category CAD Files
Developer KiCad File format Text
Description BRD file is a KiCad PCB Design File developed by KiCad.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BRD files

Windows		 KiCad

macOS
 KiCad

Linux		 KiCad


4.Detail information about BRD file extension: BizInt Data Transfer File

File type BizInt Data Transfer File Category Misc Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BRD file is a BizInt Data Transfer File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BRD files

Windows		 BizInt Smart Charts for Drug Pipelines


5.Detail information about BRD file extension: Winning Bridge Saved Hand File

File type Winning Bridge Saved Hand File Category Game Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description BRD file is a Winning Bridge Saved Hand File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert BRD files

Windows		 Winning Bridge



How to convert BRD files to another file format?

There are 10 records in our database eligible for BRD files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve BRD to another files conversion, you may use the option.

BRD to BMP BRD to GBR BRD to JPG BRD to LBR
BRD to PDF BRD to PNG BRD to STEP BRD to STP
BRD to SVG BRD to ULP


How to convert another files to BRD file format?

There are 3 records in our database eligible for another files to BRD file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to BRD conversion, you may use the option.

DSN to BRD LBR to BRD SCH to BRD


Can't open a BRD file?

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

”Can't open this file: example.BRD”。

To open this file, you install one of the applications from the list of software programs that you found here, you should be able to open, edit or convert the file with the BRD extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support BRD file?

If you do not know where you can download the application from our list, click on the link (which is the name of the program), you will find more information there on the location where to download the required application. Most often they are the websites of software manufacturers.


How to change file associations?

  • Right-click a file with the extension whose association you want to change, and then click "Open With".
  • In the "Open With" dialog box, click the program whith which you want the file to open, or click "Browse" to locate the program that you want.
  • Select the ”Always use the selected program to open this kind of file” check box.


Can I change the extension of BRD files?

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/open the file. The problem is, changing the file extension does not change the file format. Select a software program from our list and install it on your computer. If the file has not opened correctly, you have to look for a different software program from our list. Sometimes you have to repeat the operation several times.


What else may cause problems width open a BRD file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a BRD file on your computer may be at least several. The easiest thing is to find a suitable application installed on your computer, which will open a BRD file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

  • Whether the BRD file is damaged.
  • Whether the BRD file is incorrectly linked in the registry entries.
  • Whether the BRD file extension has been accidentally removed from the Windows registry.
  • Whether the installation of an application that supports the BRD file format is incompletely.
  • Whether the BRD file is infected.
  • Whether the drivers of the equipment used for opening a BRD file are up to date.
  • Whether your computer has enough hardware resources to open a BRD file.

If the BRD file still not working with your software after eliminating the above shortcomings? That means that the problem is more complex and requires the help of a specialist.