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Basic information about PCB file

When there is a problem with opening files with the file extension PCB（*.PCB or *.pcb）, 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 PCB file yourself.

There are 3 file types using the PCB file extension in our database. In the further part of this page, you will find detail information about all the PCB file with their brief description and a list of programs that support PCB file sorted by operating systems. The table below provides useful information about the PCB file extension. It answers questions such as:
  • What is the PCB file?
  • How to open a PCB file?
  • What programs do I need to open a PCB file?
  • What programs help to create and edit a PCB file?
  • How to convert PCB files to another file format?
  • How to convert another files to PCB file format?


1.Detail information about PCB file extension: Microsoft PowerPoint Application Settings Data

File type Microsoft PowerPoint Application Settings Data Category Settings Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PCB file is a Microsoft PowerPoint Application Settings Data. The pcb file extension is also related to Microsoft PowerPoint, a worldwide most popular powerful tool you can use to create and edit dynamic and great-looking presentations.

This type of pcb file are used to store application settings data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PCB files

Windows		 Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft PowerPoint
Microsoft Office

macOS		 Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
Microsoft PowerPoint for Mac
Microsoft Office for Mac


2.Detail information about PCB file extension: Printed Circuit Board Design File

File type Printed Circuit Board Design File Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PCB file is a Printed Circuit Board Design File.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PCB files

Windows		 Altium Designer
Zuken CADSTAR
Autodesk EAGLE
CIRDCAD
McCAD
P-CAD
PADS
PCB Browser

macOS
 Autodesk EAGLE
DesignWorks
McCAD

Linux		 Autodesk EAGLE


3.Detail information about PCB file extension: SmartCAM Custom Control Panel Data

File type SmartCAM Custom Control Panel Data Category Data Files
Developer N/A File format N/A
Description PCB file is a SmartCAM Custom Control Panel Data.
Software programs that will open, edit or convert PCB files

Windows		 SmartCAM



How to convert PCB files to another file format?

There are 1 records in our database eligible for PCB files to another file format conversion. If you want to achieve PCB to another files conversion, you may use the option.

PCB to GBP


How to convert another files to PCB file format?

There are 4 records in our database eligible for another files to PCB file format conversion. If you want to achieve another files to PCB conversion, you may use the option.

GBP to PCB DSN to PCB PCBDOC to PCB PRJPCB to PCB


Can't open a PCB 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.PCB”。

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 PCB extension without any issue.


Where I can download the application that support PCB 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 PCB 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 PCB file?

The reasons for the lack of the ability to open a PCB 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 PCB file. If there is still something wrong, you might want to check:

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

If the PCB 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.