Looking for a fast, secure way to preview your PCB designs before manufacturing or assembly? HilPCB offers a professional-grade online Gerber viewer that helps engineers, buyers, and product teams visualize and verify PCB layouts instantly—without installing any software.
Whether you're preparing files for prototype validation or sending layouts to a PCB fabricator, our viewer ensures clarity, accuracy, and compatibility with all major file formats. Most importantly, HilPCB isn’t just a tool provider—we’re a full-service PCB manufacturing and assembly partner based in China, ready to turn your design into reality with speed and precision.
In today’s fast-paced electronics industry, engineers, product teams, and manufacturers all need efficient, reliable tools to inspect PCB layouts—without the hassle of installing complicated desktop software. A high-quality online PCB viewer makes this process faster, simpler, and more accessible. Whether you're designing, reviewing, or collaborating with external teams, having access to a capable PCB file viewer online can streamline communication and reduce costly errors during development and production.
Limitations of Most PCB Online Viewers
While there are many PCB viewer online tools available, most fall short when it comes to supporting the diverse needs of real-world engineering workflows. Common limitations include:
- Support only for standard RS-274X Gerber formats
- Inability to open advanced or proprietary formats such as Cadence Allegro’s GDO files
- Outdated or unresponsive user interfaces
- Security concerns around uploading sensitive design files to unknown servers
For professionals working on tight timelines or complex multi-layer boards, these issues can slow down project delivery and increase risk.
The HilPCB Online Gerber Viewer
The HilPCB Online Gerber Viewer was designed with engineers in mind. This powerful web-based tool supports a wide range of Gerber and drill file formats—including advanced types that most online viewers simply don’t recognize.
One of the key advantages is its ability to process Gerber files exported from Cadence Allegro, specifically the GDO format. This feature fills a crucial gap for design teams using enterprise-grade EDA platforms and allows for seamless collaboration between design, fabrication, and assembly partners.
Key Features and Benefits
HilPCB’s online viewer offers a fast, intuitive experience that works directly in your browser:
- Drag-and-drop upload for immediate file rendering
- Layered visualization including copper, silkscreen, solder mask, and drill views
- Zoom, pan, and measurement tools for detailed analysis
- Supports files from KiCad, Altium Designer, Eagle, OrCAD, Allegro, DipTrace, and more
- Fully browser-based—no installation, no registration, and no plug-ins required
The tool runs smoothly across all major browsers and platforms, making it ideal for teams working in different time zones or hardware environments.
HilPCB Can Handle Any PCB File Format
While the online viewer supports many industry-standard Gerber files, HilPCB as a company goes much further. Our engineering team is equipped to handle virtually any PCB file format —including legacy, proprietary, and vendor-specific types—from a wide range of design platforms used in the industry today.
We support files from popular PCB design tools such as:
- Altium Designer (.SchDoc, .PcbDoc, Gerber, ODB++)
- Cadence Allegro / OrCAD (.BRD, .DSN, .MAX, GDO Gerber)
- KiCad (.kicad_pcb, Gerber, Drill files)
- Eagle PCB (.brd, .sch, exported Gerber)
- Mentor Graphics PADS / Xpedition (.pcb, .asc, .gbr)
- DipTrace (.dip, .pcb, Gerber outputs)
- EasyEDA (JSON, Gerber)
- Protel / CircuitMaker
- Proteus / ARES (.lyt, .dsn, Gerber)
- Target 3001!, Sprint Layout, and others
No matter what tool you use—whether it’s a well-established enterprise-grade EDA suite or a lightweight maker-friendly application—HilPCB can process, convert, and prepare your files for prototyping or full-volume manufacturing. This comprehensive capability makes us the preferred partner for design houses, hardware startups, and global electronics brands alike.
Built for Collaboration and Production
Whether you're creating a prototype, preparing for mass production, or reviewing a third-party design, using a reliable PCB viewer online like HilPCB ensures that all stakeholders can clearly view and verify layout details—without the need to install heavy CAD software.
Our online Gerber viewer enables seamless sharing of design files with your teammates, contract manufacturers, QA engineers, or customers. Simply upload and send a view link—no accounts or downloads required. This dramatically reduces communication friction during DFM (Design for Manufacturability) reviews, compliance checks, or supplier onboarding.
And when you're ready to go beyond visualization, HilPCB’s engineering and fabrication team can directly take your uploaded files—no matter the original format—and convert them into high-quality PCBs with tight tolerances, verified stack-ups, and validated drill charts. From design to delivery, we are with you every step of the way.