HQDFM Free Online Gerber Viewer and DFM Analysis Tool

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HQDFM Gerber Viewer is a free, advanced PCB Gerber file online viewer with in-depth Design for Manufacture (DFM) analysis capabilities. It supports RS-274x and Extended (X2) Gerber files, and ODB++ files from popular PCB CAD software including but not limited to Altium Designer, OrCad/Allegro, Autodesk Eagle, KiCad, DipTrace, DesignSpark and EasyEDA, and works with the top 5 web browsers. Developed by HQ Electronics which includes HQ NextPCB and HQ Online, HQDFM leverages over 15 years of expertise from the industry's experts to provide advanced manufacturing insights.

How to Export Gerber Files

FAQ

What are Gerber files?

Gerber files are the de facto standard for communicating PCB data from design to manufacture. Nearly all PCB design software can export PCB Gerber files, however, problems arise from poor implementations of the Gerber standard, incorrect export configurations and misunderstandings on the designer's part. Fabricators use Gerber files to produce the printed circuit boards, which is why it is vital to be able to check and understand PCB Gerber files, not just the design file.

Why is DFM Analysis important?

Many PCB manufacturers boast free DFM reviews as part of their offerings. In the most basic sense, DFM review checks that the boards can be manufactured by the board house and is a necessary stage in PCB manufacture. However, to avoid causing delays, factories may not thoroughly check the files or only report problems that affect the manufacturer's ability to produce the boards. Other DFM problems may impact the boards' functionality, longevity or even cost. With DFM tools and knowledge at their disposal, designers can optimize their designs in their own time and rest assured that manufacturers will produce their designs as expected.

Why choose HQDFM Gerber Viewer?

HQDFM Gerber Viewer is developed and maintained by HQ Electronics' practicing engineers and is being frequently updated and improved. It is based on the revolutionary desktop suite that has been used by over 300k engineers worldwide and is used by HQ Electronics manufacturing engineers daily. As part of HQ Electronics' goal of educating designers and promoting hardware development efficiency, HQ Electronics developed HQDFM and made it completely free for everyone.

HQDFM can help you:

1. Ensure your boards can be manufactured by your supplier

2. Discover manufacturing insights to reduce unnecessary costs

3. Maximize the reliability and lifespan of your boards in the field

Try HQDFM Gerber Viewer and optimize your designs today.

HQDFM Free Online Gerber Viewer and DFM Analysis Tool

Download the complete desktop suite for Windows

Check PCB manufacturing
data the smart way

Identify Design for Manufacture
issues in seconds

Fast-track ordering with
HQ NextPCB

FAQ

What are Gerber files?

Why is DFM Analysis important?

Why choose HQDFM Gerber Viewer?

HQDFM can help you:

HQDFM Free Online Gerber Viewer and DFM Analysis Tool

Download the complete desktop suite for Windows

Check PCB manufacturingdata the smart way

Identify Design for Manufactureissues in seconds

Fast-track ordering withHQ NextPCB

FAQ

What are Gerber files?

Why is DFM Analysis important?

Why choose HQDFM Gerber Viewer?

HQDFM can help you:

Check PCB manufacturing
data the smart way

Identify Design for Manufacture
issues in seconds

Fast-track ordering with
HQ NextPCB