GBO Converter
Convert GBO files online for free
Drop or upload your .GBO file
How to convert your GBO file
- Click Select File above, and choose your GBO file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert GBO to another file type
The converter easily converts your GBO file to various formats—free and online. No AutoCAD or extra software needed.
- GBO to DWG
- GBO to DXF
- GBO to DGN
- GBO to RVT
- GBO to RFA
- GBO to SKP
- GBO to 3DM
- GBO to STEP
- GBO to IGES
- GBO to SAT
- GBO to X_T
- GBO to X_B
Convert a file to GBO
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GBO file type—in the best quality.
- SLDASM to GBO
- DGN to GBO
- PRT to GBO
- IAM to GBO
- X_B to GBO
- CATPRODUCT to GBO
- SLDPRT to GBO
- RVT to GBO
- ASM to GBO
- DWG to GBO
- CATPART to GBO
- DXF to GBO
About GBO files
GBO files, known as Gerber Bottom Overlay files, are integral to the world of printed circuit board (PCB) design. These files contain data for the bottom layer of a PCB, primarily used by manufacturers to create accurate circuit layouts. However, working with GBO files can be challenging due to their specificity and the necessity of specialized software for viewing and editing.
Converting GBO files into more accessible formats like PDF, DXF, or SVG can be useful for documentation, sharing, or further editing purposes. Software like Altium Designer and Autodesk EAGLE are capable of handling GBO files and exporting them into other formats. For further reading on GBO files, you can refer to this Wikipedia article on the Gerber format.
One of the main challenges in converting GBO files is retaining the precision and details necessary for PCB manufacturing. Formats like DXF and SVG may not inherently support all the nuances of PCB designs, potentially leading to data loss or inaccuracies.
Furthermore, GBO files are not universally supported across general-purpose software, which can be a significant drawback for users without access to specialized tools. This is where Convert.Guru comes into play. Convert.Guru offers a free and user-friendly way to convert GBO files, ensuring that your data remains accurate and accessible. Simply drag-n-drop your GBO files onto the Convert.Guru webpage, and convert them to various formats like PDF, DXF, SVG, and more.
While GBO files are essential for PCB design, the complexity of handling them makes Convert.Guru a valuable resource for users seeking an easy and reliable conversion solution.
The GBO Converter Story
The history of Convert.Guru began more than 25 years ago in California, when Tom Simondi published the most comprehensive database of file formats on his website. Before that, Tom had worked on Space Shuttle development at the Air Force Systems Command’s Space Division in Los Angeles. He is known as one of the top programmers of the late 1980s.
When Microsoft integrated Tom’s Filext database into Windows XP, it became the leading platform for analyzing and processing file types and formats.
Today, we use the latest technologies to analyze, process, and convert one of the world's largest collections of file formats. We are committed to developing the best GBO converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.