GDS Converter
Convert GDS files online for free
Drop or upload your .GDS file
How to convert your GDS file
- Click Select File above, and choose your GDS file.
- You'll see a preview.
- Click the "Convert file to..." button to save your file in the format you want.
Convert GDS to another file type
The converter easily converts your GDS file to various formats—free and online. No AutoCAD or extra software needed.
- GDS to DXF
- GDS to PNG
- GDS to DEF
- GDS to SVG
- GDS to PDF
- GDS to STL
- GDS to DWG
- GDS to DGN
- GDS to RVT
- GDS to RFA
- GDS to SKP
- GDS to 3DM
Convert a file to GDS
The converter also works in reverse, allowing you to convert your file into the GDS file type—in the best quality.
- SLDASM to GDS
- DGN to GDS
- PRT to GDS
- IAM to GDS
- X_B to GDS
- CATPRODUCT to GDS
- SLDPRT to GDS
- RVT to GDS
- ASM to GDS
- DWG to GDS
- CATPART to GDS
- DXF to GDS
About GDS files
GDS (Graphic Data System) is a vector graphics file format used to store graphical data. It is commonly used to store circuit board layout information and is used by many EDA (Electronic Design Automation) tools. GDS files are typically generated by EDA tools such as Cadence Allegro, Mentor Graphics PADS, and Zuken CR-8000. GDS files are usually saved with the .gds extension.
Converting GDS files can be challenging due to its complex structure. It is best to use dedicated software such as Cadence Allegro, and Mentor Graphics PADS to convert GDS files to other formats. GDS files can be converted to a variety of formats, including Gerber, DXF, PDF, and SVG.
When converting GDS files, it is important to consider the accuracy of the output file. GDS files contain a lot of complex data, and it is difficult to maintain the accuracy of the data when converting it to other formats. Additionally, GDS files are not supported by most web browsers, so they cannot be directly viewed in a web browser.
Due to the complexity of converting GDS files and the difficulty of maintaining the accuracy of the data, it is recommended to use a free and easy online website such as Convert.Guru to convert GDS files. Convert.Guru offers a simple and secure way to convert GDS files to other formats without any loss of data.
The GDS 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 GDS converter by continuously improving quality, usability, and reliability.