TOPIC GUIDES

PCB Files & Manufacturing

Gerber files, board options and engineering review.

Prepare a Gerber fabrication package

Choose your CAD software export guide, check Gerber and drill files, and prepare a complete fabrication package for DIYIPCB.

Troubleshoot a file upload or preview

What to check when an archive is rejected or the preview looks wrong.

Choose and confirm your PCB specifications

Match quote options to the fabrication requirements in your design.

Specify single boards or a panel

Make board quantity, panel layout and separation requirements clear.

Export Gerber and drill files from KiCad

Prepare KiCad manufacturing layers and Excellon drills, check version differences, and upload a complete PCB package to DIYIPCB.

Export Gerber and NC drill files from Altium Designer

Export Altium Designer fabrication layers, board profile and NC drills for a complete DIYIPCB order.

Export Gerber files from EasyEDA Standard and Pro

Download EasyEDA Standard or Pro Gerber ZIP files, check the drill and outline data, and order directly from DIYIPCB.

Export Gerber and drill files from Autodesk EAGLE

Use the EAGLE CAM Processor to export copper, mask, silkscreen, profile and Excellon drill files for DIYIPCB.

Export Gerber and drill files from Proteus

Prepare a Proteus PCB manufacturing package using Gerber artwork, Excellon drills and the pre-production check.

Export Gerber and Excellon files from Sprint-Layout

Export Sprint-Layout board layers and drill data, identify plating, and package files for DIYIPCB.

Export Gerber and NC drill files from PCB Wizard

Select PCB Wizard manufacturing layers, preserve the drill file and layer report, and prepare a DIYIPCB upload.

Export Gerber and drill files from CircuitMaker

Generate CircuitMaker 2 fabrication outputs, locate Gerber and NC Drill folders, and upload the complete set to DIYIPCB.

Export Gerber and N/C drill files from DipTrace

Create a DipTrace fabrication ZIP with all required layers and Excellon drills, and verify origin and hole alignment.

Export Gerber production files from Fritzing

Check Fritzing PCB routing and footprints, export extended Gerber files, and prepare a fabrication archive for DIYIPCB.

Check PCBE Gerber files and resolve import errors

Validate PCBE fabrication exports, preserve original data and resolve parser errors without changing board geometry.

Gerber file names and layer mapping

Identify copper, mask, silkscreen, outline, paste and drill files without relying on a single filename convention.

Check drill files, tool tables and coordinate alignment

Resolve missing drill data, undefined tool sizes and shifted holes before sending a PCB package to DIYIPCB.

Prepare solder mask-defined pads for manufacturing

Communicate SMD and NSMD pad intent, verify mask openings and keep solder-mask data separate from stencil apertures.

4-Layer FR-4 PCB Stackups by Board Thickness

Browse 11 board-thickness options with layer-by-layer reference tables, copper weights and production-confirmation notes.

6-Layer FR-4 PCB Stackups by Board Thickness

Browse 12 board-thickness options with layer-by-layer reference tables, copper weights and production-confirmation notes.

8-Layer FR-4 PCB Stackups by Board Thickness