File Extension Library


.BRD File Extension

  • Developer by: Autodesk
  • Category: Data Files

What are .BRD files and how to open them?

Can't open .BRD file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .BRD file.

What is a .BRD file extension?

.BRD file extension is created by Autodesk. .BRD has been classified as Data Files.

.BRD is EAGLE Circuit Board File

A BRD file is a CAD file created by EAGLE, an application used for schematic capture and PCB design. It is created with the EAGLE Layout Editor and used for developing design templates for circuitry. BRD files can be saved in the Gerber drill data format, which may be used by CAM (computer aided manufacturing) programs.

NOTE: Autodesk EAGLE was formerly known as CadSoft EAGLE. The software was acquired by Autodesk in 2016. EAGLE is short for "Easily Applicable Graphical Layout Editor."

List of all softwares that can open the EAGLE Circuit Board File
Windows
Autodesk EAGLE
Mac
Autodesk EAGLE
Linux
Autodesk EAGLE
Web
Autodesk Tinkercad
File Type 2 Cadence Allegro PCB Design File
Developer by: Cadence Design Systems Category: CAD Files Format: Binary

CAD file created by Cadence Allegro PCB Designer, a printed circuit board design program; contains a schematic of an electronic circuit; can be output to several industry standard PCB formats (such as Gerber) or to a .PDF document.

BRD files can be viewed with the Cadence Allegro Free Physical Viewer, which is provided for free at the Cadence website.

List of all softwares that can open the Cadence Allegro PCB Design File
Windows
Cadence Allegro PCB Designer
Cadence Allegro Free Physical Viewer
File Type 3 KiCad PCB Design File
Developer by: KiCad Category: CAD Files Format: Text

CAD file created by KiCad, a free, cross-platform electronics design automation (EDA) program; stores a PCB layout and includes electronic components and their connections as drawn on the program's design canvas.

List of all softwares that can open the KiCad PCB Design File
Windows
KiCad
Mac
KiCad
Linux
KiCad

How to fix problems with .BRD files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .BRD files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .BRD file format
  2. You need to check the .BRD file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)