File Extension Library


.GDS File Extension

  • Developer by: Cadence Design Systems
  • Category: CAD Files
  • Format: Binary

What are .GDS files and how to open them?

Can't open .GDS 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 .GDS file.

What is a .GDS file extension?

.GDS file extension is created by Cadence Design Systems. .GDS has been classified as CAD Files. The format of .GDS file is Binary.

.GDS is Graphic Data System File

Integrated Circuit (IC) design created by various CAD programs; contains information about the layout of a circuit, including the layers, geometric shapes, and text labels; used as a standard interchange format between IC design applications.

GDS files are created in the GDS II format, which was originally developed by Calma. For this reason, they are sometimes referred to as Calma streams. The GDS file format is now owned and maintained by Cadence Design Systems.

List of all softwares that can open the Graphic Data System File
Windows
Static Free Electric VLSI Design System
Juspertor LayoutEditor
WieWeb CleWin
Tanner L-Edit MEMS Design
Zeni Physical Design Tool
Mac
Static Free Electric VLSI Design System

How to fix problems with .GDS files

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