.GTO File Extension
- Developer by: Ucamco
- Category: Data Files
- Format: Text
What are .GTO files and how to open them?
Can't open .GTO 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 .GTO file.
What is a .GTO file extension?
.GTO file extension is created by Ucamco. .GTO has been classified as Data Files. The format of .GTO file is Text.
.GTO is Gerber Top Overlay Data File
Data output file created by CAD Printed Circuit Boards (PCB) tools and used by PCB manufacturing machines; contains layout data for the top silk screen layer of the PCB; written in RS-274X, which is the most common and contemporary Gerber format.
The GTO file acts similar to a .PDF file. It is an exported version of the PCB layout used to designate layouts of electrical connections. The file is meant to be viewed and referenced but not edited.
NOTE: The Gerber format was originally developed by Gerber Systems but is now maintained by Ucamco.
Common GTO Filenames
[projectname].gto - The name of the GTO file is derived from the name of your PCB project.
List of all softwares that can open the Gerber Top Overlay Data File
| Windows | | Altium Designer |
| Autodesk EAGLE |
| Viewplot |
| Gerbv |
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| Mac | | Autodesk EAGLE |
| Gerbv |
| gEDA |
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| Linux | | Autodesk EAGLE |
| gEDA |
| Gerbv | |