File Extension Library


.PCBLIB File Extension

  • Developer by: Altium Limited.
  • Category: Various data Files

What are .PCBLIB files and how to open them?

Can't open .PCBLIB 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 .PCBLIB file.

What is a .PCBLIB file extension?

.PCBLIB file extension is created by Altium Limited.. .PCBLIB has been classified as Various data Files.

.PCBLIB is Protel PCB library

The pcblib file extension is associated with the Altium Designer (also known as Protel, or Autotrax), an electronic design automation software package for printed circuit board, FPGA and embedded software for Microsoft Windows operating system.

The pcblib file stores binary PCB library created in Altium Designer.


How to open:

Use Altium Designer to work with *.pcblib files.

How to convert:

As far as we know, this .pcblib file type can't be converted to any other file format. This is usually the case of system, configuration, temporary, or data files containing data exclusive to only one software and used for its own purposes. Also some proprietary or closed file formats cannot be converted to more common file types in order to protect the intellectual property of the developer, which is for example the case of some DRM-protected multimedia files.

How to fix problems with .PCBLIB files

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