gerbv ☆
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Description:
Gerber (RS-274X) viewer
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: electronics pcb gerber cad viewer
Install: brew install gerbv
About:
Gerbv is an open-source Gerber viewer used for inspecting printed circuit board (PCB) fabrication files. It supports the RS-274X (Gerber X) standard as well as drill and aperture files. The tool provides a graphical interface to visualize the layers of a PCB design, ensuring files are correct before manufacturing.
Key Features:
  • Supports RS-274X (Gerber X), drill, and aperture list files
  • Layer visibility toggling and color customization
  • Measurement tools for precise distance checking
  • Cross-platform GUI support (GTK+ based)
Use Cases:
  • Verifying Gerber files generated by PCB design software before sending to a fab house
  • Inspecting individual layers of a multi-layer PCB design
  • Viewing PCB layouts without access to the original design software
Alternatives:
  • ViewMate – Proprietary freeware alternative with similar viewing capabilities
  • KiCad (PCBNew) – Full EDA suite that includes a Gerber viewer, but heavier than Gerbv
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 1, 2026 1:30am 0 REVISION_ONLY 37ddeba1
Aug 9, 2024 5:58pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 76974b62
Sep 24, 2023 2:48am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9a80e2ca
Aug 21, 2023 4:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f79ea14d
Aug 21, 2023 10:28am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4832fcd7
May 25, 2023 6:09pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b24e3b65
Jan 18, 2023 10:52pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ade070d
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