openboardview ☆
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Description:
File viewer for .brd files
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.95.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: pcb hardware electronics circuit viewer reverse-engineering
Install: brew install --cask openboardview
About:
OpenBoardView is an interactive viewer for printed circuit board (PCB) layout files, primarily supporting the .brd format. It provides a graphical interface to inspect board layers, components, and routing, helping users navigate complex designs. The tool is invaluable for reverse engineering, debugging, and repair tasks where physical boards are unavailable.
Key Features:
  • Interactive graphical viewer for PCB layouts
  • Support for multiple board file formats (.brd, .bdv, .fz)
  • Layer management and component highlighting
  • Cross-platform native performance
Use Cases:
  • Reverse engineering and analyzing unknown PCBs
  • Debugging circuit board issues during repair
  • Reviewing board layouts during hardware design
Alternatives:
  • KiCad – Full EDA suite with design capabilities, while OpenBoardView is a dedicated viewer for existing layouts
  • Fritzing – Focuses on hobbyist prototyping and documentation, whereas OpenBoardView specializes in professional board analysis
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 23, 2025 12:17pm 9.95.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 41bf67eb
Aug 20, 2025 9:40pm 9.95.2 0 VERSION_BUMP e58073ba
Jul 24, 2024 8:20pm 9.95.1 0 VERSION_BUMP d8c2fbc3
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