GerbDiff
Compares Gerber files for PCBs, providing side-by-side and overlay views with synchronized pan and zoom, automatic layer matching, and change highlighting.
A desktop application that compares Gerber files for printed circuit boards (PCBs), providing side-by-side and overlay views with synchronized pan and zoom. It solves the problem of manually inspecting PCB revisions by automatically matching layers and highlighting changes. It is designed for hardware engineers and developers who need to review PCB design changes, and it is available for individual developers, engineering teams, and enterprises. The tool runs entirely locally, ensuring privacy, and offers a command-line interface and a GitHub Action for automated pull-request reviews.
Key features
- Side-by-side and overlay views
- Synchronized pan and zoom
- Full Gerber support (X1, X2, aperture macros)
- Excellon drill file support
- Automatic layer matching
- Local-first and private processing
- Export PNG or HTML reports
- Measurement tool in mils or millimeters
- GitHub Action for pull request review
- Command-line interface
- No social media activity within the last 30 days
GTM channels
- Blog
- Docs
- Changelog
ICP
- Software developers
- Engineering teams
- Enterprises