What is GBP file?
The Gerber Bottom Paste Mask format file contains a small mask image on top of a bottom layer. The bottom layer can be positive, negative, or transparent. The bottom layer usually has holes that go through the layers in certain places. It is used for printing patterns onto a substrate.
GBP Format details
| Full Name | Gerber Bottom Paste Mask Output Format |
|---|---|
| Developer | N/A |
| Category | 3D Image Files |
Tools that will help you view GBP files
Sometimes you need to quickly preview the contents of a file with the GBP extension. In such a situation, many people decide to find a tool that, according to its creators, can display the contents of the GBP file and many other types of files (All in One Viewer).
Of course, there are such tools. However, it should be remembered that they may display the data contained in the GBP file differently than the application dedicated to handling the GBP file extension. When you cannot afford to have the data of the GBP file displayed different from the original, you should use the applications developed to work with the GBP file.
Below you will find a list of software programs that will help you with this. These software programs will help you view the content of the GBP file, minimizing possible errors that may arise with other tools.
GBP File Viewers
- Altium Designer