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# Gerber2Png
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_By Saheen Palayi | 10 March 2025 | SuperFablab kerala_
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**Overview**
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Gerber2Png is a java script based react frontend application that runs on your browser to load Gerber files from EDA Software ( like Kicad, Eagle,Fusion 360 , Proteus, easy EDA, altium etc ) and convert them to black and white PNG files includes traces, drills, Board outline for PCB Milling operations in Mods
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Gerber2Png is a JavaScript-based React application that runs directly in your browser. It allows users to load Gerber files from various EDA software (such as KiCad, Eagle, Fusion 360, Proteus, EasyEDA, Altium, etc.) and convert them into black-and-white PNG files. These PNG files include traces, drills, and board outlines, making them suitable for PCB milling operations in Mods.
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**Gerber2PNG** is an online tool designed to convert Gerber files from KiCad into PNG format, making them suitable for CNC milling. This tool simplifies the process of generating milling-ready images for both single-sided and double-sided PCBs. It is hosted at [Gerber2PNG](https://gerber2png.fablabkerala.in/) and built using JavaScript libraries with a React-based UI.
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This tool simplifies the process of generating milling-ready images for both single-sided and double-sided PCBs. It is hosted at Gerber2PNG and built using modern JavaScript libraries with a React-based UI.
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**Why Gerber2Png**
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At our FabLab in Kochi, Kerala, we frequently receive Gerber file exports from various EDA software, submitted by makers and startup clients. Since our PCB milling process relies on Mods software, we require all these files in PNG format. However, manually converting these files into the required format was a tedious and time-consuming task.
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To streamline this process, we initiated the development of Gerber2PNG, a web-based tool that can convert Gerber files from any EDA software into monochrome PNG files, ready for milling. Now, this tool supports most of the popular EDA software, including KiCad, Fusion 360, Altium, EasyEDA, Eagle, Proteus, and more, making it a convenient solution for our fabrication needs.
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## Features
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- Convert KiCad Gerber files to PNG format
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If you’d like to contribute to Gerber2PNG, feel free to submit feedback or feature requests via the website or open an issue on GitHub.
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## Credits
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- Organization: Super FabLab Kerala
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- Guided by: Jogin Francis
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- Developer: Midlaj
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- Testing & Feedback: Saheen Palayi
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## License
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This project is licensed under the MIT License.
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