File Formats
LinkCAD converts between 20+ industry-standard CAD file formats. Each format page documents the supported features, import/export capabilities, and configuration options.
Format Comparison
| Format | Extensions | Import | Export | License Bundle |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDSII | .gds, .gdsii |
Basic | ||
| OASIS | .oasis |
Basic | ||
| DXF | .dxf |
Basic | ||
| DWG | .dwg |
— | Basic | |
| Gerber RS-274X | .gbr, .gbx |
Gerber Option | ||
| CIF | .cif |
Basic | ||
.pdf |
— | Basic | ||
| PostScript | .ps, .eps |
Basic | ||
| SVG | .svg |
Basic | ||
| STEP | .stp, .step |
— | 3D Modeler | |
| IGES | .igs, .iges |
3D Modeler | ||
| ACIS SAT | .sat |
— | 3D Modeler | |
| Parasolid XT | .x_t |
— | 3D Modeler | |
| GDS-TXT | .gdstxt |
GDS-TXT Option | ||
| DBSF | .dbsf |
System Interface | ||
| IE3D | .ie3d |
System Interface | ||
| LASI TLC | .tlc |
Basic | ||
| Compass | — | Basic | ||
| ANF | .anf |
— | 3D Modeler | |
| Sonnet | — | — | System Interface | |
| ASCII Text | .txt |
— | Basic | |
| Bitmap Images | .bmp, .png, .jpg, .tif |
— | Basic |