Bring the whole fabrication package
Gerber PCB output normally spans several artwork layers plus drill data. Keep those related files together in a recognized folder or archive instead of importing one isolated layer without context.
Gerber viewer for iOS
Review Gerber and Drill packages on iPhone and iPad.
PCBAtlas works as a local Gerber viewer for iOS and iPadOS when the Gerber and Excellon Drill files are provided in a recognized manufacturing package folder or archive. Inspect the board layers, keep revisions together, and carry the fabrication data into meetings or lab work.
Import the complete Gerber/Drill package so copper, mask, silkscreen, outline, and drill context can be reviewed together.
Inspect layers before fabrication
Pan and zoom the board, control visible content, and inspect the imported manufacturing artwork from an iPhone or iPad before sending or discussing the package.
Native review instead of mandatory upload
The normal PCBAtlas viewer path runs locally, so a browser upload is not required just to check a Gerber/Drill package on a mobile device.
Gerber is different from KiCad and ODB++
Gerber/Drill is fabrication artwork, KiCad is design source, and ODB++ is a structured manufacturing product model. PCBAtlas provides separate import paths while keeping them in one review-oriented product.
Gerber viewer for iOS
How to open Gerber files on iPhone or iPad
Package related artwork and drill files together before import.
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Place the Gerber and Excellon Drill files in one recognized manufacturing folder or archive.
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Save the folder or archive in the iOS Files app.
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Install PCBAtlas from the App Store and import the manufacturing package.
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Open the workspace and inspect the board layers, objects, revision data, and supported 3D context.
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Continue with a related workflow
Compare the same format on another platform or move to an adjacent design or manufacturing-data guide.
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FAQ
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Can iPhone or iPad view Gerber files?
Yes. PCBAtlas supports recognized Gerber and Drill PCB manufacturing package folders or archives on iPhone and iPad.
Should I import one Gerber layer or the complete package?
Use the complete recognized package whenever possible. A PCB fabrication dataset usually needs multiple Gerber layers and drill files to provide useful board context.
Does PCBAtlas support Excellon Drill data?
Yes when it is part of a recognized Gerber/Drill manufacturing folder or archive.
Is the iOS Gerber viewer online or local?
The core PCBAtlas viewer path is local-first and does not require uploading the fabrication package to a browser service.