Ranked #3 of 6

Altium 365 Viewer

Altium's browser viewer opens Altium and EAGLE design files, Gerber RS-274X and X2, ODB++ and, in beta, KiCad files. It shows schematic, PCB, 3D and BOM for design files, compares Gerber sets and measures between points.

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#3

Altium 365 Viewer

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Who it suits
Engineers and buyers who receive designs from many CAD tools (Altium, EAGLE, ODB++, Gerber) and want one browser viewer for all of them.
Cost
The viewer page shows no price or plan. Check altium.com/viewer before relying on it.
Place by situation
With the design source: #3 · Gerbers only: #2

Strengths

  • The widest format list here: Altium (SchDoc, PcbDoc), EAGLE (SCH, BRD), Gerber RS-274X and X2, ODB++, KiCad in beta, and ZIP, 7z or RAR packages.
  • Gerber Compare shows two Gerber sets against each other before you send one to the fab.
  • 2D PCB measurements between two points.
  • By default the design is removed when you close the browser tab.

What it can't do

  • KiCad support is labelled beta.
  • Files are uploaded to Altium; uploading means agreeing to its privacy policy and terms of use.
  • Shared links last only for a limited period, and keeping a design needs an Altium 365 personal space.
  • A viewer, not a place to keep or continue a KiCad project.

VerdictThe most versatile multi-format viewer: pick it when files arrive from many CAD tools, less so for KiCad-first work.

Altium 365 Viewer against each criterion, with sources →

Altium 365 Viewer on each criterion

CriterionMarkWhat we found
File supportYesAltium, EAGLE, Gerber RS-274X and X2, ODB++, KiCad (beta), archives.
Layer accuracyYesLayer views for Gerber and PCB data, plus a layer stack view.
Drill and outline handlingYesGerber and drill files are listed as supported.
Privacy of uploadsPartlyUploaded to Altium; removed when the tab closes unless you share a link, which lasts a limited period.
Measuring toolsYes2D measurements between two points in the PCB view.
Source files as wellPartlyAltium and EAGLE design files; KiCad in beta.

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