{"id":6224,"date":"2026-04-28T17:02:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:02:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/?p=6224"},"modified":"2026-04-28T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T09:02:12","slug":"how-to-export-gerber-files-from-kicad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/it\/how-to-export-gerber-files-from-kicad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to export Gerber files from KiCad?"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-section-id=\"1ufaxbc\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"44\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3\" data-end=\"44\">Export Gerber Files from KiCad<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"46\" data-end=\"339\">Exporting Gerber files from <strong data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"115\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">KiCad<\/span><\/span><\/strong> is an essential step to prepare your design for <strong data-start=\"164\" data-end=\"185\">Produzione di PCB<\/strong> e <strong data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"206\">Assemblaggio di PCB<\/strong>. These files allow manufacturers to accurately fabricate your board and ensure smooth <strong data-start=\"293\" data-end=\"309\">Assemblaggio SMT<\/strong> e <strong data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"338\">Assemblaggio di PCB chiavi in mano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"341\" data-end=\"408\">Below is a step-by-step guide to exporting Gerber files from KiCad.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_6225\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-6225\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-6225\" src=\"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-export-Gerber-files-from-KiCad.jpg\" alt=\"How to export Gerber files from KiCad\" width=\"800\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-export-Gerber-files-from-KiCad.jpg 800w, https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-export-Gerber-files-from-KiCad-300x224.jpg 300w, https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-export-Gerber-files-from-KiCad-768x573.jpg 768w, https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/How-to-export-Gerber-files-from-KiCad-16x12.jpg 16w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-6225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">How to export Gerber files from KiCad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1d8jjn6\" data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"445\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"445\">Step 1: Open Your PCB Layout<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"447\" data-end=\"513\">Open your PCB project in KiCad and launch the PCB Editor (PCBNew).<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"636\">Before exporting, run a Design Rule Check (DRC) to ensure there are no layout errors that could affect PCB Manufacturing.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"6j6xrh\" data-start=\"638\" data-end=\"680\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"680\">Step 2: Open Plot (Gerber) Settings<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"707\">In the PCB Editor, go to:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"724\">File \u2192 Plot<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"809\">This opens the Gerber export (plot) window where you configure all output settings.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/it\/richiedi-un-preventivo-per-lassemblaggio-di-pcb\/\"><button style=\"background: black; color: white; padding: 8px 20px; border: none; cursor: pointer;\">Richiedete un preventivo per l'assemblaggio di PCB<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"19g7c6d\" data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"852\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"852\">Step 3: Configure General Settings<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"854\" data-end=\"873\">In the Plot window:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1081\">\n<li data-section-id=\"12zzi94\" data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"910\">Set <strong data-start=\"881\" data-end=\"898\">Output format<\/strong> to Gerber<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"pl5uip\" data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"957\">Scegliere <strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"929\">Units<\/strong> (millimeters recommended)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1f60bng\" data-start=\"958\" data-end=\"998\">Set <strong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"977\">Precision<\/strong> (e.g., 4.6 format)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1asi2xj\" data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1081\">Select <strong data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1042\">Use Protel filename extensions<\/strong> (commonly required by manufacturers)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1165\">These settings ensure compatibility with standard <a href=\"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/it\/produzione-di-circuiti-stampati\/\"><strong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1154\">Produzione di PCB<\/strong><\/a> processi.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"yrftr2\" data-start=\"1167\" data-end=\"1205\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1170\" data-end=\"1205\">Step 4: Select Layers to Export<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1207\" data-end=\"1239\">Choose all necessary PCB layers.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1264\">Typical layers include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1505\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1qv3puv\" data-start=\"1266\" data-end=\"1287\">F.Cu (Top Copper)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x3rhmv\" data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1312\">B.Cu (Bottom Copper)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1xx3bkv\" data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1353\">Inner layers (for multilayer boards)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1m5qr61\" data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1382\">F.Mask (Top Solder Mask)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"6ab1pl\" data-start=\"1383\" data-end=\"1414\">B.Mask (Bottom Solder Mask)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1q8vmb9\" data-start=\"1415\" data-end=\"1443\">F.SilkS (Top Silkscreen)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"teaac5\" data-start=\"1444\" data-end=\"1475\">B.SilkS (Bottom Silkscreen)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"2tm7tb\" data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1505\">Edge.Cuts (Board Outline)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1578\">Selecting the correct layers is critical for accurate <a href=\"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/it\/assemblaggio-pcb\/\"><strong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1577\">Assemblaggio di PCB<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1dhxd3j\" data-start=\"1580\" data-end=\"1612\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1583\" data-end=\"1612\">Step 5: Plot Gerber Files<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1665\">Click the <strong data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1632\">Plot<\/strong> button to generate Gerber files.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1667\" data-end=\"1747\">KiCad will export one file per selected layer into your chosen output directory.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"g9g95m\" data-start=\"1749\" data-end=\"1784\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1784\">Step 6: Generate Drill Files<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1786\" data-end=\"1833\">Gerber files must be accompanied by drill data.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1835\" data-end=\"1885\">Click <strong data-start=\"1841\" data-end=\"1865\">Generate Drill Files<\/strong> in the same window.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1897\">Configure:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1962\">\n<li data-section-id=\"14ukwtc\" data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1935\">Drill units (match Gerber units)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"e1wzh2\" data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1962\">File format (Excellon)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1964\" data-end=\"1999\">Then click <strong data-start=\"1975\" data-end=\"1998\">Generate Drill File<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2001\" data-end=\"2070\">This file defines hole sizes and positions for <strong data-start=\"2048\" data-end=\"2069\">Produzione di PCB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hnapml\" data-start=\"2072\" data-end=\"2106\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2106\">Step 7: Verify Gerber Files<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2108\" data-end=\"2181\">Always verify your Gerber files before sending them for <strong data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2180\">Assemblaggio di PCB<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2262\">Use KiCad\u2019s built-in Gerber Viewer (GerbView) or a third-party viewer to check:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2361\">\n<li data-section-id=\"ldreus\" data-start=\"2264\" data-end=\"2283\">Layer alignment<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"sgak6n\" data-start=\"2284\" data-end=\"2310\">Board outline accuracy<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"romnz5\" data-start=\"2311\" data-end=\"2336\">Pad and via placement<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ana9p4\" data-start=\"2337\" data-end=\"2361\">Solder mask openings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2421\">Verification helps prevent issues during <strong data-start=\"2404\" data-end=\"2420\">Assemblaggio SMT<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"hpggtf\" data-start=\"2423\" data-end=\"2467\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2467\">Step 8: Prepare Full Assembly Package<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2469\" data-end=\"2542\">Per <a href=\"https:\/\/txjpcba.com\/it\/assemblaggio-pcb-chiavi-in-mano\/\"><strong data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2497\">Assemblaggio di PCB chiavi in mano<\/strong><\/a>, you should provide a complete set of files:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2661\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6oe8bc\" data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2560\">File Gerber<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4in23m\" data-start=\"2561\" data-end=\"2576\">Drill files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"4laxkj\" data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2604\">Distinta base (Bill of Materials)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tryhsy\" data-start=\"2605\" data-end=\"2639\">Pick and place (centroid) file<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gmk8px\" data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"2661\">Disegni di montaggio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2663\" data-end=\"2733\">This ensures smooth coordination between PCB fabrication and assembly.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"195mtrt\" data-start=\"2735\" data-end=\"2766\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2766\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2968\">\n<li data-section-id=\"6vb224\" data-start=\"2768\" data-end=\"2818\">Forgetting the Edge.Cuts layer (board outline)<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"j3lbrb\" data-start=\"2819\" data-end=\"2863\">Missing solder mask or silkscreen layers<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"zgy9k3\" data-start=\"2864\" data-end=\"2906\">Using inconsistent units between files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ynbu61\" data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"2937\">Not generating drill files<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1o69hfq\" data-start=\"2938\" data-end=\"2968\">Skipping file verification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2970\" data-end=\"3046\">Avoiding these mistakes helps ensure a successful PCB Manufacturing process.<\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"9dt57q\" data-start=\"3048\" data-end=\"3065\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"3051\" data-end=\"3065\">Conclusione<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3067\" data-end=\"3334\">Exporting Gerber files from KiCad is a straightforward process when done correctly. By selecting the right layers, generating drill files, and verifying outputs, you can ensure accurate results in <strong data-start=\"3264\" data-end=\"3285\">Produzione di PCB<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"3287\" data-end=\"3303\">Assemblaggio SMT<\/strong>, e <strong data-start=\"3309\" data-end=\"3333\">Assemblaggio di PCB chiavi in mano<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3336\" data-end=\"3452\">A complete and correct file package reduces errors, shortens lead times, and guarantees high-quality PCB production.<\/p>\n<p align=\"center\"><a href=\"\/it\/richiedi-un-preventivo-per-lassemblaggio-di-pcb\/\"><button style=\"background: black; color: white; padding: 8px 20px; border: none; cursor: pointer;\">Richiedete un preventivo per l'assemblaggio di PCB<\/button><\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">La vostra soluzione per l'assemblaggio di PCB inizia qui. 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