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Getting Started

Welcome to LinkCAD — the universal CAD file format converter for IC design, PCB fabrication, MEMS, and mechanical CAD workflows.

LinkCAD converts between 20+ industry-standard file formats while preserving geometric accuracy, layer structure, and design hierarchy. Whether you need to translate GDSII mask data to DXF for mechanical review, import Gerber files for analysis, or batch-process hundreds of files overnight, LinkCAD handles it.

What You Can Do with LinkCAD

  • Convert between GDSII, DXF, DWG, Gerber, CIF, SVG, STEP, IGES, PDF, PostScript, and many more formats
  • View complex layouts with hardware-accelerated rendering, measurement tools, and hierarchy navigation
  • Process geometry with boolean operations, polygon merging, arc detection, and repair tools
  • Automate conversions via command line, batch mode, or Python scripting
  • Extend functionality with Python tool and format plugins

Quick Path

  1. Install LinkCAD — system requirements and setup
  2. Quick Start — convert your first file in five steps
  3. Register Your License — activate your installation