GerbMagic graphics
File type: Bitmap image file
A .rid file is a graphics file created for use with GerbMagic.
It contains bitmap graphics associated with the GerbMagic PCB artwork viewer.
File type category:
Bitmap image file
Date updated: October 12, 2026
GerbMagic is a free Microsoft Windows viewer from BronzeWare for Gerber RS-274X and Protel ASCII PCB files, including Protel versions 2.5 through 2.8. The .rid file is a special graphics format used by this software.
As far as we know, .rid files can only be opened in GerbMagic on Microsoft Windows.
GerbMagic may allow users to export .rid files to other graphics formats.
Software applications that can open rid files:
Microsoft Windows
Software applications that can edit rid files:
Microsoft Windows
Software capable of saving rid files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that create rid files:
Microsoft Windows
Software apps that convert rid files:
Microsoft Windows